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T-Minus 30

You don’t need an incredibly complex city builder for players to have fun, and the ability to play for hours or even just 30 minutes during lunch, makes T-Minus 30 a must pick up game.
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92%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
optimization, stability
94% User Score Based on 170 reviews
Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

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T-Minus 30 is a single player strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Dejobaan Games and was released on August 26, 2021. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

T-Minus 30 is a physics-based puzzle game where players must construct rockets and navigate through challenging levels. With 100 levels to complete, players must balance their rocket's weight, thrust, and stability to reach their destination. The game also features a level editor, allowing players to create and share their own custom levels.

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Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • T-Minus 30 offers a unique and engaging twist on the city-building genre with its 30-minute time limit, creating a sense of urgency and excitement.
  • The game is easy to pick up and play, making it ideal for short gaming sessions, and it features a variety of maps and a leaderboard for added replayability.
  • Players appreciate the straightforward mechanics and the fun of optimizing resource management within a limited timeframe, making it a satisfying experience.
  • The game lacks depth and complexity, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of strategic choices as players quickly master the mechanics.
  • Quality of life features are limited, with some players finding the controls unintuitive and the UI lacking in helpful feedback.
  • Many players feel that the game does not offer enough content or challenge to justify its price, with some suggesting it feels more like a simple score-attack game than a true city builder.
  • gameplay
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of T-minus 30 is characterized by its unique 30-minute timer mechanic, which creates a fast-paced, engaging experience that balances challenge and fun. While the mechanics are relatively simple and easy to grasp, they offer layers of complexity that encourage replayability and strategic thinking. However, some players noted excessive action taxes and a few frustrating elements that detract from the overall experience, though the game remains well-crafted and polished.

    • “The gameplay is an interesting balance between challenge and fun.”
    • “T-minus 30 is a well-crafted game which has enough depth and mechanics to scratch the city-building itch without requiring multiple hours per play session.”
    • “A neat little city building game that distills the core gameplay of the genre into a sweet slice of against-the-clock action.”
    • “The only goal is to make numbers go higher; otherwise, it has the gameplay equivalent of Cookie Clicker.”
    • “When the game is set up so that when you stop the timer you are unable to queue up any orders or organize anything in the city at all, and it's just go go go, it makes for a very distracting and unsatisfying game. This bad mechanic, if removed, would do wonders for the game.”
    • “Gameplay on all of them is the same with only minor changes.”
  • replayability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the reviews highlight a mixed perspective on replayability. While some games offer high replay value through procedurally generated maps and random starting positions, allowing for varied experiences, others are noted for having limited replayability, primarily driven by score improvement or a lack of engaging content after initial playthroughs.

    • “Zen-like city builder with great replayability, highly recommended -- also check out shapez.”
    • “The procedurally generated maps help replayability, making each run feel a bit different as map features can shift around a lot of the early run resource bottlenecks.”
    • “It's very replayable, especially since the map generation and starting positions are random.”
    • “Interesting puzzle game, good for a few hours, but not much replayability.”
    • “After that, the only replay value comes from wanting to improve your score.”
    • “There is some replayability.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality, with a solid soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and evokes a sense of post-apocalyptic melancholy. While the in-game music is described as relaxing and fitting, some users noted that the menu music can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of good gameplay and effective sound design contributes positively to the game's ambiance.

    • “The soundtrack is great, usability is comfortable, and an awesome game flow that kicks in very fast.”
    • “The menu music was very short and got repetitive if you spent any amount of time on the menu.”
    • “Despite the time pressure, the sounds and music are very chill - and I find this relaxing to play.”
    • “The isometric graphics are effective and attractive, and the music evokes a suitable air of post-apocalyptic melancholy.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization aspect of the game is primarily focused on strategic planning and resource management rather than fast-paced action, resembling a simulation experience akin to SimCity. Players are challenged to optimize their strategies within a limited timeframe, with leaderboards providing a competitive measure of performance.

    • “Plays like a fast SimCity and tests your planning, optimization, and adaptation, not your actions-per-minute!”
    • “Leaderboards give you something to measure your performance against.”
    • “And yes, that's an optimization problem due to the timeframe, but not a creative one.”
    • “Plays like a fast SimCity and tests your planning, optimization, and adaptation, not your actions per minute!”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is perceived as lacking depth, with comparisons to Frostpunk highlighting its absence of intricate narrative elements, research trees, and engaging mini-quests. While the gameplay remains enjoyable enough to complete all missions, players feel it ultimately falls short in delivering a compelling story experience.

    • “The story kept me engaged and motivated to complete all available missions.”
    • “While the game has a unique theme, it feels like it lacks deeper story elements and character development.”
    • “It feels like it's missing something; it's a short arcade game, thematically similar to Frostpunk, but without the deeper story elements, research trees, mini-quests, and events.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's art and music significantly contribute to its immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience for players.

    • “The game's art and music create a deeply immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is enhanced by the stunning visuals and haunting soundtrack.”
    • “Every element of the environment contributes to a captivating and atmospheric experience.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are generally praised for their appealing aesthetics and clean design, enhancing gameplay without being obstructive. While some users noted occasional glitches, the isometric visuals and atmospheric music effectively contribute to the overall post-apocalyptic feel.

    • “The game offers some nice graphics and environments; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same and has a really great aesthetic.”
    • “Graphically, it looks good, clean, and non-obstructive, so performing actions isn't fiddly.”
    • “The isometric graphics are effective and attractive, and the music evokes a suitable air of post-apocalyptic melancholy.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game features appealing graphics and environments, players have reported occasional glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the aesthetic remains enjoyable.

    • “The game has a lot of potential, but frequent crashes and bugs make it frustrating to play.”
    • “I love the concept, but the constant lag and instability ruin the experience.”
    • “While the visuals are impressive, the game is plagued by glitches that disrupt gameplay.”
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T-Minus 30 is a strategy game with science fiction theme.

T-Minus 30 is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing T-Minus 30.

T-Minus 30 was released on August 26, 2021.

T-Minus 30 was developed by Dejobaan Games.

T-Minus 30 has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

T-Minus 30 is a single player game.

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