Second Second
- July 11, 2019
- Sinkhole Studio
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Second Second" is a surreal physics-based puzzle game where players manipulate time to solve increasingly complex challenges. By rewinding and replaying actions, players navigate through environments filled with unstable platforms, shifting walls, and deadly traps. The goal is to guide a character, known as the "Seeker," to safety while collecting scattered memories. With its unique gameplay mechanics and immersive atmosphere, "Second Second" offers a fresh take on the puzzle genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique time-based combat system that adds an innovative twist to traditional card gameplay.
- The developers are responsive and have shown commitment to improving the game by addressing bugs and enhancing the tutorial experience.
- The art and world-building are above average, contributing to an engaging atmosphere and overall enjoyment.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in the tutorials, making it difficult for players to understand how to play.
- Many players find the mechanics overly complicated and overwhelming, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The game has been criticized for lacking replayability and having a bland design, with some encounters feeling repetitive and unbalanced.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique deckbuilding mechanic and an innovative point action system, but players find the complexity overwhelming, leading to a confusing initial experience. Many users report spending significant time just trying to understand the mechanics, resulting in messy gameplay during the early stages.
“The deckbuilding gameplay is a rare case of trying something unique.”
“Great mechanic around the point action system (time-related).”
“The game mechanics are quite complex yet new to use.”
“In summary, the game mechanics are too overwhelming and complex.”
“The game mechanic is quite complex yet new to use.”
“It makes for very messy gameplay early on.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally viewed as shallow and lacking depth, serving primarily as a tutorial rather than a compelling narrative. Players find the storyline to be confusing and not significantly different from the gameplay in "standard" mode, with a sci-fi theme that fails to engage. Overall, the story mode is criticized for its lack of meaningful content.
“- sci-fi theme + story.”
“Story mode is more for learning the ropes, the plot itself isn't that deep or meaningful.”
“The storyline is gibberish.”
“Story mode is more for learning the ropes; the plot itself isn't that deep or meaningful.”
“What do I know about the story?”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game's replayability to be lacking, describing it as somewhat bland and insufficient to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and time again.”
“The dynamic world and random events ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping the experience engaging.”
“The game feels a bit bland and lacks enough replayability.”
“Replayability is minimal.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their cool aesthetic, contributing positively to the overall visual experience of the game.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The initial early access launch experienced significant bugs, but the developers have quickly addressed and resolved most of the major issues, resulting in improved stability.
“The initial early access launch was quite buggy, but the developers have addressed most of the significant issues quickly.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stability issues that ruined the overall experience.”
