Stranded In Time
- July 17, 2015
- Hidden Hallow Studio
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Stranded In Time" is a first-person puzzle-adventure game where players are transported through various historical eras. Explore stunning environments, gather clues, and solve intricate puzzles to repair the time machine and return to the present. With a strong emphasis on narrative, players uncover a mysterious plot while navigating different time periods.
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- The game features a cute story and enjoyable puzzles, making it a fun casual experience.
- There is a helpful hint and skip button, allowing players to progress without frustration.
- For its low price, the game provides decent entertainment value, making it worth a try.
- The game is very short, often completing in under two hours, which may leave players wanting more.
- Some puzzles can be tedious and require excessive backtracking, making the gameplay feel dragged out.
- The dialogue and writing quality are often criticized for being awkward and poorly translated.
- story23 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story is generally described as simple yet engaging, featuring a quirky adventure involving a niece and her eccentric uncle. While some reviewers note its brevity and lack of depth, others appreciate its charm and the way it integrates with the puzzles. Overall, the narrative is seen as entertaining and nostalgic, though not particularly groundbreaking.
“The story is simple but interesting too and takes a bit over an hour to finish if you're not too slow.”
“I played this game when I was a child and bought it to remember the memories, but after playing it I am satisfied with the purchase because the story was really interesting and beautiful.”
“Stranded in time is a great little story of helping your nutty professor uncle out, literally.”
“There are no voice overs or fancy effects - just a short story about a niece who is devoted to her quirky adventuring uncle and accompanies him to an excavation.”
“The story is pretty short as well, don't forget that!”
“The dialogue is awkward, and the storyline seems like a large percentage of it is ripped off from The Dig, Futurama, and various other popular references.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and appealing, featuring a simple yet refreshing art style. However, some players find the character proportions jarring, particularly the main character's oversized head, and note inconsistencies in the visual presentation that lead to an uncanny valley effect. Overall, while the graphics are decent, there is room for improvement in character design and environmental detail.
“The graphics are cute as well.”
“Simple but appealing artwork, cute characters and a surprising, bittersweet ending that hints at a sequel (which I would be interested in playing if it ever gets made).”
“Nice presentation and art style.”
“This game looks like they hired an underpaid graphic designer to draw the environment and a couple of characters with few facial expressions.”
“The art style is refreshing, though a variation in styles towards the end created a somewhat uncanny valley effect.”
“Graphics could have been a bit better.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features creative ideas and simple point-and-click mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable, though some players find it tedious due to excessive backtracking. While the puzzles are generally straightforward and the minigames add fun, the overall experience is criticized for being too short, with some players completing it in under two hours.
“Even the gameplay wants to make sure that the player can just relax.”
“The plot is decent, the gameplay interesting, and the minigames fun.”
“There's some nice ideas, it has some creativity and love put into it, but the main gameplay is far too tedious due to the constant backtracking, making you feel like you're in a never-ending ping pong match.”
“The point-and-click mechanics are kept as simple as possible, and the few puzzles are only intimidating if one has never seen them before.”
“The gameplay is too short; I finished it in less than 2 hours.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious, often feeling like it unnecessarily prolongs the experience through constant backtracking. While there are creative elements present, the repetitive nature of the gameplay detracts from overall enjoyment.
“Very tedious and drags out the game way more than needed.”
“There's some nice ideas; it has some creativity and love put into it, but the main gameplay is far too tedious due to the constant backtracking, making you feel like you're in a never-ending ping pong match.”
“Never hard, just tedious.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game lacks significant replayability, particularly criticizing the ineffective integration of Steam trading cards in a short gameplay experience.
“Steam trading cards don't work well for a short game with no replay value.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels redundant.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing storyline and engaging gameplay, which together create a lighthearted and entertaining experience for players.
“The game is filled with hilarious moments that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I loved the witty dialogue and the funny scenarios that unfolded during the gameplay.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
