Time in Time
- May 3, 2017
- ErayTek
Get on Steam"Time in Time" is a single-player puzzle-platformer game where players manipulate time to solve challenges and traverse levels. You control a character who can rewind and pause time, allowing for unique gameplay mechanics such as moving objects in the past to affect the present. The game features atmospheric pixel art aesthetics and a narrative that explores the themes of time and memory.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features unique and colorful graphics that many players find appealing.
- It offers interesting gameplay mechanics and a level editor, allowing for creativity and customization.
- Some players appreciate the challenge it presents, finding it a fun and engaging platformer.
- The controls are often described as clunky and difficult to master, leading to frustration among players.
- Many users report technical issues, such as poor graphics settings and a lack of customization options.
- The game's difficulty ramp-up is considered excessive, making it inaccessible for some players.
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the colorful visuals and overall quality, others criticize the lack of customizable settings and the default high settings that can lead to performance issues. Additionally, the accessibility of graphics options is a point of contention, as they can only be adjusted during gameplay rather than from the main menu. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but hindered by technical limitations.
“The graphics are also quite nice.”
“The game has good graphics, an easy to use level editor, and even a shader editor!”
“A unique platformer with colorful graphics; also, it has a workshop.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
“Eye strain because of lame graphics...check.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and appealing, others criticize it for becoming repetitive and grating after a short period. Additionally, there are complaints about the accessibility of audio settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is described as old school, with some appreciating its charm while others feel it falls short.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“A simple idea turns into great mechanics... a different platformer with a great soundtrack.”
“The music is old school but appealing enough.”
“Additional note: the soundtrack is really bad.”
“The music after only a few minutes began to grate on my skull.”
“I would also like to criticize the fact that the settings are not made available via the main menu and only via pausing the game, which was not known to me at first.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay features engaging mechanics, particularly with timer elements that enhance the experience, though they may not significantly innovate within the genre. Players appreciate the simplicity of the core idea, which is elevated by a strong soundtrack and unique platforming elements. Overall, the gameplay is described as interesting and well-executed.
“The mechanics of spending seconds is very good too.”
“Simple idea turns into great mechanics... a different platformer with a great soundtrack.”
“The gameplay mechanics are interesting.”
“In fairness, the levels also feature some timer mechanics, but this hardly pushes the boundaries of PC gaming as we know it.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
