No Time to Relax

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"No Time to Relax" is a rhythm-based game where players take on the role of a factory worker. Use precise timing to assemble products while avoiding various obstacles and hazards. With a variety of challenging levels and upbeat music, staying focused and coordinated has never been so much fun.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 893 reviews

graphics25 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a humorous take on the pressures of everyday life, making it fun to play solo or with friends.
Charming graphics and a unique board game style that enhances the overall experience.
Offers a variety of game lengths and modes, allowing for both quick sessions and longer, more strategic play.

Can become repetitive after a few playthroughs, as the strategies and outcomes tend to be predictable.
Lacks a save feature, making it difficult to pause and resume games, especially in longer sessions.
Limited online player base, which can make finding matches challenging and may lead to reliance on CPU opponents.

graphics
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
47%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, colorful, and cartoonish style, which enhances the light-hearted and quirky nature of the gameplay. Many reviewers appreciate the attention to detail and humorous elements in the visuals, noting that they contribute to an enjoyable and cozy gaming experience. Overall, the art style is considered a significant strength, with smooth performance and a fun aesthetic that appeals to players.
- “The visuals are colorful and charming, with a quirky art style that complements the game's light-hearted nature.”
- “The art style is super neat, and the game runs very smoothly.”
- “Lovely visuals, humorous and perfect for when you need to kill some time.”
- “The graphics are ok.”
- “The art style is at times a bit disturbing, but it adds to the charm of this quirky game.”
- “As I am a bit biased toward the old game, and the time period it caters to, I am not totally in love with the art style of NTTR; however, it is bright and colorful, and the addition of skins makes the game quite enjoyable.”
gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
65%
12%
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity and accessibility, making it easy for players to pick up and enjoy, especially in multiplayer settings. However, many reviewers express a desire for more variety and depth, citing repetitive mechanics and a lack of player interaction as drawbacks. While the game offers a fun experience, particularly with friends, it could benefit from additional content and updates to enhance replayability and engagement.
- “I really enjoy the gameplay and the clean, cartoonish visuals—it’s simple, but it works well.”
- “The gameplay is easy to pick up on, and it didn't take long to figure out how to succeed.”
- “Engaging gameplay: the game successfully captures the essence of managing various aspects of life, from career and education to health and happiness.”
- “I just wish they would add more stuff into the game, like more RNG cards, new locations to farm, and random locations instead of fixed places, to make it more interactive with other players and influence their gameplay.”
- “It lacks the variety of in-game mechanics and items, and there is no way to interact with other players, aside from comparing your stats in a game that basically has only one 'right' way to play it.”
- “It's very standard gameplay that doesn't differ per play, making it boring quickly.”
humor
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its quirky and charming sense of humor, effectively capturing the chaos of everyday life in a lighthearted manner. Players enjoy the hilarious situations that arise during gameplay, often leading to laughter among friends, while the colorful art style and amusing details enhance the overall experience. Despite some repetitive tasks, the humor remains a standout feature, making it a fun and engaging choice for both solo and group play.
- “This was a charming and at times ridiculous game with a quirky sense of humor that gave my friend group a bunch of laughs.”
- “From the hilariously exaggerated graphics to the chaos-inducing gameplay, this game takes you on a wild rollercoaster of absurdity.”
- “No Time to Relax is a hilarious, yet painfully accurate, life simulation game that takes your real-world anxieties and says, 'let's add some pixels!'”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
53%
21%
The game's music is generally praised for its charm and relaxing qualities, creating a cozy atmosphere that complements the art style. However, many users note that the soundtrack is repetitive, with some expressing a desire for more variety in the tracks. Overall, while the music is enjoyable and fits the game's vibe, its lack of diversity may detract from the experience over time.
- “This game has the most amazing music to ever exist.”
- “The music is surprisingly relaxing (easy listening) and captures the feeling of being busy, even though there's just one track.”
- “Along with the simplistic but fitting art style, the background music makes the game feel rather cozy and enjoyable to play.”
- “- the background music is the same regardless of the location you enter (unlike Jones).”
- “- repetitive soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack can (will) be annoying at some point.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable with friends and appreciate the multiple strategies and achievement hunting, others feel it lacks longevity due to limited content and insufficient updates. The potential for replayability exists, but many believe it needs more variety and depth to keep players engaged over time.
- “Replayability: with multiple strategies and paths to success, each playthrough can be different, ensuring you won't get bored easily.”
- “Brilliant game, replayability is right up there; this is good fun and it's also fun and challenging to try for the achievements, well worth it.”
- “Great to play with friends and has high replayability.”
- “I love the concept, but in its current state, I think it's not going to have much longevity or replayability.”
- “The lack of consistent updates vastly reduces its replayability.”
- “The market doesn't randomize like the original they borrowed from, so it's missing some of the replayability it used to have.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the humorous visual and text gags reminiscent of older titles like Life Quest, while others criticize the lack of meaningful narrative and the restrictive nature of missions that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as minimal and not a primary focus, with some finding it entertaining and others feeling it falls short.
- “Going off that, perhaps it goes without saying that a lot of the gags are visual in nature and they are pretty good... enough to make new players chuckle (the odd weird reference when you eat a lot of fast food, some dark jokes, a very heavy-handed rocket) and it has text gags too - that is a lot of story for this genre.”
- “Like playing Temple Runners for the story (little bits of hilarity as cards when you start each player's turn).”
- “This game is similar to Life Quest, which was a game I loved.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “Missions affect the way you have to play the game, which is not fun, and you don't have the option to opt out of them.”
- “Very similar to Life Quest (sandbox game - which I do love!), but this game is over way too quickly.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable initially, but it quickly becomes tedious, especially in the late game where the focus shifts to repetitive tasks like earning money and filling accomplishment meters. Many reviews highlight that once players reach peak levels of education and job status, the gameplay devolves into a cycle of grinding for resources and upgrades, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “I understand this is part of the design of this game, and it can be fun the first few times you play through the game, but it gets tedious very quickly.”
- “Like the original game, the late game can feel grindy once you have reached max education level and the best job on offer.”
- “At this point, you're only just grinding work for money, spamming relaxation options, and just waiting until your accomplishment meters fill up.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game is highly optimized, running smoothly even on lower-end hardware, such as a small laptop. Players appreciate its fun art style and performance, noting that it functions well without any significant issues, making it suitable for both solo and local co-op play.
- “The game has a fun art style and runs without performance issues.”
- “Definitely very humorous in the first playthrough and the local co-op runs smoothly.”
- “It's extremely optimized, as my little laptop runs it better than it runs Windows 10.”
- “It's not exactly a party game because you're still juggling numbers and plotting out optimizations, but for board game parties, this will fit right in.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by occasional glitches, particularly a frustrating issue where the timer prematurely fills up, causing players to lose their turn. This problem seems to be linked to players with slow internet connections, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- “However, there are some glitches that sometimes appear, and they really ruin the game.”
- “The glitches are: 1) the timer fills up right after the turn starts, causing the player's turn to be skipped.”
- “I found that these glitches only appear when one or more players' internet connections are slow.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Character development in the game is enhanced by its vibrant, cartoonish visuals and archetypical designs, which are rich in detail and contribute to a lively atmosphere. The elegant presentation allows players to appreciate the intricacies of the characters and their environments, adding depth to the overall experience.
- “If you pay close attention to the backgrounds and character designs, there are so many details that make the game feel more alive.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the character arcs predictable and uninspired, leaving me wanting more complexity.”
- “There is little to no growth for the characters throughout the game, which makes the experience feel stagnant.”

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2h Median play time

2h Average play time

1-2h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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