Time Ramesside (A New Reckoning)

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"Time Ramesside: A New Reckoning" is a horror survival game that has undergone significant updates to become a true survival experience. The game now features new level design, AI, and mechanics, with plans to add damage to zombies in the following days. The footage and reviews do not reflect the current state of the game.

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Play Modes

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

Time Ramesside (A New Reckoning) screenshot

18%

Audience ScoreBased on 238 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

Atmospheric design that creates a unique experience.
Voice acting is consistent across all characters.
The crossbow weapon has good damage output.

The game is riddled with bugs and performance issues.
Gameplay is often confusing and lacks clear objectives.
The overall design feels unfinished and lacks polish.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
78%
12%
The reviews indicate a widespread dissatisfaction with the game's story, with many players noting its absence or lack of coherence. While some mention a vague premise involving themes of greed and a villainous child, the overall consensus is that the game fails to deliver a meaningful narrative, character development, or engaging plot elements, leaving players confused and disappointed.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Discover a story where the greed of mankind can turn even the best of us into a demon.”
- “This game was by far the best game I've played since half the other garbage horror games; this has a great story and great graphics, and the soundtrack will have you feeling the emotions of your character, Mark.”
- “There’s only two soundtracks in addition to large, empty, and meaningless levels that are all poorly designed, enemies that don’t do damage (or have death animations), as well as having no discernible plot or character development.”
- “That is the story description on the store page, but as far as I'm concerned, the main game has literally no story whatsoever.”
- “The game itself is, as I said, so far without a story to it, so I can't tell you what it is about, alien invasion, some kind of virus, or maybe just some dude at a Justin Bieber concert, that would explain all the hell demons on earth and why you wake up in prison.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
45%
29%
The graphics of the game receive mixed to negative feedback, with many users criticizing poor visual quality, clunky graphical options, and performance issues. While some players note that there are moments of decent graphics, the overall consensus highlights problems such as low resolution, clipping, and a lack of customization. Comparisons to older games like Gears of War emphasize the game's subpar graphical fidelity, leading to disappointment among players who expected more.
- “This game was by far the best game I've played since half the other garbage horror games. It has a great story and great graphics, and the soundtrack will have you feeling the emotions of your character, Mark.”
- “Pretty nice game and nice graphics also :)”
- “Very nice graphics for 2GB size.”
- “Sure, you have a few graphics settings - but they're clumsy - you can't turn off motion blur; instead, you have to click 'low->medium->high->epic' on the settings and guess at which one might turn it off.”
- “The alpha graphics are subpar - the game is absolute crap right now.”
- “First thing you notice the hideous graphics (if you haven't already noticed them in the intro).”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
48%
38%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its poor execution, featuring glitchy mechanics, an inconsistent interface, and a lack of engaging content or story. Many reviewers noted that the game feels outdated, reminiscent of early FPS titles, and suffers from technical issues that detract from the overall experience. While some found moments of semi-fun gameplay, the overwhelming consensus is that it falls short of expectations, lacking depth and polish.
- “That was that, but hey it was progress with about 45 minutes worth of glitchy but semi-fun gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is equally and inexplicably shoddy - it's the same effectively as 1996's Quake, from id Software (it's 2016 now).”
- “So I paid my $10, I patiently waited for you to provide me with some exciting gameplay, a storyline, even a single playable mission would be fine by me, just one mission that outlines the potential of the finished product, but this is not even approaching that.”
- “Baby's first Unreal Engine 4 game, awful gameplay-wise and awful performance-wise.”
- “I don't like having to unrecommend an FPS game with a promising premise, but this game has far too many lazy technical and gameplay problems.”
- “The shitty animations, bland text, and gameplay.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the eerie and high-energy tracks that attempt to enhance the atmosphere, while others criticize the limited variety and overall quality. Many noted that the soundtrack fails to compensate for the game's design flaws, with instances of silence and poorly integrated audio detracting from the experience. Overall, while some find the music engaging, it is often overshadowed by the game's other shortcomings.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “This game was by far the best game I've played since half the other garbage horror games; it has a great story, great graphics, and the soundtrack will have you feeling the emotions of your character.”
- “The music is awesome, but let's take this into consideration: if your game sucks, any type of music will go with your game.”
- “There are only two soundtracks in addition to large, empty, and meaningless levels that are all poorly designed, enemies that don’t do damage (or have death animations), as well as having no discernible plot or character development.”
- “To start with the lesser of the evils, there are seemingly only two music tracks in this game.”
- “Guns are not the only things that don't have any audio; most enemies don't even make a squeak, and often the game is in complete silence with garbage music playing in the background.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
85%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting persistent bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay and progress. Many players experience freezing issues, major glitches, and nonsensical AI behavior, leading to a consensus that the game remains largely unplayable despite being out of early access. Overall, the stability is described as poor, with little expectation for improvement.
- “This is bad, buggy beyond all reason for how long this has been on Steam.”
- “Buggy from the start, unable to make any progress in the story right as the game starts.”
- “Full of bugs and glitches to near-unplayability.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as both intentional and unintentional, with players finding it uproariously funny due to absurd elements like a shaven-headed spider baby and poorly executed mechanics. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through its ridiculousness, making it a great choice for streaming and shared experiences. Overall, the humor is a standout feature, even if it stems from the game's flaws.
- “At least I'm in tears, holy cow, not even the most humorous game has caused me that.”
- “That is if you can stop laughing at your shaven-headed spider baby who melts through walls.”
- “From the unskippable cutscene where the shiny man appears to stop just short of hitting the zombie's head against the wall repeatedly to the smirking ventriloquist who slowly explains the controls which were already shown to the player in the form of a low-resolution splash-screen, everything in this game is pretty funny right now.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
38%
50%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, including frequent slowdowns and an inability to maintain stable frame rates, even on capable hardware. Many reviewers describe the game as feeling unfinished, with poor level design and numerous bugs contributing to a frustrating experience. While some hope for improvements in future updates, the current state is deemed unacceptable.
- “Again, it's an alpha, so I assume the less desirable features of the game will be ironed out at some point, but I almost wish it were simply optimized for smoothness and not changed in any other way.”
- “The optimization is horrible and just in the opening movie I failed to hit 60 fps.”
- “It's also really unoptimized, so expect slowdowns like crazy in some spots.”
- “Bad performance, bad level design, bad sound, bad AI, bugs all over the place; the dev even changed its name to cover up the mess.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is frequently praised, with users highlighting its unique design and effective use of sound to create an eerie ambiance. While some music tracks attempt to enhance the horror experience, the overall consensus is that the atmosphere is compelling and well-executed.
- “I haven’t seen a game that featured that kind of design, and I figure if there’s a fully-functional horror game that can actually carry atmosphere, I’d be interested in playing it.”
- “- excellent atmosphere”
- “- great atmosphere”
- “I haven’t seen a game that featured that kind of design, and I figure if there’s a fully functional horror game that can actually carry atmosphere, I’d be interested in playing it.”
- “There’s this eerie song that tries to set the atmosphere of a horror shooter, but the only other track is this high-energy orchestral piece that you hear in the main menu.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with players noting the absence of a discernible plot and poorly designed levels that contribute to a feeling of emptiness. The overall character design is criticized as subpar, further detracting from any potential growth or engagement with the characters.
- “There are only two soundtracks in addition to large, empty, and meaningless levels that are all poorly designed, enemies that don’t do damage (or have death animations), as well as having no discernible plot or character development.”
- “The character design and overall design of levels is completely craptacular.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game resonates deeply with players, evoking powerful feelings of nostalgia and familial bonds, particularly in moments that highlight the stakes of personal choices and their impact on loved ones. The narrative effectively captures the weight of emotional decisions, leading to poignant reflections on relationships and the passage of time.
- “I was about 10 years old when my mother said to him, 'If you ever want to see your grandchildren graduate, you have to stop immediately.' Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”