Redrum: Time Lies
- November 7, 2018
- Anarchy Enterprises
Get on SteamIn Redrum: Time Lies, help Detective Ravenwood track down the evil Dr. Sigmund Fraud and put an end to his twisted experiments. Explore nightmarish landscapes, solve spooky puzzles, and use psychic powers to outwit this homicidal maniac. With its impressive eerie graphics and heart-pounding gameplay, this Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game will have you on the edge of your seat.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive visuals and a creepy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- Puzzles are more varied and improved compared to the first game, providing a more engaging gameplay experience.
- The story is entertaining and adds depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The game ends on a cliffhanger without resolution, which may frustrate players looking for closure.
- Some puzzles, particularly jigsaw sections, can be tedious and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- The game lacks widescreen support and has low-resolution graphics, which can be disappointing for modern players.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered typical for the genre, featuring a familiar trope of a mad scientist that needs to be stopped. However, it is praised for its engaging and amusing elements, with some reviewers noting that the sequel offers a more cohesive narrative and an intense atmosphere enhanced by vivid visuals. Overall, while the story may not be the main draw for all players, it adds to the enjoyment of the game.
“Still the crème de la crème for me is the visuals and story.”
“A nice sequel to its predecessor, 'Time Lies' offers a more tied-up story with a more intense atmosphere and vivid special effects.”
“It's okay, I'm enjoying it because the story is crazy and amusing.”
“The story is very typical for these games, with a mad scientist who must be stopped, but who buys games for the story anyway?”
“No bonus story”
“Its a sequel and looks like there will be another one following according to the story anyway.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the visuals as superb and delightfully creepy, others criticize them as low-resolution and amateurish. Overall, the artistic concept is appreciated, but technical issues and repetitive gameplay detract from the experience for some users.
“Still the crème de la crème for me is the visuals and story.”
“Puzzles are better, the artworks are delightfully creepy and there is an entertaining plot.”
“Speaking as an artist myself, I can only say that the graphics are superb and second to none.”
“The graphics are low-res and amateurish, the gameplay is repetitive, and the game crashed on me a few times.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is an improvement over the first installment, featuring a variety of puzzles and a straightforward navigable area typical of hidden object games. However, players note that the gameplay can be repetitive, with some experiencing crashes, and the graphics are considered low-resolution. Overall, it offers a decent playtime of around 3 hours and 45 minutes, making it a reasonable value for its price.
“Not a hog gal, but I can say the gameplay is a step up from the first, with more types of puzzles, a simple navigable area typical of hogs, and an item system.”
“Long gameplay time (around 3 hours and 45 minutes).”
“The graphics are low-res and amateurish, the gameplay is repetitive, and the game crashed on me a few times.”
“I paid €1.54 for this as a bundle deal (had the previous game) and it's worth that as it gives you one night of gameplay.”
“Long gameplay time (around 3 hours and 45 minutes)”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a self-serious yet often cheesy tone that adds to its enjoyment, despite lacking true scare factor. In contrast, the sequel "Time Lies" presents a more intense atmosphere with a cohesive story and vivid special effects, enhancing the overall experience.
“It's also not scary -- the self-serious, over-the-top tone ranges from cheesy to comical -- but that ridiculous atmosphere is exactly what makes it enjoyable to play despite its flaws.”
“A nice sequel to its predecessor, 'Time Lies' offers a more tied-up story with a more intense atmosphere and vivid special effects.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as creepy and fitting, enhancing the overall atmosphere and contributing to a comic book-like experience.
“The music perfectly complements the eerie atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
“It's like a moving comic book, and the creepy music adds an extra layer of immersion.”
“The soundtrack is hauntingly beautiful, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
“The music is creepy and doesn't fit the game's atmosphere.”
“It feels more like a moving comic book with unsettling music.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players found the grinding aspect of the game to be mostly enjoyable initially; however, the repetitive nature of the puzzles led to a sense of tedium as they progressed.
“This was mostly fun, but the lack of variety in the puzzles made the game tedious towards the end.”
