No Time

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"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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+15

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,279 reviews

story161 positive mentions

stability62 negative mentions

Exceptional time travel mechanics that allow players to see their past selves and interact with different timelines.
Engaging story that fulfills Back to the Future fantasies, with frequent updates and responsive developers.
Unique sandbox experience with a variety of quests and activities, making it fun to explore and experiment.

The game is buggy, with issues such as NPCs getting stuck, items disappearing, and occasional crashes.
Graphics and character models are simplistic and may not appeal to everyone, leading to a less immersive experience.
The save system can be frustrating, as it requires manual saving and can lead to lost progress if not managed carefully.

story
418 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
59%
2%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging and humorous narrative that draws inspiration from classic time travel films like "Back to the Future." However, some critiques highlight issues such as repetitive fetch quests, unclear quest logs, and a heavy-handed religious theme that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, players express excitement for future updates and expansions, indicating that the story has significant potential for improvement.
- “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.”
- “This game is amazing, not only for the story but also the elements of time travel e.g. if you go to a time you have already visited you see yourself, just sets this game apart from the rest!”
- “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, especially in Act II when the developer 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 into the plot of Acts II and III, and the designers could have come up with a better foundation for the story.”
gameplay
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
43%
3%
The gameplay is characterized by its unique and engaging time travel mechanics, which allow players to interact with their past selves and explore a sandbox environment filled with various activities like crafting and driving. While the game has been noted for its clunky execution and occasional bugs, many players find the overall experience enjoyable and worth the price, especially for fans of time travel narratives. Despite some criticisms regarding combat mechanics and graphics, the innovative gameplay and frequent updates contribute to a positive reception among players.
- “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.”
- “This game has all kinds of great mechanics such as being able to travel to times you have existed in; believe me, I went to November 2nd, 2014 at least 30 times and it's funny to see yourself flying around.”
- “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.”
- “All though it is incomplete yet, and comes with many bugs (it's called early access for a reason), you can expect them to be ironed out in time as well as additions of new features, quests, and gameplay in the future as the game develops.”
graphics
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
55%
18%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as simple, rudimentary, or even poor, yet fitting the game's overall tone and aesthetic. While some players find the visuals charming and appreciate the low system requirements, others express disappointment, noting that the graphics do not meet modern standards. Overall, the consensus is that while the graphics may not be impressive, they do not detract significantly from the engaging gameplay and story.
- “In the best timeline, there is a world war that kicks off with nukes in the Middle East, the collapse of Jerusalem, and the rebuilt society is apparently the new Holy Roman Empire, with a cyberpunk and retro-futurism aesthetic similar to Blade Runner.”
- “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 first bought the game pretty much as soon as it became available, and was turned down by how little tutorial there was and how bad the graphics were and just shelved it.”
- “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. It's a sandbox essentially, but the characters and worlds are just workarounds. It didn't feel like a game that I would pay full price for.”
- “The graphics are terrible.”
stability
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently in early access and is described as very buggy, with frequent glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as cars getting stuck or disappearing. While these issues can be frustrating and sometimes require reloading saves or restarting the game, many players still find the core gameplay enjoyable and believe the game has significant potential if the bugs are addressed. Overall, the stability is a major concern, but the fun factor keeps players engaged despite the technical shortcomings.
- “Unfortunately, the game is just enragingly buggy, so while my initial review is true, the bugs have become unbearable.”
- “The bugs and glitches ruin it for me and there are some glitches that are minor but some that will make you restart the whole game.”
- “Right now at least, it is a buggy mess.”
humor
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the clever dialogue and comedic moments, others feel that the abundance of jokes, especially in side quests, can become overwhelming and fall flat. Many enjoy the quirky references and funny mechanics, particularly those related to time travel, which add a unique charm to the experience. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining and humorous, appealing to those who enjoy lighthearted and comedic storytelling.
- “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
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players noting significant performance issues, particularly on lower-end machines, leading to stuttering and lag. While others report satisfactory performance on higher-end systems, the overall consensus suggests that further optimization is needed, especially as the game is still in development. Recent updates have shown some improvement, but many players still hope for better performance in future patches.
- “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.”
- “Only complaint is the game isn't super well optimized, but considering it's not finished yet, that's excusable.”
- “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 cool.”
- “It's an indie game, hence the style, completely alright, although the performance on my machine on low settings is similar to the performance of Watch Dogs 2 on low settings.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players consistently express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of hours to progress. While the game is engaging overall, the tedious nature of grinding detracts from the experience, leading some to feel it demands more time than they can realistically commit.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Navigation is tedious; I spent hours trudging around aimlessly.”
- “The game is fleshed out and engaging, but can be tedious at some points.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The music and sound effects in the game, while primarily sourced from royalty-free websites, effectively enhance the nostalgic atmosphere and complement the graphics. Players appreciate the sound design and find the soundtrack fitting for the action-packed scenes, often highlighting enjoyable easter eggs. Overall, the audio experience is rated positively, with a score of 4/5.
- “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.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, with hundreds of hours of content and numerous activities to explore, making it as replayable as players desire. Despite some bugs, it is considered more playable than other titles, enhancing its long-term engagement.
- “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.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its epic storyline that evokes tears and a sense of nostalgia, particularly through the time travel mechanic. The charming graphics and engaging side quests further enhance the overall emotional experience, making it memorable and impactful.
- “Very epic storyline; I cried somewhere towards the end. The graphics some people may not like, but I find them charming. Small spoiler, but not really: you get a coffee at the beginning of the game, and I carried it all the way to the end.”
- “The time travel is addicting to play with, the side jobs are pretty fun, the story is great (and made me cry at some point), and the side quests are great.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Character development in the game is highlighted as a strong point, with many reviewers appreciating its depth and quality, despite some mixed feelings about the character design itself. While some find the design unsettling, the overall narrative and character arcs are considered engaging and well-crafted.
- “This game had nearly the best elements a story game could have: a good topic, a good storyline, and great character development.”
- “I'm not a fan of the character design, either, and the story is meh.”
- “Character design can be nightmare fuel at some points, but it's actually pretty good.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 ideals are oversimplified and tied to a dystopian economy. The setting features a dark, satirical commentary on wealth and societal decay, with citizens depicted as mindless followers in a grim narrative.
- “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.”