You've only precious moments before time collapses onto itself to save your family. Warp, jump and rewind through time and space - and pray that whatever lives between it doesn't notice you.
Great atmosphere and visuals for a free game, creating an immersive experience.
Effective jump scares that genuinely startled players, enhancing the horror experience.
Interesting time travel mechanic that adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
The game is very short, taking only about 20-30 minutes to complete, leaving players wanting more.
Numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including soft locks and visual issues.
The story is underdeveloped and leaves many questions unanswered, particularly regarding the ending.
story
398 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
47%
6%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its intriguing concepts and psychological horror elements, while others find it underdeveloped or confusing. Some reviews highlight the potential for a deeper narrative, suggesting that the game sets up an interesting premise but lacks sufficient depth and clarity. Overall, while the story has its merits and can be engaging, it often leaves players wanting more in terms of development and resolution.
“A beautiful game made with love and passion, featuring a decent story, multiple amazing elements, and a solid overall experience.”
“I really loved this game, it tells a great story and it made me feel scared and sad at the same time.”
“The story is the slowly unfolding tale of a scientist trying to find his missing family, all while the mysterious experiments he's run are unveiled to the player.”
“Utterly boring -- this should have been a great story.”
“Some lame jump scares and a little bit of an eerie atmosphere, but as far as the story goes, it was very underdeveloped and lacks a lot of answers.”
“The story is very linear without much in the way of puzzles or wrong turns, and it looks like there is only one ending which is a bad end.”
gameplay
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
65%
3%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique time manipulation mechanic that many players found intriguing, though its potential was often seen as underutilized. While some enjoyed the short, intense experience filled with jump scares and atmospheric sound design, others criticized the overall simplicity and lack of depth in gameplay, describing it as mostly walking through repetitive environments with minimal puzzles. Overall, the game offers an interesting premise but suffers from execution issues, leaving players divided on its effectiveness.
“It's really nicely done, feels good, and fits naturally into the gameplay.”
“I absolutely loved the game mechanics, I have never seen anything like it before and the way it tied into the story was brilliant.”
“The graphics and attention to detail make for a great and enjoyable gameplay.”
“Yes, I know it is a free game, but the story doesn't make any sense and the gameplay is bad, so I can't recommend it.”
“Yes, the time control gimmick is cool, and if it functioned to solve puzzles or something, I probably would have recommended this, but there aren't puzzles; there is almost no gameplay at all as you just interact with your character whose not-so-subtle 'hints' may as well be 'go to the TV room for the next jump scare.'”
“Not enough build-up, unoriginal gameplay, and I would not recommend.”
graphics
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
25%
6%
The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many players praising the impressive visuals and atmospheric design that enhance the horror experience. While some noted minor glitches and limitations in graphic settings, the overall production quality is considered high, especially for a free game. Players appreciated the attention to detail and the immersive environments, contributing to a compelling gameplay experience.
“I wasn't hopeful when I couldn't even lower my sensitivity or change much beyond basic graphics, but this was phenomenal; the atmosphere and setup for the jump scares was great, production value for everything was quite high and it had moments where it felt like something made by a big studio.”
“The graphics are amazing, with the perfect amount of motion blur, but sometimes the screen shakes as you're walking (a glitch I believe).”
“The graphics and attention to detail make for a great and enjoyable gameplay.”
“Note: you have to play on low graphic settings or else the game will break.”
“This is an awful low-budget obviously indie developed game with an extremely low FOV, poor voice acting, and outdated graphics.”
“Graphics 2/10”
atmosphere
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
18%
5%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its creepiness and immersive qualities, effectively setting the stage for jump scares and tension. Many players appreciate the combination of realistic environments, sound design, and visual aesthetics that enhance the overall experience, although some note a reliance on jump scares and a lack of deeper atmospheric horror. Overall, the game is considered to have a compelling and engaging atmosphere that contributes significantly to its appeal, despite some criticisms regarding story development and pacing.
“I wasn't hopeful when I couldn't even lower my sensitivity or change much beyond basic graphics, but this was phenomenal; the atmosphere and setup for the jump scares were great, and the production value for everything was quite high. It had moments where it felt like something made by a big studio.”
“It kept you on the edge of your seat with a creepy, mysterious atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere and storyline were both very immersive!”
“Some lame jump scares and a little bit of an eerie atmosphere, but as far as the story goes, it was very underdeveloped and lacks a lot of answers.”
“If the dev is reading this, please keep working on this game and just work out the atmosphere and pacing, and utilize the time mechanic more and make things a bit more intuitive.”
“Unless you consider horror just a large amount of jump scares and not a delicate mixture of atmosphere, story, and feelings of dread.”
stability
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including soft locks and visual issues, which can significantly disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration. While some players acknowledge that these issues may improve over time, many find the current state of the game nearly unplayable, with frequent resets required. Despite its intriguing concepts and free access, the overall stability is a major concern for users.
“But I found multiple glitches breaking the game and can't recommend playing it in its current state.”
“This game is horrible; it is very buggy and almost unplayable. The FOV is also sickening.”
“Up until I walked to the clock in the basement, everything just went pitch black. I could only see light from visual glitches; I wandered in pitch black for like 10 minutes until I fell off the map.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and often unexpected, with players finding amusement in jump scares and quirky elements, such as the monster's design. While some dialogue is criticized for being repetitive, the overall comedic tone, especially in romantic scenarios, adds to the enjoyment, making it a fun experience for players.
“Unpredictable and somewhat funny jump scares.”
“Free, funny and short game.”
“I played with my girlfriend and she died laughing when I nearly jumped out of my pants at the ping part.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users find it well-optimized for a free title, others report significant performance issues and bugs, leading to a general consensus that it is not well-optimized. Despite these drawbacks, many still appreciate the game's storyline and graphics, considering it worth downloading.
“It's free and well optimized, download it.”
“For a free game, this is definitely worth downloading. It has a better storyline than most paid horror games, and the graphics are pretty impressive. Although performance within the game could be a bit buggy at times, since it's free, you can expect that.”
“Not optimized at all.”
“Performance 2/10”
“Performance 2/10”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort that can feel tedious and repetitive. The process involves monotonous tasks such as gathering random notes and interacting with switches, leading to a sense of boredom.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“They can get a little tedious and boring with repetitive ominous/nonsensical clues and with gathering random notes and flipping random switches.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Users have expressed frustration with the music in the game, particularly noting the inability to control the volume in the main menu, which is set too high by default. Additionally, the music's interaction with lighting effects creates a disorienting experience, as it fades when approaching light sources, contributing to the overall darkness of certain areas.
“(cue ominous music) you have been warned.”
“After the part with the clock, everything is too dark to see anything at all and music keeps playing, and every time you get near a light source, it goes away.”
“- Music: settings need to be adjusted by the player (default is too high).”
“Can't control music volume in main menu.”
“After the part with the clock, everything is too dark to see anything at all and the music keeps playing. Every time you get near a light source, it goes away.”
“- Music settings need to be adjustable by the player; the default is too high.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, praising its ability to evoke feelings of fear and sadness through a compelling narrative. Despite some predictable twists, the emotional depth and heart-wrenching moments contribute to a memorable experience lasting around 30-40 minutes.
“I really loved this game; it tells a great story and made me feel scared and sad at the same time.”
“Though you can predict some of the twists as they begin to form, it doesn't take away at all from the heart-wrenching feeling during the 30-40 minutes you will be playing this title.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game is generally considered to have low replayability, as players feel that once completed, there isn't much incentive to play again. However, many enjoyed the experience and hope for additional content in the future to enhance replay value.
“This game scared me at every turn. I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend this game. I hope more playable content is added eventually.”
“First off, the game isn't really replayable.”
“This game scared me at every turn. I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend this game; I hope more playable content is added eventually.”