No Time

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No Time is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Erathor_Noname and was released on April 14, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"No Time" is a puzzle-adventure game where players manipulate time to solve puzzles and uncover the story's mysteries. The game features a unique art style and atmospheric soundtrack, immersing players in a mysterious world. By rewinding and slowing down time, players must navigate challenging puzzles and uncover the truth behind a disappearance.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,410 reviews

story173 positive mentions

stability67 negative mentions

The game offers a unique time travel experience, allowing players to see their past selves and interact with different timelines.
The story is engaging and filled with references to the Back to the Future franchise, making it a nostalgic experience for fans.
The developer is actively updating the game and responding to community feedback, showing a commitment to improving the overall experience.

The game is still in early access and has numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
The graphics and character models are considered subpar, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
The save system is manual, which can lead to frustration if players forget to save and lose progress.

story
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging narrative and time travel mechanics, often drawing comparisons to "Back to the Future." While some find the plot rich and full of twists, others criticize it for being bogged down by bugs, fetch quests, and confusing quest progression. Additionally, certain religious themes introduced in later acts have polarized opinions, but overall, the story is seen as a highlight of the game, with players eager for future updates and expansions.
- “This game delivers perfect time travel mechanics, a rich story, and various activities that you can do in different times.”
- “The story is genuinely amazing, inspired quite a lot by Back to the Future, which is never a bad thing, and you definitely fall for the characters.”
- “The storytelling in the main missions has been quite stellar, the main storyline takes influences from sci-fi classics like Back to the Future and Terminator.”
- “The story can be such a slog to get through at points with the dialogue being somewhat poorly written, and some of the writing in general - especially in Act II when the dev randomly starts trying to shoehorn religion into everything for no apparent reason.”
- “I have had to go back to a previous save so many times; the auto-save function is not consistent, and this game just makes me want to punch my PC. The game's story is as bland as water-flavored soup and as glitchy as Skyrim.”
- “Not really crazy about the religious undertones in the game; it really pushes it into the plot of Acts Two and Three. The designers could really have come up with a better foundation for the story.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of this game is centered around innovative time travel mechanics that are both engaging and immersive, allowing players to interact with their past selves and explore various timelines. While the game features a rich story and a variety of activities, it is noted for its occasional bugs and clunky mechanics, particularly in combat and driving. Overall, players appreciate the unique sandbox experience and the depth of gameplay, despite some graphical limitations and the need for further polish.
- “This game delivers perfect time travel mechanics, a rich story, and various activities that you can do in different times.”
- “The time travel mechanic is great, being able to see your previous self play out what you've done previously is a great way for the game to make you feel as if you're really traveling through time and fully immerses you in what you're doing.”
- “The gameplay itself is unbelievably fun and I found the fact that you can even run into your past self (and watch the things you did at that time play out in front of your other self!) to be one of my favorite things in the game.”
- “Many of my original complaints were centered around general buggy gameplay to the point it impeded or altogether halted progress.”
- “The graphics suck, the whole thing is crazy clunky, but it's absolutely worth a shot for a completely fresh style of gameplay.”
- “Acts 1 through 3 are infinitely better than the epilogue; however, they are plagued with some of the worst gameplay No Time has to offer.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they are simple and occasionally rough around the edges, they do not detract from the overall gameplay and story experience. Some appreciate the charming, cartoonish art style, while others criticize the visuals as outdated or lacking polish. Overall, players suggest that the game's engaging mechanics and narrative outweigh its graphical shortcomings, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “I love the graphics; they are very cartoonish but beautiful and sometimes breathtaking.”
- “The graphics of the game mixed with the sound and music create a nostalgic atmosphere that truly reminds you of the motion pictures that this game may or may not be based on.”
- “The graphics appear to be cel-shaded, which is perfect for what this game needs to accomplish.”
- “I thought the graphics would be going for a retro style, but they're just terrible.”
- “The graphics need work, like a lot of work; the blockiness of the game doesn't really match the sort of style it was going for.”
- “The graphics are terrible.”
stability
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely reported to be very buggy, with numerous glitches affecting gameplay, particularly in multiplayer and quest progression. While many players acknowledge these issues as expected in an early access title, they also express enjoyment of the game's core mechanics and potential, suggesting that the fun often outweighs the frustrations caused by the bugs. Overall, while stability is a significant concern, players remain hopeful for improvements as development continues.
- “Quite simply, the game's multiplayer is a buggy mess, and I wouldn't have even tried to play it with a friend.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is just enragingly buggy, so while my initial review is true, the bugs have become unbearable.”
- “Right now at least, it is a buggy mess.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the witty dialogue and funny moments, particularly in the main story and side quests. However, others feel that the humor can be overdone, leading to jokes that fall flat or become repetitive. Overall, the game is praised for its charming references and comedic elements, making it a fun experience for those who appreciate its unique sense of humor.
- “There are some funny, awesome, and exciting moments during the story.”
- “The dialogue constantly has some funny gems, from people demanding a 'burger with ash' in all caps to your character's disinterested and snarky remarks to a monologue.”
- “It is literally a time machine simulator with hilarious quests and objectives.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players noting performance issues, particularly on lower-end machines, and experiencing stuttering even on high-end rigs. While there have been improvements and community collaboration to enhance stability, many still find the game under-optimized and buggy, though some appreciate its overall potential and ongoing development. Overall, players are hopeful for further optimizations in future updates.
- “Obviously there are bugs, but there has already been significant work done to improve the performance and stability of the game due to collaboration between the community and the developer, so I expect most of them to be non-existent by the final release of the game.”
- “This isn't the most demanding of games graphics-wise, and technical performance on my system was quite good, maintaining a constant 60fps at 1080p even during scenes with lots of action or time travel sequences.”
- “An update last night introduced some more key bindings to make life more convenient and a fix for how the sky is drawn which has improved performance especially while streaming.”
- “Performance is a little wack but other than that it's really awesome. I like how you can see your past self from a distance, but if you get too close it will be game over.”
- “I have a fairly new rig with a 3080 GPU and I'm still having a lot of stuttering despite not playing on the highest settings.”
- “Performance sucks, graphics suck, buggy, laggy, but time travel is cool.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players frequently express frustration with the excessive grinding required in the game, often likening it to a second job. Many feel that the time spent on grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, making navigation and progress feel tedious and aimless. While the game is engaging, the grinding aspect is a common point of contention among users.
- “45 of my 50 hours of this game are grinding out money working minimum wage at the burger king.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Navigation is tedious; I spent hours trudging around aimlessly.”
music
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The music and sound effects in the game are generally perceived as decent, with some users noting a reliance on royalty-free sources. While the sound design effectively enhances the nostalgic atmosphere, there are suggestions for improvement, such as a more varied soundtrack and options to customize audio settings. Overall, the music is considered fitting and contributes positively to the gameplay experience, with ratings averaging around 4/5 and 7/10.
- “There are good easter eggs in the game and I really enjoy the sound design and music throughout the game.”
- “The music is both appropriate during each scene and this game is packed with action and fun.”
- “The music and sound effects mostly seem to be from royalty-free websites.”
- “The graphics of the game mixed with the sound and music create a nostalgic atmosphere that truly reminds you of the motion pictures that this game may or may not be based on.”
- “The music is both appropriate during each scene, and this game is packed with action and fun.”
emotional
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Players find the emotional impact of the game's story to be profound, with many expressing that it moved them to tears, particularly towards the end. The combination of an engaging narrative, time travel mechanics, and charming graphics contributes to a deeply immersive experience that resonates with players.
- “The story is so good, I cried.”
- “Very epic storyline; I cried towards the end. The graphics may not appeal to everyone, but I find them charming. Small spoiler: you get a coffee at the beginning of the game and I carried it all the way to the end.”
- “The story is great and made me cry at some point.”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability, with hundreds of hours of potential playtime and a wealth of activities and exploration opportunities that keep players engaged. Despite some bugs, it is considered more playable than other titles, enhancing its overall replay value.
- “This game deserves to blow up, and it's a great way to spend a weekend, coming with plenty of replayability.”
- “Hundreds of hours worth of playtime, and that's not even considering the replayability!”
- “This makes the game, in my opinion, as replayable as you want it to be, with always something else to do or explore.”
- “100's of hours worth of playtime, and that's not even considering the replayability!”
- “This makes the game, in my opinion, as replayable as you want it to be with there always being something else to do or explore.”
character development
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Character development in the game is highlighted as a strong point, with many reviewers praising its depth and the impactful plot twists that enhance the storyline. However, opinions on character design are mixed, with some finding it unsettling and others appreciating it. Overall, while the character design may not resonate with everyone, the narrative and character arcs are considered compelling and well-executed.
- “This game had nearly the best elements a story game could have: a good topic, a good storyline, and great character development.”
- “Then the campaign picks up and reveals major plot twists and amazing story and character development.”
- “I'm not a fan of the character design, either, and the story is meh.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is a blend of nostalgic graphics and sound that evokes classic motion pictures, though it is marred by a shallow portrayal of its main antagonist, whose communist themes feel underdeveloped and overly simplistic. The setting features a dystopian economy driven by bitcoin and neurolink, contributing to a grim environment where citizens are depicted as mindless zombies.
- “So, yikes... there is also a main boss who is portrayed as a communist, but his character is only about as deeply written and researched as someone who thinks communism means calling all your henchmen 'comrades.' His family is shown to be the island's wealthiest throughout the history of the island, and the antagonist's ideal 'economy' is bitcoin and Neuralink, which turns most citizens into zombies that eat goo so they can march into an incinerator to pollute the atmosphere.”
- “The graphics of the game mixed with the sound and music create a nostalgic atmosphere that truly reminds you of the motion pictures that this game may or may not be based on.”