RewindGirl

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RewindGirl is a single player action game. It was developed by べすとまん and was released on March 6, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Run, jump, rewind, and cooperate with your past self in this time-leaping action puzzle! Playable with a keyboard (※Controller recommended) Move: WASD keys or Arrow keys Jump: J key or Space key Rewind: Q key or K key Menu: Return key ▼ Aim for the goal by cooperating with your past self ▼ However, changing past actions causes time paradoxes ▼ Avoiding time paradoxes, breakthrough puzzle…

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features a charming art style and whimsical story, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
The time-rewinding mechanic is innovative and adds a unique layer of challenge to the puzzle-solving experience.
With a total of 110 levels, the game offers a great variety of puzzles that progressively introduce new techniques, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging.

Some players have reported technical issues that make the game unplayable, particularly with certain levels.
The control scheme can be frustrating, especially in more difficult levels where timing is crucial, leading to potential restarts.
There are instances of unclear communication regarding timed elements in puzzles, which can lead to confusion and frustration for players.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by an innovative time control mechanic, particularly the ability to rewind time, which adds a unique twist to puzzle-solving and can lead to interesting challenges like time paradoxes. Players find the mechanics enjoyable and engaging, with a blend of cheerful design and progressively introduced techniques that keep the experience fresh and rewarding. Overall, the gameplay is simple yet captivating, making it hard to put down.
- “The time rewinding mechanic is fun and has been used very inventively for the first two worlds I've seen so far.”
- “With its unique style of gameplay, cheerful character design, and challenging yet rewarding puzzle-solving, once you start playing it, you just can’t stop.”
- “One of those rare games where time control (specifically rewind) is a game mechanic, and at least the first one for me where it is possible to fail a level by causing a time paradox.”
- “On top of that, while re-using basic mechanics like boxes or the cats that move on their own rather than introducing new gimmicks, stages progressively introduce new techniques for puzzle solving.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the time-travelling puzzle platformer are praised for their cute and whimsical art style, contributing to an overall positive impression, with users rating it 9/10. The visuals effectively complement the story, which balances lightheartedness with melancholic undertones.
- “The time-travelling puzzle platformer features very cute visuals, overall 9/10.”
- “The art style is very cute, and the story is mostly whimsical, though it takes on some melancholic tones by the end.”
- “The artwork is adorable.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized by a whimsical and cute narrative that takes a melancholic turn towards the end, featuring an amusing premise about the consequences of drinking tapioca. Players find the engaging storyline enhances the challenging puzzle gameplay, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “The art style is very cute, and the story, for the most part, is very whimsical but takes on some melancholic tones by the end.”
- “Rewindgirl is a cute and challenging time-rewinding puzzle game with an amusing story about how drinking tapioca results in the destruction of humanity.”
- “I am usually hesitant about puzzle games, but the story is so fun, and the gameplay is great.”
- “The story starts off whimsical but takes a melancholic turn by the end, which feels inconsistent.”
- “The amusing premise of the story about drinking tapioca leading to humanity's destruction is overshadowed by poor execution.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with smooth performance on the Steam Deck and no significant bugs reported. However, some users noted minor issues with English localization, including awkward phrasing.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck, zero bugs or issues.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance throughout, with no crashes or glitches.”
- “I've experienced consistent stability, making for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “Some English localization is a bit buggy and worded weirdly, but overall it is passable.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with users describing it as nice and enjoyable.