Seconds to Square

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Seconds to Square is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Fast Fall Studios and was released on February 23, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Seconds to Square is a momentum-based action-platformer where players draw boxes to manipulate time.

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and creative gameplay mechanic that involves manipulating time and space, making it engaging for players who enjoy puzzle platformers.
The minimalistic art style and atmospheric sound design contribute to an immersive experience, enhancing the overall tension and enjoyment of the game.
It's a free-to-play game, which makes it accessible to a wide audience, and many players appreciate the potential for future updates and additional content.

Some levels are excessively difficult, leading to frustration, and the controls can feel awkward and unresponsive at times.
The instructions and guidance for gameplay mechanics are not sufficiently clear, which can hinder the player's understanding and enjoyment.
The game has been abandoned by its developers, leaving it in an unfinished state, which raises concerns about its long-term viability and potential for improvement.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its unique and creative mechanics, such as the drag box and time manipulation, though some players find the jumping mechanics frustrating and suggest improvements to the countdown and timeout animations. While the game features good graphics and music, it also presents a steep difficulty curve that may challenge players. Overall, the gameplay is described as quick, responsive, and full of potential, earning a solid rating of 8/10.
- “A cool concept with interesting gameplay, despite a rather steep difficulty curve.”
- “I like the drag box mechanic and how you can manipulate time; there's a lot of potential and mechanics waiting to be discovered.”
- “Gameplay is quick and responsive.”
- “Unique game but frustrating; the jumping mechanics need work, the starting countdown should be eliminated, and the timeout animation should be sped up.”
- “Give some more meaning to the crouching mechanic, or take it out completely.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the outdated 2D retro assets that feel more suited for browser or mobile games, especially given the advancements in technology since the 1990s. Conversely, others appreciate the minimalistic art style and overall aesthetics, noting that it complements the gameplay well, resulting in a score of 7/10 for its visual appeal.
- “Good graphics, good music, creative gameplay mechanisms.”
- “It had great sounds, great aesthetics, and I love how it's a free-to-play game!”
- “The game looks great with a minimalistic art style that really suits the fast-paced nature of it.”
- “On the topic of visuals, the weak-looking 2D retro assets seem like they'd be more at home in a browser game or a mobile app.”
- “3D graphics accelerators hit the mainstream of PC gaming in the mid-1990s with cards like the ATI Rage and Voodoo3D; there's no excuse for such poor 2D graphics in 2025.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its soothing and relaxing qualities that enhance the aesthetic, others find it annoying and frustrating. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though it may not appeal to everyone.
- “Good graphics, good music, creative gameplay mechanisms.”
- “The aesthetic and music are nice.”
- “Music is a bit soothing and relaxing - a must if your skill level is as poor as mine.”
- “Controls are frustrating and the music is annoying as all hell.”
- “I loved the concept, the art, and the music, but I had a hard time with the controls and got super frustrated.”
- “The music is a bit soothing and relaxing - a must if your skill level is as poor as mine.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking clarity and depth, with players noting that the purpose of progressing through levels and the significance of the timer are not well-explained without external context. There is a call for a more pronounced storyline and potentially more engaging cutscenes to enhance the narrative experience.
- “The game features a stronger, pronounced storyline that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The purpose of reaching the end of the level and the reason for the timer's countdown become clearer through engaging cutscenes.”
- “The storyline is weak and lacks clarity; your purpose in reaching the end of the level and the reason for the timer dropping is unclear unless you read about it.”
- “There is a need for a stronger, more pronounced storyline, as the current narrative feels disjointed and unengaging.”
- “Cutscenes are missing, which could have helped to enhance the storytelling experience.”