The Dawning Clocks of Time

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The Dawning Clocks of Time is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Spacefarer R&D Ltd. and was released on September 8, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

A classic story of love, war and betrayal on an intergalatic scale. A epic turn based RPG with both sandbox and linear story progression. Take up arms with energy and exciting weapons and skills for the battle of the ages, who will decide the fate for all of humanity?

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story7 positive mentions

The game features a captivating story with well-developed characters and immersive writing, making it a standout in the sci-fi RPG genre.
The soundtrack and retro art style enhance the overall experience, contributing to the game's nostalgic feel and atmosphere.
The developers are responsive to feedback and actively work on updates, improving gameplay and adding new content, which shows their commitment to the project.

The game suffers from technical issues, including locked resolution and control problems, making it unplayable for some users on newer systems.
Combat can feel repetitive and unbalanced, with certain skills being overpowered, leading to a lack of challenge.
The user interface and some design elements appear basic and could benefit from more polish and improvements to enhance the overall experience.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is highly praised for its engaging characters and immersive plot, drawing players in with its depth and emotional resonance. While the narrative is linear and occasionally overwhelming in its complexity, it remains the standout feature, complemented by appealing visuals and music. Overall, players find the story to be a profound and memorable experience, making it a significant highlight of the game.
- “A great story that definitely pulls the player in with the characters the developer has developed.”
- “The story is its best feature and it is supported by the classy music and the retro 2D art style.”
- “With such lovable and memorable characters such as Sven, Chariot, Kate, and even Moon, The Dawning Clocks of Time stands out as a pinnacle of story writing and video game development achievements.”
- “The story is linear, but some sections may get overwhelming or a bit too large to know where to go next intuitively.”
- “Some gaps in specific parts of the story (knowing where to go at some times at certain points).”
- “With such lovable and memorable characters such as Sven, Chariot, Kate, and even Moon, the Dawning Clocks of Time stands out as a pinnacle of story writing and video game development achievements.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "The Dawning Clocks of Time" is praised for its engaging mechanics, such as the time capsule and sphere grid leveling systems, which keep battles fresh and strategic without overwhelming complexity. Players appreciate the challenging nature and immersive storyline, though some feel it requires further updates to address flaws and enhance difficulty options. Overall, the noir style presentation and narration contribute to a fun and captivating experience.
- “The game does have great mechanics, like the time capsule leveling system and the sphere grid leveling system.”
- “With its challenging gameplay and immersive storyline, 'The Dawning Clocks of Time' is a game that is sure to keep players eager and interested.”
- “The gameplay keeps up with the story, giving you a fun and engaging experience.”
- “However, it still needs more attention with updates fixing its flaws and improving the gameplay even more.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their amazing animation, retro 2D art style, and overall aesthetic, which complement the storyline and music effectively. However, some users criticize the decision to use outdated pixel art instead of modern graphics, and note that resolution and control settings are locked, limiting customization options.
- “The intro of the game, animation graphics, combat, and storyline are amazing; I really liked those, also the rune feature to gain more ability skills is fantastic.”
- “The story is its best feature and it is supported by the classy music and the retro 2D art style.”
- “The graphics, enemies, and transport are well-made, although the locations could benefit from more detail.”
- “Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “The game is not done badly, the graphics, enemies, transport are made good of the minuses of the locations are made for a quick hand.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting its quality and how well it complements the storytelling and retro art style. The soundtrack enhances the overall ambiance, making it a standout feature in this sci-fi RPG.
- “Good sci-fi RPGs are a rarity, and the writing and soundtrack in this game are top notch.”
- “The story is its best feature and it is supported by the classy music and the retro 2D art style.”
- “Music fits the scenes well.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, primarily due to its open-world design, which encourages exploration and experimentation with different playstyles and choices. This freedom allows for varied experiences in each playthrough, enhancing the game's longevity.
- “The replay value is incredible, especially with the open world aspect that allows for different exploration paths.”
- “I love how the open world encourages multiple playthroughs, making each experience feel unique.”
- “The game's open world design significantly enhances its replayability, offering new adventures with every playthrough.”
- “The replay value is limited due to the lack of meaningful choices in the open world.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to explore the world again.”
- “The open world feels empty after the first playthrough, diminishing any desire to replay.”