Time Gap

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Time Gap is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy, mystery and historical themes. It was developed by Absolutist Ltd. and was released on January 15, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Plunge deep in a whirlwind adventure with Time Gap hidden object mystery game. Unravel wonderful facts about Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, Napoleon, Lincoln and Einstein as you try to save the day. Travel around the world with the help of an interactive map, complete multiple tasks, assemble diverse collections and engage in numerous minigames. It's time to challenge the destiny!

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65%Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

story6 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of gameplay elements including hidden object scenes, mini-games like match-3 and bubble shooter, and some RPG-style progression, providing engaging and diverse activities.
It features an intriguing story involving famous historical figures trapped in a timespace anomaly, which adds educational and narrative depth uncommon in casual puzzle games.
The game is free-to-play and allows players to progress and enjoy much content without mandatory purchases, with energy replenishing over time even when offline.

The energy system is very restrictive with slow recharge rates, heavily limiting playtime and pressuring players towards microtransactions to continue playing without long waits.
The game includes numerous paywalls, microtransactions, and in-game purchases that affect progression and gameplay, creating a frustrating pay-to-win or pay-to-advance experience.
Graphics and user interface are generally outdated and sometimes clunky, the friend/gift system is problematic, achievements can be buggy, and the overall experience can become repetitive and grindy.

monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization is widely criticized as overly aggressive and predatory, featuring costly in-app purchases up to $129.99, restrictive energy systems, and misleading VIP offers. While it includes microtransactions and frequent paywalls, some users note progress is still possible without spending, though the overall experience feels like a cash grab masked by a casual game facade.
- “Yes, there are microtransactions, but you can get pretty far without spending a cent.”
- “It has microtransactions, but I never bothered with them.”
- “The most expensive in-app purchase they have is $129.99. Let that sink in.”
- “The most expensive in app purchase they have is $129.99, let that sink in.”
- “Microtransactions are present and the energy system depletes quickly, nudging you to spend money.”
- “I've played similar hog games with microtransactions before, but this one is by far the most predatory and the most miserly in terms of energy and rewards.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and features intriguing time-travel elements and interactions with famous historical figures, though it lacks a definitive ending and can feel disjointed at times. While some players enjoy the relaxing narrative and character moments, others find the story less coherent and feel it takes a backseat to gameplay mechanics like energy limits. Overall, it offers fun narrative aspects but may not satisfy those seeking a deep, traditional hidden object story.
- “And the best thing is the story of time-space continuum alteration, the idea of visiting distant parts of the world and talking to famous historical figures like Albert Einstein while learning curious fun facts.”
- “The story and character interactions are engaging, and the artwork is beautiful.”
- “You also have quests from famous people to complete.”
- “And on top of that the story isn't very coherent and the challenges you're meant to complete make no sense for the historical characters they represent.”
- “Lots of pop-ups for the story; you have to collect energy, etc., to keep playing.”
- “In short, if you want a hidden object game in the traditional sense with a heavy story line, this game isn't for you.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features increasingly complex hidden object scenes with added mechanics that raise difficulty and encourage purchasing power-ups, though this also introduces frustrating limitations like short energy recharges and intrusive microtransactions. While the escalating challenge prevents boredom, some players find the pay-to-continue elements detract from the experience.
- “The complexity of hidden object scenes as well as additional mechanics increases over time and stimulates purchasing power-ups.”
- “Additional mechanics mean that you will have less time to find all objects in a scene, adding challenge to the gameplay.”
- “The fog is another additional mechanic that enriches the gameplay experience.”
- “Hidden object games are such a middling genre to start with - adding mobile features and wait-to-play mechanics was not the way to spice up the recipe.”
- “The complexity of hidden object scenes as well as all additional mechanics increases over time and stimulates purchasing power-ups.”
- “Recharge everything for real money after just 0.4 hours of gameplay; the classic free-to-play microtransaction model we see a lot lately.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
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The graphics are generally praised for being good and visually appealing, with beautiful artwork and vibrant colors. However, some users find the visuals somewhat shallow and repetitive, lacking depth beyond their bright and colorful presentation. Overall, the graphics are considered impressive, especially for a free game.
- “Good graphics and game play.”
- “The story and character interactions are engaging, and the artwork is beautiful.”
- “It does get a bit repetitive but the overall gameplay and graphics are really good for a free game.”
- “The game visuals and the game itself are incredibly shallow... think of them as the too-bright, colourful, thin plastic cabinet dress theme on a poker machine at the casino.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is generally praised as nice and relaxing, contributing positively to the overall enjoyable atmosphere of the game. However, some users imply that music might not be essential for everyone’s experience.
- “Other than that it's a fun, relaxing game with nice music.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that achievements are very buggy and unreliable.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding becomes necessary around level 30, as players need to farm drops to unlock access to multiple new locations, which can feel repetitive.