Putt-Putt Travels Through Time

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Putt-Putt Travels Through Time is a single player action game. It was developed by Humongous Entertainment and was released on May 15, 2014. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Putt-Putt® Travels Through Time," Mr. Firebird's time machine malfunctions, causing Putt-Putt's friend Pep to be lost in time. Your child must join Putt-Putt on an adventure through various time periods, making new friends and solving puzzles to find Pep. The game features dynamic changes in Putt-Putt's world with each playthrough, offering a unique experience. Explore prehistoric times, the Old West, and the future, meeting interesting characters along the way to help reunite our friends.

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Audience ScoreBased on 308 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Putt-Putt Travels Through Time is a nostalgic classic that offers a charming and engaging experience for both children and adults, with delightful characters and fun mini-games.
The game features a unique time travel premise with multiple eras to explore, providing high replayability as each playthrough offers different puzzles and item locations.
The colorful graphics, catchy music, and interactive animations create an enjoyable atmosphere that captivates young players and evokes fond memories for those who played it as children.

The game is quite short, typically taking less than two hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
While the puzzles are designed for children, they can be overly simplistic, making the game feel less challenging for older players.
Some technical issues, such as lack of a save feature and compatibility problems on modern systems, can hinder the overall experience.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
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The story of the game is described as creative and engaging, featuring family-friendly humor and multiple story paths that enhance replayability. While some reviews highlight its fun and unique characters, others point out darker interpretations and convoluted fetch quests that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative offers a mix of lighthearted adventure and deeper themes, appealing to a wide range of players.
- “I am not the target demographic and I had a lot of fun exploring in this game and seeing how the small yet compact story progresses. I think in the end, if you go into this accepting it for what it is, you can have fun and enjoy the experience.”
- “The story is family-friendly, featuring appropriate humor, puzzles, and mini-games for all ages.”
- “The story is fun, the characters are unique, and the game is big and varied enough that you could play it multiple times in a row and still have fun.”
- “Tldr: could have been the more colorful game of this miniseries, it devolves into what seems like one long fetch quest while you warp constantly over the multiple environments.”
- “The puzzles are rather basic, but they are not required for completing the game; they don't progress the story.”
- “This game has a very dark plot; it's the story of a mutant car traveling through time giving sexual backrubs to dinosaurs. I rate 1/10 for kids and 10/10 for adults.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and memorability, featuring standout compositions by Jeremy Soule that resonate with players long after gameplay. Reviewers highlight the relaxing soundtrack and catchy theme song, which enhances the overall experience and complements the game's whimsical atmosphere. Additionally, the music is noted for its ability to evoke strong emotional responses, making it a significant aspect of the game's appeal.
- “Many unique characters from different eras to meet, easy yet satisfying puzzles, great relaxing soundtrack, multiple playthroughs, and overall just a very memorable and fun game.”
- “The music is some of Jeremy Soule's best work as a composer.”
- “The voice acting, artwork, and music are on point!”
- “The theme song actually plays in my head on loop 24/7.”
- “Topiary creatures' song was still better (from Saves the Zoo): -5 points.”
- “Then imagine my surprise when I'm watching the credits and see notorious sex pest (and brilliant Elder Scrolls composer) Jeremy Soule did some of the music for this game.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its high replayability, offering numerous possibilities with randomized item locations and multiple goal paths that enhance the experience for both casual players and speedrunners. Players note that the diverse landscapes, educational elements, and varied quests contribute to a fresh adventure with each playthrough, making it a significant improvement over earlier installments. Overall, the game encourages repeated play to fully appreciate its depth and design.
- “This game is very enjoyable and highly replayable, and kind of needs to be replayed to get the full value out of it.”
- “Also, the adventure changes every time you play the game again, so there's infinite replayability!”
- “One nice thing I noticed about this particular installment, which I don't remember being the case for the earlier games, was that there are multiple goal paths for the game, meaning increased replay value for children.”
- “The randomized puzzles add a lot of replay value to the game.”
- “Anyways, this game definitely is a step up in terms of puzzle design and overall randomization from the earlier installments; it certainly has more replay value to it.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as family-friendly and suitable for all ages, with witty dialogue and amusing scenarios that can appeal to both children and adults. Players appreciate the funny characters and engaging mini-games, which contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Overall, the humor is seen as a highlight, making the game enjoyable for a wide audience.
- “I ended up kind of laughing at some of the dialogue, scenarios, and other stuff, so maybe even adults might get something out of this.”
- “I liked the funny scaredy T-Rex that helped me get my calculator back.”
- “The story is family-friendly featuring appropriate humor, puzzles, and mini-games for all ages.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
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The gameplay of "Putt Putt Travels Through Time" is praised for its nostalgic charm and engaging mechanics, though some players feel it can be convoluted with fetch quests. While the graphics have improved since earlier titles, opinions vary on whether the gameplay itself has aged well, with some suggesting it requires a seasoned gamer to fully appreciate its depth. Overall, it offers a unique experience that remains enjoyable despite its repetitive story.
- “Even though the story is the same each time you replay the game, the gameplay is different and you have to do different things to progress.”
- “The gameplay is not dated at all, and the graphics look almost as good as the original Crysis.”
- “It really goes to show that despite this game and its predecessor having better graphics than the first two games, the first two may arguably have had better gameplay.”
- “Some of these old adventure games (even the kids' ones) lack fun little optional content and have convoluted fetch quest mechanics.”
- “I’d also like to note that you must be a seasoned gamer to truly appreciate some of the mechanics and get the most out of your experience.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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29%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users noting an improvement over its predecessor, "Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo," and praising its vibrant, cartoonish aesthetic that holds up well today. While some minor issues, like creepy character faces, were mentioned, the overall visual quality, character design, and artistic elements were highlighted as beautiful and engaging, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “For starters, it's an educational 90s point-and-click game with a really cool cartoony aesthetic and graphical look which holds up really well today.”
- “This game has got the most beautiful graphics and amazing in-depth characters such as 'Wood Wood' and the sussy apatosaurus.”
- “The gameplay is not dated at all, and the graphics look almost as good as the original Crysis.”
- “I'm basically done talking about the game, really, there's not much to it, but I think that the graphics this time around looked better than Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo, which was the previous title, despite a few weird creepy faces here and there.”
- “It really goes to show that despite this game and its predecessor having better graphics than the first two games, the first two may arguably have had the better gameplay.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its profound emotional impact, described as an emotional rollercoaster that evokes laughter and tears while taking players on a heartfelt journey through time. Reviewers recommend it as a wholesome and engaging experience, particularly for parents seeking meaningful entertainment for their children. Overall, it is considered a must-buy for its ability to resonate deeply with players.
- “10/10 quality game, an emotional rollercoaster that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.”
- “This game follows an emotional journey through time.”
- “10/10 an emotional, heart-wrenching journey; a must buy.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game runs smoothly without any significant issues, indicating a high level of stability.
- “Runs great!”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, even during intense moments.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development of Toby the Train is notably impactful, transforming from a creepy old pervert to a loyal and rehabilitated friend, evoking strong emotional responses from players.
- “The character development of Toby the Train from a creepy old pervert to a loyal, rehabilitated friend brought tears to my eyes.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its richness, effectively compensating for the character's one-dimensionality, while the driving physics are noted as being particularly well-executed.
- “While I find the character of Putt-Putt to be somewhat one-dimensional, the game more than makes up for it with its rich atmosphere and spot-on driving physics.”

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Putt-Putt Travels Through Time is a action game.

Putt-Putt Travels Through Time is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Putt-Putt Travels Through Time was released on May 15, 2014.

Putt-Putt Travels Through Time was developed by Humongous Entertainment.

Putt-Putt Travels Through Time has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Putt-Putt Travels Through Time is a single player game.

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