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Time To Stop Time

Time manipulation with an action hero instead of a prince. It’s an interesting puzzle game in the guise of a first-person shooter, and if you ignore the story there’s a lot of fun to be had here.
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69%Game Brain Score
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68% User Score Based on 88 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

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Time To Stop Time is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Sicarius and was released on November 6, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Time To Stop Time" is a first-person superhero action game where players have the power to control time. The goal is to save innocent people from danger within a limited time frame, navigating through a storm of bullets, debris, and explosions. Players can manipulate time-frozen physics, turn rockets into hoverboards, and tackle 40+ unique levels using creative problem-solving skills.

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story7 positive mentions
graphics5 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and creative time manipulation mechanic that allows players to approach scenarios in various ways, turning each mission into a puzzle-like experience.
  • The gameplay encourages experimentation and improvisation, providing a fun sandbox environment where players can craft their own solutions to challenges.
  • Despite its low-budget presentation, the game delivers entertaining moments and a humorous tone, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate quirky, indie titles.
  • The game suffers from inconsistent mechanics and bugs, which can detract from the overall experience and lead to frustration during gameplay.
  • As the game progresses, it introduces enemies that can move during time stop, which shifts the gameplay from creative puzzle-solving to repetitive combat, diminishing the initial appeal.
  • The story and voice acting are often criticized for being lackluster and poorly executed, leaving players wanting more depth and coherence in the narrative.
  • story
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is often described as convoluted and lacking depth, with many players finding it forgettable or poorly executed, despite some humorous elements. While the narrative attempts to blend dramatic stakes with absurdity, it frequently falls short, leading to confusion in mission objectives and a lack of clarity. However, the unique gameplay mechanics and replayability offer enjoyment, even if the story itself is not a strong point.

    • “Story is way better than expected.”
    • “I like how they took this genre and made it into something and has an interesting storyline.”
    • “The tone swings between dramatic stakes and playful absurdity, occasionally making the story feel less impactful than intended.”
    • “Bad graphics, no more than three soundtracks for the entire game, and a story that draws so many elements from the '12 Monkeys' TV series without any kind of sense that it's almost insulting.”
    • “The game is low budget for sure, the story and voice acting leave a lot to be desired, but the gameplay is fun.”
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a unique focus on improvisation and experimentation with mechanics, particularly around time manipulation, which initially offers a refreshing twist but becomes repetitive as the game progresses. While some players appreciate the fun and charm reminiscent of classic arcade games, others criticize the lack of polish, depth, and the introduction of generic shooter elements that dilute the experience. Overall, the gameplay is a mixed bag, with enjoyable moments overshadowed by issues like stiffness and repetitiveness.

    • “The satisfaction comes from crafting your own brand of improvised action rather than chasing rewards, making the game ideal for players who enjoy experimenting with systems and seeing how far they can push a game’s mechanics.”
    • “It doesn’t deliver the polish of a blockbuster or the depth of a long-form campaign, but it offers a refreshing and memorable twist on action gameplay.”
    • “Great game with fun mechanics.”
    • “And for being a generic shooter, it doesn't do story, or voice acting, or even shooting mechanics, well.”
    • “The graphics are horrible, the gameplay sucks, and there is no depth whatsoever.”
    • “Controls are half-assed, movement is awful, and gameplay is god awful.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Time to Stop Time" receive mixed reviews, with some users describing them as functional and lacking cinematic quality, while others note a nostalgic charm reminiscent of older arcade games. Overall, the visuals are considered decent but clunky and laggy, with many reviewers feeling they do not significantly detract from the gameplay experience.

    • “It has that small dev team charm and really reminds me of arcade gameplay from 15 years ago, but with better graphics and physics.”
    • “The graphics are horrible, the gameplay sucks, and there is no depth whatsoever.”
    • “Bad graphics, no more than three soundtracks for the entire game, and a story that draws so many elements from the '12 Monkeys' TV series without any kind of sense that it's almost insulting.”
    • “It's clunky, laggy, the controls are a bit bad, the graphics could be better.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by its absurd and chaotic gameplay, where players can engage in over-the-top actions like throwing enemies and using ridiculous weapons, leading to a hilariously fun experience. While the main story may lack depth, many players find it entertaining, although the poor voice acting detracts from the overall comedic effect. The flexibility in creating humorous situations is highlighted as a key reason to enjoy the game.

    • “This game is hilariously fun! The concept and story make no sense, but who cares when you can beat the crap out of people, throw them in the air, and blow them up? As they fall down, you can hit them with tons of bullets, Spartan kick enemies off a ledge, or throw a giant wooden crate or metal canister in their face. If you're really feeling adventurous, you can turn a giant missile around and nuke a bunch of enemies, and while they are exploding, beat them up with a sword or a stick or shoot them with guns. Flicking bullets in their face is just the cherry on top. This game is so much fun; I would love to see what the developer would do with a much bigger budget to create a AAA version of this game.”
    • “The main story for most players may sound like nonsense, but I found it hilarious.”
    • “The flexibility and hilarious situations you can cause are the best reason to play it.”
    • “Awful (unfunny) voice acting.”
    • “The jokes fell flat and lacked any real wit.”
    • “The humor felt forced and didn't resonate at all.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "What Time to Stop Time" excels in replayability by providing players with a sense of freedom, allowing them to explore different strategies and experiences rather than relying on traditional progression systems. This design choice encourages multiple playthroughs and varied gameplay experiences.

    • “What Time to Stop Time does exceptionally well is offer replayability through freedom rather than progression systems.”
    • “The game encourages multiple playthroughs by allowing players to explore different strategies and outcomes.”
    • “Each run feels unique, thanks to the variety of choices and paths available, making you want to dive back in.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it offers a unique and entertaining experience for players who enjoy experimentation, it is marred by bugs and subpar object collision mechanics. However, major glitches are reportedly absent, allowing for a generally stable gameplay experience.

    • “Very buggy.”
    • “I'm not a huge fan of the object collision mechanics, but there were no major glitches.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is criticized for its limited selection, featuring no more than three soundtracks, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users find the soundtrack amusing, the overall audio quality is overshadowed by complaints about poor graphics and a confusing story.

    • “The soundtrack is incredibly engaging and adds a unique layer to the gameplay experience.”
    • “I love the funny soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's quirky atmosphere.”
    • “The audio design, including the music, really enhances the overall immersion of the game.”
    • “Bad graphics, no more than three soundtracks for the entire game, and a story that draws so many elements from the '12 Monkeys' TV series without any kind of sense that it's almost insulting.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that grinding in the game is not focused on upgrading or unlocking abilities, but rather on replaying missions for new solutions and enjoying the physics. However, some reviewers express disappointment as the initial engaging gameplay devolves into repetitive and tedious combat against slow enemies, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “I was expecting 40+ levels of open sandbox and puzzle action where you killed time-frozen bad guys and saved civilians in creative ways like Quicksilver from X-Men (or Sonic from that one scene). That was present in the first 5 or so levels, but after that, it quickly devolved into a mishmash of killing a bunch of slow enemies in really boring and tedious combat.”
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Time To Stop Time is a shooter game.

Time To Stop Time is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Time To Stop Time.

Time To Stop Time was released on November 6, 2020.

Time To Stop Time was developed by Sicarius.

Time To Stop Time has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Time To Stop Time is a single player game.

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