Tiempo

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Tiempo is a single player action game. It was developed by Vancouver Film School and was released on October 3, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

**A student team project designed to deliver a ~10 minute experience. Tiempo is a 3D platformer where every step brings you closer to stopping your rival’s plan to freeze time forever. Use your unique time powers; pause to halt traps mid-motion, rewind to undo mistakes, and manipulate mechanisms like moving platforms to solve puzzles and outmaneuver enemies. With every floor of the to…

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

The game features a stunning stained glass, brass, and wood aesthetic, creating a colorful and immersive environment.
The gameplay mechanics are innovative and enjoyable, particularly the time-based puzzles and challenges.
The graphics and effects are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and showcasing impressive design for a student project.

Controller input can be occasionally slow, leading to frustrating moments when trying to execute jumps or combos.
Some players may find certain platforming sections challenging, especially when trying to speed through levels.
The game could benefit from an option to disable checkpoints for those seeking a more intense 'rage game' experience.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its innovative time mechanics and intuitive design, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the solid platforming elements, stunning graphics, and engaging puzzles that effectively utilize these mechanics, contributing to a visually appealing and enjoyable game. Overall, the combination of unique gameplay features and aesthetic appeal makes it a standout title.
- “Really enjoyed the telegraph of the clock and bull enemies and how the time mechanic is executed.”
- “Just a gorgeous game, very tight platformer with some cool time mechanics thrown in.”
- “The puzzles and time mechanics are great and really fun to figure out!”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The controls are clunky and make it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- “The pacing of the game is off, leading to frustrating moments.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their vibrant stained glass, brass, and wood aesthetic, creating an immersive experience akin to a colorful clockwork diorama. Players appreciate the intricate details, such as the moving gears and steam effects, which enhance the overall visual appeal and intuitive design of the game.
- “The stained glass, brass, and wood aesthetic is such a nice aesthetic — every area feels like stepping into a colorful little clockwork diorama.”
- “It's so cool looking at all the gears turning and the steam effects and the chains, everything fitting this aesthetic.”
- “Really enjoyed the good graphics, mechanics, and intuitive design.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the vibrant colors and textures that would enhance the experience.”