Pages of Time: Prologue

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Pages of Time: Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Starbeings Studio and was released on November 23, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews

graphics21 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features absolutely stunning graphics and a charming art style that captivates players.
The puzzles are enjoyable and provide a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
The music and sound design contribute to a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues and low frame rates on some systems.
The English translation is often clunky and contains numerous typos, making the story difficult to follow at times.
Some puzzles can feel repetitive, and there are instances of bugs that disrupt gameplay.

graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning art style and beautiful artwork, with many reviewers noting that every frame could serve as wallpaper. However, some users report performance issues and poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these technical shortcomings, the charming visuals and cute character designs contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Absolutely gorgeous artwork and world, loved the puzzle elements and they were satisfying to figure out, even if a bit confusing at times :> can't wait to see more of the game ☆”
- “Its puzzle difficulty is moderate, and the art style is absolutely stunning—every single frame could be used as a wallpaper.”
- “Both the background music and graphics and art are all so beautiful and I find the sprites all so so cute.”
- “The game is definitely very poorly optimized; my computer doesn't have nearly as hard a time running much more complex graphics, and yet my PC fan was loud.”
- “The gameplay and graphics save this game from a poor rating, but only by a hair.”
- “Thumbs up for the art style only.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring an interesting time-shifting mechanic that adds depth to puzzles, though many players found the lack of tutorial guidance and confusing controls frustrating. While the art and animations are praised for their charm, some reviewers noted that the gameplay can feel uninspired and poorly optimized, with repetitive levels and clunky mechanics detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game offers a soothing and enjoyable adventure for those willing to navigate its challenges.
- “It's a small game with a surprisingly large number of finely crafted worlds and mechanics.”
- “I really enjoyed the time and puzzle mechanics even if I still don't understand how I managed to solve them.”
- “The puzzles were challenging, but not too hard, and the time-stop mechanic is interesting.”
- “The game doesn't bother to teach you even the basic mechanics before throwing you into difficult puzzles, and the text is poorly written.”
- “The art/animations are cute & lovely, but they are just a nice coat of paint over uninspired puzzle gameplay mechanics.”
- “The last levels are repeats of previous levels, which feels like they ran out of ideas and didn't know how to explore their puzzle mechanics further.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and well-structured, while others struggle with clarity due to poor translation. Many appreciate the game's cute character design and engaging world, but some feel the narrative lacks depth and coherence. Overall, the storytelling is seen as enjoyable but could benefit from clearer presentation.
- “This is a great adventure game with an interesting storyline and gameplay.”
- “It is a fun game, and I really like the way the story is set up.”
- “Story was warm, love the setting, world, fantasy lore.”
- “I'm not sure if it was a poor translation, but the story was a bit difficult to follow.”
- “It looks beautiful, and the soundtrack is fantastic, the only problem is that the translation is a bit off, so I wasn't quite able to understand the story.”
- “Now I'll preface by saying that the English translation for this game is not the best and there are times where what they are saying doesn't make sense at all, but you can get the gist of what is going on with the story.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, creating a calming and immersive atmosphere. While some users noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive, it is generally considered lovely and fitting for the game's aesthetic. The combination of beautiful art and engaging music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, although a few players expressed a desire for better audio control options.
- “The game's music and scenes kept me engrossed, and the puzzles weren't too difficult and were quite interesting.”
- “The art is one of the most beautiful I've seen, and combined with its music, it conveys a sense of calmness.”
- “Music is also very cozy and lovely to listen to.”
- “I wish there was an option setting that allowed you to change audio levels because I don't enjoy music being blared into my eardrums first thing upon opening the game.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting low frame rates and high system resource usage, even on capable hardware. Performance problems are particularly pronounced on Linux and older machines, leading to a frustrating experience for many users.
- “One side down has to be performance; mine is capped at 50 fps when I'm in the game, unlike the scene that got me 500 fps. I don't know, it's probably from my computer.”
- “I'm sure it's a fine game mechanically, but holy crap is it poorly optimized.”
- “Serious performance problems on Linux; don't try it on an old machine.”
- “The game is definitely very poorly optimized; my computer doesn't have nearly as hard a time running much more complex graphics, and yet my PC fan was loud.”
- “I'm sure it's a fine game mechanically and all, but holy crap is it poorly optimized.”
- “Serious performance problem on Linux; don't try it on an old machine.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its engaging storytelling and charming character design, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the well-crafted characters and the appealing art style, contributing to a captivating setting. Additionally, the game mechanics and puzzles are noted for being accessible, allowing players to focus on the narrative and character interactions.
- “Great storytelling, cute character design, good game mechanics, puzzles easy to learn and solve.”
- “The art is great with very impressive character design.”
- “Love the setting and the character designs.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious due to minimal dialogue and conversational effects, which can make the experience feel repetitive. However, some feel it is worthwhile for those interested in exploring the mechanics and enjoying the game's visuals.
- “The dialogue and conversational effects are minimal, which can lead to a tedious playthrough.”
- “Grinding feels repetitive and lacks meaningful rewards, making it a chore rather than an engaging experience.”
- “The game requires excessive grinding to progress, which can quickly become frustrating and detract from the overall enjoyment.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers consistently highlight the game's strong atmosphere, noting it as a significant positive aspect that enhances the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The sound design and visuals create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”

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Pages of Time: Prologue is a role playing game.

Pages of Time: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

Pages of Time: Prologue was released on November 23, 2022.

Pages of Time: Prologue was developed by Starbeings Studio.

Pages of Time: Prologue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Pages of Time: Prologue is a single player game.

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