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Missing Time

47%Game Brain Score
story, music
character development, stability
68% User Score Based on 19 reviews

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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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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
story14 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The game features a well-crafted mystery that keeps players engaged, with multiple routes that showcase different perspectives on the story.
  • The characters are unique and likable, each with distinct personalities that add depth to the narrative.
  • The art style is visually appealing, with high-quality CGs and backgrounds that enhance the overall experience.
  • The pacing of the story is inconsistent, with the second half of routes feeling rushed and lacking in tension and surprises.
  • Technical issues plague the game, including a problematic user interface, bugs, and unresponsive settings that detract from the enjoyment.
  • Many routes feel repetitive, offering little new insight after the initial playthrough, which can lead to a sense of monotony.
  • story
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its impressive branching narratives and character development, offering a mix of horror, mystery, and emotional depth that keeps players engaged. While some routes provide more insight than others, the overall writing is compelling, with clever meta mechanics and a rich backstory that enhances the experience. However, some players noted that the pacing can suffer, particularly after major plot twists, and the game may require multiple playthroughs to fully appreciate all endings and clues.

    • “I enjoyed this game for the most part and it has an impressive amount of branching storylines and some clever meta mechanics.”
    • “The writing does a good job of helping you create false perceptions about the characters, giving backstory on each of the girls and showing 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 that 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 soundtrack option.

    • “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 are generally praised for their amazing art style and immersive backgrounds, featuring lush greenery and well-illustrated buildings. However, some users note inconsistencies in the visual quality, leading to mixed feelings about the overall graphical presentation.

    • “The graphics are pleasant to the eyes, particularly the backgrounds that often present a huge amount of greenery – which is really refreshing – as well as well-illustrated buildings.”
    • “I think this game has an amazing art style that keeps you engaged from beginning to end.”
    • “The graphics are pretty in general, although they can be inconsistent at times.”
    • “The graphics are pretty in general; however, they are very inconsistent.”
    • “The graphics are pretty okay.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features an impressive array of branching storylines and clever meta mechanics, offering players meaningful choices that lead to different endings. However, the unresponsive saving/loading mechanic detracts from the overall experience.

    • “I enjoyed this game for the most part, and it has an impressive amount of branching storylines and some clever meta mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay provides plenty of choices, which will cause you to have different endings based on the story branching you end up going through.”
    • “The saving/loading mechanic was unresponsive and a bit of a pain to use because of it.”
  • 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 enriching, certain endings evoke strong emotional responses, highlighting the game's capacity to deliver poignant moments that resonate deeply with 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 rushed; it would be preferred to obtain more details during Ember's route, as well as the inability to feel empathy towards the culprit's reasons, which creates a feeling of emptiness due to the lack of touching moments.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that character development is somewhat neglected in favor of an early focus on horror elements, which may leave players wanting more depth in the characters' growth and backstories.

    • “The horror part of the story starts very early, leaving the character development behind.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any 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
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration over the game's stability, criticizing the presence of bugs and glitches, especially given that the developer is not an AAA publisher. This suggests a lower tolerance for technical issues in a game that should meet higher quality standards.

    • “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 my experience.”
  • atmosphere
    1 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 clues 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 delve deeper into the game.”
    • “The game sets a solid 9/10 for atmosphere, with a haunting ambiance that keeps me on edge.”
    • “I'm only 64 minutes in, but the atmosphere is already immersive and intriguing, making me eager for the horror elements to unfold.”
    • “The creepy atmosphere is there, but a few clues, jump scares, or creepy noises wouldn't hurt.”
    • “I was expecting a more immersive atmosphere, but it feels flat and uninspired.”
    • “The game has potential, but the atmosphere lacks the tension and depth needed to truly engage players.”
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