Time Glitch

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Time Glitch is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Christopher Entzenberg and was released on January 1, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Time Glitch" is a dungeon crawling game with a time manipulation twist. After each defeat in the final battle against an undead king, you return to the dungeon's start with retained memories. Strategically guide your characters through the battle using dice rolls, as the outcome depends on your chosen paths and actions. The game aims to be completed within 20 minutes, providing a concise, engaging experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

humor16 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Well-written with a funny storyline that unfolds with each time loop, providing a charming DnD-like experience.
Engaging puzzle mechanics that encourage experimentation with dice combinations, leading to multiple endings and satisfying gameplay.
Beautiful pixel artwork, great sound design, and a compact experience that is well-priced for the amount of content offered.

After a few loops, players may find themselves skipping dialogue, potentially missing new information due to a lack of variety in lines.
The game does not remember dice rolls between play sessions, which can be frustrating for players trying to explore all routes.
While the game is short and fun, some players may desire a longer experience with more content to explore.

humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its well-written humor, featuring a funny storyline with unexpected twists and engaging dialogue that brings the characters to life. Players enjoy the humorous outcomes tied to puzzle-solving and decision-making, with many noting that the game made them laugh out loud multiple times. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a humorous and engaging storyline that unfolds through time loops, enhancing the challenging puzzle gameplay. While it is relatively short, it offers a polished experience with multiple fun storylines and endings that resonate well with the theme of tabletop gaming. Overall, players find it delightful and enjoyable, often eliciting smiles throughout the experience.
- “This is a really nice little game, which beautifully ties the gameplay to the story.”
- “It's not overly long, but this type of puzzling story about tabletop gaming made me smile and grin more than once.”
- “Seemingly small, yet polished, game with a lot of fun storylines and endings to explore.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a humorous storyline that evolves with each time-loop, complemented by challenging puzzle mechanics that engage players in figuring out various routes and endings. The integration of gameplay with the narrative is praised, and the unique dice mechanic adds an intriguing layer that encourages exploration and strategic thinking. Overall, players find the experience both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.
- “Funny storyline, unfolding more and more with each 'time-loop' + 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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, with reviewers noting its exceptional quality and the inclusion of a distinctive music theme.
- “The music and sound design is fantastic too.”
- “It even got its own music theme!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the game requires self-discovery and effort to succeed, its relatively short length prevents the grinding from becoming overly tedious.
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is praised for its strong writing and well-designed characters, complemented by impressive pixel artwork that enhances the overall experience.
- “Great writing, good character design, and awesome pixel artwork!”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their impressive pixel artwork and strong character design, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience.
- “Great writing, good character design, and awesome pixel artwork!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome nature, which resonates positively with players, making it feel well worth its low price of 2.99€.