Time Survivors: Chapter 0
- September 18, 2023
- Lunar Chili
Get on SteamChapter 0 for Time Survivors, the Most Historically Inaccurate Roguelike ever. Slay hordes of minions as Lincoln, Tesla, Cleopatra and other historic heroes with new unique abilities! Collect resources, unlock and enhance gameplay through our tree-based metaprogression. Forge your own epic journey
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique concept by incorporating historical figures with their own abilities, adding a fresh twist to the genre.
- Gameplay is engaging and addictive, with a variety of characters, weapons, and power-ups that enhance replayability.
- The pixel art and music are well done, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- The progression system can be frustrating, as players must level up each character individually, leading to a significant time investment.
- Some players find the game lacks depth and innovation compared to other titles in the genre, feeling like a clone of Vampire Survivors.
- The game suffers from visual clutter and balance issues, making it difficult to navigate and enjoy the gameplay fully.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its addictive nature, combining action-packed bullet hell mechanics with roguelike elements, offering a unique experience through a variety of characters and power-ups. However, players express frustration with the leveling system, which requires significant time investment to unlock and upgrade multiple characters, and some find the abilities lacking. Overall, the game presents a promising take on the genre, enhanced by engaging metaprogression and visually appealing pixel art.
“There is something uniquely addictive about the gameplay in spite of the infuriating system of unlocking them.”
“Engaging gameplay: the action-packed bullet hell and roguelike elements provide an exciting and challenging experience.”
“With its unique blend of historical figures, quirky abilities, and addictive gameplay, this roguelike is a must-play.”
“Abilities are kind of lame, and there are a lot of quality gameplay issues in general.”
“It's your traditional gameplay loop of walking around and letting your weapons fight enemies, collecting upgrades, and fighting mini-bosses and bosses.”
“If you take all things into consideration—art, progression, and gameplay—it all adds up to a promising survivor game looking to bring something new to the table instead of perfecting an already perfected game.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, described as "on point" and contributing positively to the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of engaging gameplay and good music, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
“Music is on point!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features modern graphics and smooth animations, enhancing the fast-paced gameplay. Users appreciate the visually appealing design and the ease of control as players navigate through various locations.
“Fast-paced game with modern graphics and easy controls that seamlessly transition from location to location.”
“The graphics and animations are impressive.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players note that while resource gathering involves significant grinding, it is generally perceived as engaging and not tedious, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“Resources require a lot of grinding.”
“The gameplay can feel repetitive and overly reliant on grinding.”
“The grind is exhausting and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Replayability is mixed; while some players find the game lacks replay value due to repetitive endings, others appreciate the depth added by the tree-based metaprogression system, which allows for customization and encourages multiple playthroughs.
“The tree-based metaprogression system adds depth and allows for customization, enhancing replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse choices and paths available, making me want to dive back in.”
“The variety of character builds and strategies keeps the gameplay fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
“No replayability because I've already played this game over a dozen times with the same ending.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Time Survivors: Chapter 0" is highlighted by its hilariously inaccurate portrayal of historical events, which enhances the overall enjoyment. Players appreciate the unique concept of embodying famous figures with distinct abilities, contributing to the game's comedic charm.
“The game's hilariously inaccurate take on history adds to the fun.”
“Unique and fun concept: 'Time Survivors: Chapter 0' offers a fresh and humorous take on history, letting you play as famous figures with unique abilities.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While users acknowledge that the game may be free of bugs and issues, they feel that its overall stability does not elevate it above other similar titles in the genre.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for excessive advertising, leading users to feel that even competing games with similar ad-heavy models offer a better experience.
“There are phone app games just like this one with far too many ads, and some of those games are still better than this one.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
“I feel like I'm being pushed to spend money at every turn, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
