Time To Stop Time
- November 6, 2020
- Sicarius
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique time manipulation mechanic that allows for creative gameplay and fun interactions.
- The early levels are engaging and provide a good mix of puzzle-solving and action, making players feel powerful.
- The concept is entertaining, with humorous elements and JoJo references that add to the overall enjoyment.
- The game suffers from poor graphics, unpolished mechanics, and a lack of depth in gameplay as it progresses.
- The story is convoluted and often hard to follow, with subpar voice acting and dialogue that detracts from the experience.
- Many players find the later levels repetitive and frustrating, with a difficulty spike that can make the game feel tedious.
- story28 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally criticized for being odd, forgettable, and poorly executed, with many players finding it lacking in depth and coherence. While some appreciate the humor and unique concepts, others feel it fails to deliver a compelling narrative, often drawing unflattering comparisons to other works. Overall, the gameplay is seen as more enjoyable than the story itself, which detracts from the overall experience.
“A good story, good dialogue, great combat, and after you beat the game, you can mess around!”
“The story can be a bit hard to follow at times but isn't bad at all.”
“Unskippable dialogue basically after every mission - 2/10”
“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 leaves a lot to be desired, but the gameplay is fun.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique time-slowing mechanics and fun concepts, while others criticize the execution, particularly as the game devolves into a generic shooter experience. Many feel that the introduction of enemies with similar abilities diminishes the novelty, leading to repetitive strategies and a lack of depth. Overall, while the premise is intriguing, the gameplay suffers from inconsistencies and a lack of polish.
“The gameplay is very cool.”
“However, it is a fun concept; gameplay can feel stiff, but it's a fun experience.”
“Other than a few zero-day bugs at the time of this review, this game is an interesting premise with some fun gameplay.”
“And for being a generic shooter, it doesn't do story, voice acting, or even shooting mechanics well.”
“The graphics are horrible, the gameplay sucks, and there is no depth whatsoever.”
“The idea is great but the gameplay is awful 2/10.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The graphics received a mixed to negative reception, with many users describing them as mediocre and lacking depth. Complaints included clunky visuals, lag, and an overall lack of polish, contributing to a disappointing gaming experience.
“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.”
- humor5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by its over-the-top, chaotic gameplay and absurd story, which many players find entertaining despite its lack of coherence. While the action is described as hilariously fun, the voice acting is criticized for being poor and unfunny, detracting from the overall comedic experience. Overall, players appreciate the humor in the gameplay but feel the voice acting misses the mark.
“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, then beat them up with a sword or a stick, or shoot them with guns and flick the bullets in their face. 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 funny soundtrack adds to the overall humor of the game.”
“The voice acting is awful and completely unfunny.”
“I found the humor to be forced and lacking any real wit.”
“The jokes fell flat and the comedic timing was off.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for being repetitive and bland, with only a few soundtracks available, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the soundtrack amusing, the lack of variety and quality leaves many players disappointed.
“The soundtrack is incredibly catchy and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
“I love how the music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The variety of tracks adds so much depth to the game, making each moment feel unique.”
“The music is just repetitive and bland.”
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game has significant bugs, particularly with object collision mechanics, though there are no major glitches affecting gameplay.
“Very buggy.”
“I'm not a huge fan of the object collision mechanics, but there were no major glitches.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express disappointment with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that while the initial levels offered engaging and creative gameplay, it quickly shifted to repetitive and tedious combat against slow enemies, diminishing 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.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
“After a few hours, the excitement wore off, and I found myself just going through the motions, grinding for levels and loot without any real enjoyment.”
