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The Shape of Time

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91%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
91% User Score Based on 82 reviews

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About The Shape of Time

The Shape of Time is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by DigiTales and was released on August 27, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

This virtual exhibition has one goal: In half an hour, it will drastically alter your understanding of what time is.

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Visually impressive and unique virtual art exhibition that creatively explores the concept of time as a fourth dimension through engaging 3D sculptures and interactive elements.
  • Thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating experience that provides new perspectives on space-time, making abstract concepts accessible and interesting to a wide audience including art lovers and science enthusiasts.
  • Well-crafted environment and atmosphere with beautiful architecture and well-executed visual storytelling; free to experience and appreciated as a novel fusion of art and science.
  • Lacks traditional gameplay elements and interactivity expected from games, functioning more as a walking simulator or virtual gallery, which may disappoint gamers seeking active engagement.
  • Performance issues on lower-end hardware, including lag and graphics demanding scenes, with limited control and graphic options reducing accessibility.
  • Concept is somewhat narrowly focused and repetitive, with limited variety in exhibits and missed opportunities to explore more diverse or dynamic representations of time.

  • graphics

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 11% neutral mentions, 22% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for being visually appealing and well-executed using Unreal Engine 4, contributing positively to the game's presentation. However, some users note that the visuals, while impressive, are not fully leveraged in gameplay or design, and the demanding performance with limited graphic options may challenge some systems.

    • “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
    • “This was lovely, and I really loved the general visuals.”
    • “A short exhibit with stellar visuals and interesting concept.”
    • “It's a shame because computer graphics can show things like density, adjust speed of time, and rotate through dimensions, but that wasn't explored at all.”
    • “I wish there were more graphics options available as the game is quite demanding considering how small the area it's set in.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The gameplay is unconventional, focusing more on exploration and interaction with art rather than traditional mechanics, leading some players to find it lacking in engaging gameplay despite impressive visuals. It blends artistic presentation with limited interactivity, which may not satisfy gamers seeking standard gameplay experiences.

    • “Traditional standards of gameplay and such can't apply here, as you wander around and interact with the presented art, watch videos and images, and at the end even get to be inside the art.”
    • “To be worth a gamer's time, the game must match top-tier visuals with top-tier gameplay, and that's not happening here.”
    • “Well, no gameplay.”
    • “Games made by artists usually look great but have mediocre or non-existent gameplay, and it's normal.”
    • “Traditional standards of gameplay can't apply here, as you wander around and interact with the presented art, watch videos and images, and at the end even get to be inside the art.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally pleasant and complements the atmosphere, with some fun and engaging tracks enhancing the experience. However, it can be inconsistent at times and occasionally fades into the background. Overall, the sound design fits well with the setting and adds to the immersive environment.

    • “The building is gorgeous, the rewinding music was fun, the museum reacting to you was a nice touch, and the interior design is lovely.”
    • “The music was very nice as well.”
    • “The music is forgettable, if there even is much, and the sounds are fitting.”
    • “The music didn't always play smoothly, but other than that it was a beautiful experience.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is poor, leading to bad performance, but despite this issue, users still find it enjoyable, especially considering it's free.

    • “It's free, so if the description above has piqued your interest you might as well have a stroll through this poorly optimized Unity game's museum.”
    • “Aside from bad performance, I still managed to enjoy the game.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers a modest emotional impact, not deeply moving but providing a pleasant experience for those who enjoy casual, free-to-play titles focused more on atmosphere than intense feelings.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is described as serene, providing a calm and enjoyable environment that enhances the overall experience of exploring the exhibition.

    • “The atmosphere was serene, and the exhibition was fun to explore.”
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The Shape of Time is a casual simulation game. Common tags for The Shape of Time include free to play, science, first-person, realistic, indie and others.

The Shape of Time is available on PC and Windows.

The Shape of Time was released on August 27, 2021.

The Shape of Time was developed by DigiTales.

The Shape of Time has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Shape of Time for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Shape of Time is a single player game.

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