The Labyrinth of Time
- November 26, 2014
- Terra Nova Development
Get on SteamIn "The Labyrinth of Time," players must navigate a time-bending maze commissioned by King Minos to save Earth from his tyranny. With over 1800 high-resolution images and 25MB of music, this immersive 3D game offers hours of exploration and puzzle-solving within a photo-realistic world. The player's actions may significantly alter the future's course as they manipulate history's fabric.
Reviews
- The game features stunning visuals and a unique artistic sensibility that captivates players.
- Many puzzles are engaging and provide a nostalgic experience for fans of 90s point-and-click adventures.
- The atmospheric soundtrack and intriguing environments enhance the overall experience, making exploration worthwhile.
- The control scheme is clunky and counterintuitive, making navigation frustrating.
- The game suffers from poorly placed items and many puzzles that lack clear logic, leading to potential player frustration.
- The story is thin and the ending is disappointing, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and gorgeous artwork, often overshadowing the thin plot and frustrating gameplay. While many players appreciate the nostalgic appeal of the visuals, some note that the graphics feel dated and do not compensate for the less enjoyable aspects of the game.
“The visuals are the big plus of this game as the plot is rather thin.”
“Most of the puzzles are engaging and fun, but I mostly just loved watching the visuals the game provided.”
“I played for the nostalgia; I stayed for the graphics.”
“The puzzles and controls are just too annoying and the graphics are dated.”
“As much as I love the graphics, the actual gameplay is not very fun.”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, featuring a mix of nostalgic late 80s and early 90s TV background tunes alongside a dark, horror-influenced soundtrack that enhances the game's eerie atmosphere. Players appreciate the ability to skip the intro and note the presence of hidden musical elements, adding depth to the overall experience.
“Good music”
“Filled with music that is part of a general TV background music from the late 80's and early 90's.”
“The dark, horror-influenced soundtrack reinforces the idea that the labyrinth is a truly alien place, and the light sci-fi archaeological time travel story is also entertaining.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered weak and unengaging, with a thin plot that feels repetitive and academic, despite some interesting ideas. Much of the narrative is conveyed through journals, and while the dark soundtrack enhances the atmosphere, it fails to captivate players, leading to a lack of motivation to complete the game.
“The dark, horror-influenced soundtrack reinforces the idea that the labyrinth is a truly alien place, and the light sci-fi archaeological time travel story is also entertaining.”
“The visuals are the big plus of this game, as the plot is rather thin.”
“The story didn't hook me, so I didn't feel a desire to try to finish this one.”
“Much of the story is told through journals.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its artistic elements, particularly in the labyrinth of time, though some players find the ending scene disappointing in comparison to the strong atmospheric build-up.
“The labyrinth of time deserves a look for its art and atmosphere.”
“The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
“Despite some interesting visuals, the overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received criticism for being unenjoyable and detracting from the overall experience, despite the game's impressive graphics.
“As much as I love the graphics, the actual gameplay is not very fun.”
