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Redrum: Time Lies

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62%Game Brain Score
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76% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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Redrum: Time Lies is a single player action game. It was developed by Anarchy Enterprises and was released on November 7, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In 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.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Visually stunning with a unique and intriguing art style that stands out.
  • Offers a mix of hidden object and puzzle gameplay that can be engaging and fun.
  • The dark and twisted story adds an interesting layer to the gameplay experience.
  • Repetitive puzzles, particularly jigsaw puzzles, can become tedious and frustrating.
  • The game feels short and somewhat incomplete, leaving players wanting more.
  • Some aspects of the story and character development are poorly executed and confusing.
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story serves as a sequel set after the previous game, featuring a familiar trope of a mad scientist that players must confront. While some find the narrative typical for the genre, others appreciate its engaging and amusing elements, enhanced by a more intense atmosphere and vivid special effects. Overall, it offers a satisfying continuation of the series, with hints of future installments.

    • “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.”
    • “Its a sequel and looks like there will be another one following according to the story anyway.”
    • “The story takes place an unknown amount of time after the events of the previous game.”
    • “The story is very typical for these games, with a mad scientist who must be stopped, but who buys games for the story anyway?”
    • “It's a sequel and looks like there will be another one following according to the story anyway.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their superb quality and unique, beautifully grotesque artwork that enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted that the visuals can occasionally appear messy, indicating a mix of impressive design and inconsistency.

    • “This game features beautifully grotesque artwork that improves on the previous game's graphics, though it can sometimes be a bit of a mess visually.”
    • “Speaking as an artist myself, I can only say that the graphics are superb and second to none.”
    • “Loved the visuals, loved the concept, and enjoyed some aspects of it.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a well-selected soundtrack that effectively contributes to the overall experience, despite some tracks possibly being stock. The sequel, "Time Lies," is noted for its more intense atmosphere and vivid special effects, providing a more cohesive narrative compared to its predecessor. However, it is not characterized as particularly scenic or atmospheric in a traditional sense.

    • “I also have to commend the soundtrack; while I suspect that at least some of the music is stock, each track was well-selected and well-used and really helped to build up the game's atmosphere.”
    • “I would have to go through each screen individually to be more specific than that, sorry. I also have to commend the soundtrack; while I suspect that at least some of the music is stock, each track was well-selected and well-used and really helped to build up the game's atmosphere.”
    • “A nice sequel to its predecessor, Time Lies offers a more tied-up story with a more intense atmosphere and vivid special effects.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its effective selection and use, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere, despite some speculation that certain tracks may be stock. The soundtrack enhances the experience, with a notable emphasis on creating a creepy ambiance that complements the game's visual style.

    • “I also have to commend the soundtrack; while I suspect that at least some of the music is stock, each track was well-selected and well-used and really helped to build up the game's atmosphere.”
    • “More like a moving comic book with creepy music.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features enjoyable puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty, but they can feel somewhat repetitive. Overall, players find the experience worth the low price, providing about one night's worth of entertainment.

    • “On the gameplay side, the puzzles are nice but a bit repetitive, although increasing in difficulty.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players found the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable initially, but the repetitive nature and lack of variety in 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.”
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Redrum: Time Lies is a action game.

Redrum: Time Lies is available on PC and Windows.

Redrum: Time Lies was released on November 7, 2018.

Redrum: Time Lies was developed by Anarchy Enterprises.

Redrum: Time Lies has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Redrum: Time Lies is a single player game.

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