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Pocket Watch

94%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, story
94% User Score Based on 88 reviews

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"Pocket Watch" is a time-traveling adventure game set on a tropical island, where you interact with animals, collect items, and solve puzzles to uncover a fishy plot before the island's volcano erupts. The game features a day-night cycle, over 20 animals and 50 collectables, with multiple endings and a ~3-4 hour playtime. Special thanks to gijsho6 for the club beat. Sokpop releases a new game every two weeks, and you can subscribe to their Patreon for $3 per month.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Charming art style and engaging characters create a delightful atmosphere, reminiscent of games like Majora's Mask.
  • The time loop mechanics and puzzle-solving elements are well-executed, providing a fun and rewarding gameplay experience.
  • The game encourages exploration and interaction with the island's inhabitants, making for a lively and immersive world.
  • Platforming can be frustrating due to unclear depth perception and occasional janky controls, leading to repeated failures.
  • The initial lack of direction can make the first few cycles confusing and tedious for players trying to figure out the mechanics.
  • Some players experienced technical issues, such as choppy animations and camera movement, which detracted from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique and charming art style that enhances its overall vibe, contributing to a cozy atmosphere. However, the fixed camera angle and 2D visuals can make platforming challenging, as players often struggle with depth perception and judging distances. While many appreciate the aesthetics, some find the visual design can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.

    • “The graphics are nice and help enhance the comfy feeling of the game.”
    • “The graphics are charming and add to the overall character of the world.”
    • “A very cute little adventure game with great visuals and music.”
    • “It's hard to tell where you can go, and the visuals sometimes make it tricky to judge platform heights.”
    • “The art style is unique, and while I do really like it, the art style combined with the fixed camera position makes some of the platforming sections quite difficult because of how hard it is to judge distances.”
    • “The graphics, uh, take some getting used to, the physics aren't flawless, and the fixed camera angle makes some platforming rather finicky.”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around time loop mechanics, offering a mix of puzzle-solving and exploration on a volcanic island with unique tidal dynamics. While some players appreciate the engaging time-travel elements and inventory management, others find the pacing slow and controls frustrating, particularly during challenging jumps. Overall, the game effectively utilizes its mechanics to enhance the story and player experience, though it may not feel entirely innovative in its approach.

    • “This is a fun and quick puzzle platformer with time loop mechanics from Sok Pop.”
    • “I love the Groundhog Day concept, and how it plays nicely with the timing and the tidal mechanics.”
    • “The time mechanic is utilized in many creative ways, such as anticipating the daily routine of certain characters and trying to interrupt them.”
    • “I do certainly love me some time loop stories and it is pretty cool to see the fail screen for the first time, but this story doesn't seem to have a start and after 30 minutes and 2 cycles I can't really be bothered to find it considering how much of the gameplay seems to be just about waiting around with a slightly broken fullscreen.”
    • “The control was a bit annoying, especially for the harder jumps because the gameplay involved the passing of the in-game time.”
    • “Most of the gameplay revolves around figuring out how to acquire new inventory items that will either allow you to help NPCs or will allow you to move more freely throughout the island the game is set on.”
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story features a time loop mechanic that some players find engaging, though others feel it lacks a clear beginning and can be tedious. While the narrative requires exploration and offers multiple endings, it is praised for its cleverness and charm, drawing comparisons to titles like "The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask." Overall, players appreciate the art style and sound design, with many noting that perseverance leads to a rewarding story experience.

    • “This is an extremely clever and charming story game.”
    • “I love the way the story was told and reminded me of 'The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.'”
    • “Although gameplay does not reinvent the time travel mechanic, it does use it in a logical way that helps to drive the story and overall experience.”
    • “I do certainly love me some time loop stories and it is pretty cool to see the fail screen for the first time, but this story doesn't seem to have a start and after 30 minutes and 2 cycles I can't really be bothered to find it considering how much of the gameplay seems to be just about waiting around with a slightly broken fullscreen.”
    • “I was confused at first but am glad I stuck with it - there's a threshold to get over (took me a few tries) before the story really opens up.”
    • “Story - decent story.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its pleasant and chill soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience of the cute adventure. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the music, suggesting it would be worthy of a standalone release.

    • “Enjoyed the chill music.”
    • “A very cute little adventure game with great visuals and music.”
    • “I found the music pleasant during my multiple playthroughs (Sok Pop should release soundtracks :D)”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing characters and quirky accessories, which elicit genuine reactions and laughter from players. Many users find the comedic elements engaging and enjoyable, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “Funny duck game.”
    • “There were a couple of times that my boyfriend and I gasped out loud at discovering something, and we both found a lot of enjoyment in the characters and the funny accessories that your player wears.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the need to restart days and wait for specific events to occur, which can make solving puzzles feel less engaging.

    • “The puzzles aren't always obvious, and it can feel a bit tedious to restart the day and wait for the specific time something happens, even with the nap system.”
    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, making the game more of a slog than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the excitement of the game, turning it into a monotonous task.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is a unique blend of the eerie, time-sensitive elements found in "Majora's Mask" combined with the charming, laid-back vibe of "Animal Crossing," creating a distinctive and engaging environment that balances tension with tranquility.

    • “The atmosphere is a perfect blend of Majora's Mask and Animal Crossing, creating a unique and enchanting experience.”
    • “The game immerses you in a vibrant world that feels both whimsical and haunting, reminiscent of classic titles.”
    • “Every corner of the environment is filled with detail, making the atmosphere rich and engaging.”
    • “The atmosphere feels like a strange mix of Majora's Mask and Animal Crossing, which doesn't quite work.”
    • “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, leaving it feeling disjointed and uninspired.”
    • “Despite the vibrant visuals, the atmosphere is flat and fails to engage the player.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its wholesome and thought-provoking adventure, evoking emotional engagement through its puzzles, despite some criticisms regarding platforming mechanics and terrain issues.

    • “A very wholesome adventure by Sokpop standards. I would even say it's a really thought-provoking puzzle game, despite some rigid platforming and occasional holes in the terrain.”

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