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Missing Time

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48%Game Brain Score
story, music
character development, stability
72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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Missing Time is a single player action game. It was developed by Fluttering Abyss and was released on August 19, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Missing Time," return to your childhood town to investigate a series of mysterious cases involving people you know. As time progresses, choose to either remain ignorant or dive into detective mode, uncovering connections between important details. This horror-utsugé hybrid is heavily story-driven, focusing on the impact of memories and decisions.

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
story13 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The story features a well-crafted mystery with multiple routes that showcase different perspectives, keeping the narrative engaging.
  • The characters are unique and likable, each with distinct personalities that add depth to the story.
  • The art and graphics are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
  • The pacing is inconsistent, with the second half of the routes feeling rushed and lacking in tension, leading to unsatisfying conclusions.
  • Technical issues plague the user interface, making it difficult to navigate settings and causing interruptions in gameplay.
  • Many routes feel repetitive, offering little new insight after the initial playthrough, which can diminish the overall impact of the story.
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, offering multiple routes that reveal different facets of the plot, though some players feel the pacing suffers after key plot twists. The blend of horror, mystery, and emotional depth keeps players invested, with many appreciating the rich backstory and the ability to input their name for a personalized experience. Overall, while there are some criticisms regarding pacing and content repetition, the story is generally regarded as captivating and worth exploring for fans of visual novels.

    • “I think it's a really fun one to play. It has an amazing art style, and the story and the endings keep you engaged from beginning to end.”
    • “The writing does a good job of helping you create false perceptions about the characters, giving backstory on each of the girls and revealing pieces of the truth behind the events in town.”
    • “Dialogue and story presented throughout the game are both enriching and captivating, with a few of the endings in particular shedding tears through the sheer emotional rollercoasters they present to the player.”
    • “The story is over mere minutes after the plot twist has been revealed.”
    • “The horror part of the story starts very early, leaving the character development behind.”
    • “The whole horror and mystery plot just sort of unravels after clearing a route and you're left basically going through the same content with minor additions.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the atmosphere even during quiet moments, though some players express difficulty in finding the original soundtrack. Overall, the soundtrack is praised as awesome, with requests for a downloadable content option to access it.

    • “The music is good and makes up for some of the odd walking sounds.”
    • “The soundtrack is awesome (would like a soundtrack DLC if you can, devs).”
    • “Even in the stillest of moments in the game, where there's no music, no one but yourself as the main character, there's something around the corner that will catch you off-guard.”
    • “The only problem I have is finding the original soundtrack for it.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their appealing art style and immersive backgrounds, particularly the lush greenery and well-illustrated buildings. However, some users note inconsistencies in the visual quality, suggesting that while certain elements are impressive, others fall short. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience.

    • “The graphics are pretty in general, however, very inconsistent.”
    • “Introducing pleasant-to-the-eyes graphics; what is particularly well done in this game are certainly the backgrounds, often presenting a huge amount of greenery – which is really refreshing – as well as well-illustrated buildings.”
    • “I think it's a really fun game to play; it has an amazing art style, and the story and the endings keep you engaged from beginning to end.”
    • “The graphics are pretty in general; however, they are very inconsistent.”
    • “The graphics are pretty okay, but they don't match the quality of the soundtrack.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers note that the horror elements of the story overshadow character development, as the narrative prioritizes suspense and fear from the outset, resulting in less focus on the growth and depth of the characters.

    • “The horror part of the story starts very early, leaving the character development behind.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by how quickly the game rushed through character arcs, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express frustration over the game's stability, criticizing it for being buggy and suggesting that it should meet higher quality standards, especially for a non-AAA title.

    • “Come on, you're not an AAA publisher, so don't ship buggy games!”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and server issues that ruined the experience.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a slow-burn narrative that evolves into a supernatural and heartbreaking experience, though some endings feel rushed and lack depth, leaving players with a sense of emptiness. While the dialogue and story are engaging and can evoke strong emotions, particularly in certain endings, the inability to empathize with the antagonist diminishes the overall emotional impact for some players.

    • “A slow-burn murder mystery mutating into a supernatural heartbreaking experience.”
    • “Dialogue and story presented throughout the game are both enriching and captivating, with a few of the endings in particular shedding tears through the sheer emotional rollercoasters that they present to the player.”
    • “Some endings feel abrupt and too rushed; it would be preferred to obtain more details during Ember's route, as well as the fact that being unable to feel empathy towards the culprit's reasons during the ending creates a feeling of emptiness due to the lack of touching moments.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its creepiness, creating an engaging horror experience, though some players feel it could benefit from additional jump scares and unsettling audio cues to enhance the tension further. Overall, it sets a solid foundation for a thrilling experience.

    • “The creepy atmosphere is palpable, and I'm excited to see how it evolves as I progress further into the game.”
    • “The game sets a solid tone with its eerie ambiance, making every moment feel tense and engaging.”
    • “I'm really enjoying the haunting atmosphere; it keeps me on edge and enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The creepy atmosphere is there, but a few clues, jump scares, or creepy noises wouldn't hurt.”
    • “While the atmosphere has potential, it feels lacking in depth and engagement.”
    • “The game sets a dark tone, but it often falls flat, failing to fully immerse players in its world.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a rich experience with multiple choices leading to various endings through story branching. However, players have noted that the saving and loading mechanics are unresponsive, making them frustrating to use.

    • “The gameplay provides plenty of choices, which will lead to different endings based on the story branching you experience.”
    • “The saving/loading mechanic was unresponsive and a bit of a pain to use because of it.”
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Missing Time is a action game.

Missing Time is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 18 hours playing Missing Time.

Missing Time was released on August 19, 2020.

Missing Time was developed by Fluttering Abyss.

Missing Time has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its character development.

Missing Time is a single player game.

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