Time Glitch

About

Time Glitch is a dungeon crawling game with time manipulation features, where you face an undead king with the power of time. After every defeat, you're sent back to the start with retained memories of die outcomes, allowing you to make strategic decisions in combat. The game aims to be completed within 20 minutes, providing a concise and engaging experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

humor8 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Charming art style and well-written dialogue that captures the essence of tabletop RPGs.
Engaging puzzle mechanics with multiple endings that encourage experimentation and replayability.
Short yet satisfying experience that combines humor and interesting gameplay elements.

Limited variety in dialogue can lead to repetitive experiences after multiple playthroughs.
Some players may find the game too short or not suited to their gaming preferences.
The game lacks a feature to remember dice rolls between sessions, which can be inconvenient.

humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its well-written dialogue, funny storylines, and unexpected twists that lead to amusing outcomes. The combination of challenging puzzles and engaging character interactions adds to the comedic experience, making for a fun and entertaining adventure that elicits genuine laughter. Overall, the game effectively blends humor with gameplay, resulting in memorable and funny moments throughout.
- “Well written game with lots of funny twists to uncover.”
- “Funny storyline, unfolding more and more with each 'time-loop' + quite challenging puzzle-like gameplay.”
- “The dialogue is funny and getting to know the characters is a real treat.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game features a humorous and engaging storyline that unfolds through time loops, complemented by challenging puzzle-like gameplay. While it has an interesting premise and offers multiple fun endings, it may not appeal to all players. Overall, the narrative is well-integrated with the gameplay, providing a polished and enjoyable experience.
- “Funny storyline, unfolding more and more with each time loop, along with quite challenging puzzle-like gameplay.”
- “This is a really nice little game, which beautifully ties the gameplay to the story.”
- “Seemingly small, yet polished game with a lot of fun storylines and endings to explore.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized by a humorous storyline that evolves with each time-loop, complemented by challenging puzzle mechanics. Players appreciate the integration of gameplay with the narrative, particularly enjoying the dice mechanic and the need for strategic planning to explore all possible routes and endings. Overall, it offers a rewarding and engaging experience that encourages exploration and problem-solving.
- “Funny storyline, unfolding more and more with each time loop, plus quite challenging puzzle-like gameplay.”
- “This is a really nice little game, which beautifully ties the gameplay to the story.”
- “Very interesting mechanics, and getting all the endings turns into a fun puzzle.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's graphics are praised for their charming blend of retro pixel art and hand-drawn visuals, creating a visually appealing experience. The character design and overall artistic style contribute to the game's lovely aesthetic.
- “With the game changing styles back and forth between retro game graphics and hand-drawn visuals of the players at the table, it's very lovely.”
- “Great writing, good character design, and awesome pixel artwork!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, with reviewers highlighting the quality and the inclusion of a unique music theme that enhances the overall experience.
- “The music and sound design are fantastic too.”
- “It even has its own music theme!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding in the game manageable, as it requires self-discovery to succeed but is short enough to prevent it from becoming overly tedious.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which quickly became boring.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is praised for its great writing and strong character design, complemented by impressive pixel artwork that enhances the overall experience.
- “Great writing, good character design, and awesome pixel artwork!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotional impact, offering a wholesome experience that resonates with players, especially considering its affordable price of 2.99€.