Timelie

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Timelie is a single player puzzle game. It received positive reviews from players.

Control time, solve puzzles, and escape in this stealth adventure with a cat!

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 733 reviews

gameplay29 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

Engaging and unique time manipulation gameplay that requires thoughtful puzzle solving.
Beautiful and charming art style with smooth animations and immersive audio.
No ads and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere suitable for long play sessions.

The full game requires a purchase after the demo, which many players find expensive or disappointing.
Frequent reports of the game failing to load or crashing, especially on certain devices leading to black screens.
Unskippable and slow cutscenes disrupt gameplay flow and can be frustrating for players.

gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
26%
7%
The gameplay is widely praised for its unique puzzle mechanics centered around time control, offering a satisfying, smooth, and immersive experience that challenges problem-solving skills. Players appreciate the thoughtful level design, engaging progression with new unlocks, and a captivating concept that stands out among mobile games. However, some express frustration with unskippable cutscenes, though this does not detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay itself.
- “Both gameplay has the same type of mechanics, but this game takes the problem-solving experience a little further, which I wasn't expecting and that has satisfied my itch for such immersive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is exceptionally nice, providing a smooth and highly pleasing experience that immediately captures attention.”
- “I love the concept of the game which is messing with time, and the gameplay is pretty smooth and satisfying; it is completely worth buying.”
- “My rating had nothing to do with the gameplay and everything to do with obnoxious unskippable cut scenes with awful ringing and flashing going on the whole time, 3 times in the first 10 minutes of the game.”
- “The puzzle solving and time control mechanic show promise, but I'm yet to understand how they might function together.”
- “Really like the game mechanics, though really very small details required at times.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
24%
8%
The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, cute, and unique art style, with many highlighting smooth visuals and immersive design that enhance the gameplay experience. Some users note minor issues with graphic settings not changing as expected, but overall, the graphics are considered high-quality and fitting for the game's theme.
- “The visuals and cinematic clips got me hooked from the start.”
- “Wonderful game, beautiful graphics, great background sound, nice concept of time and future possibility like (rewind, time pause, multiple routes).”
- “Its an amazing game with amazing graphics and mysterious atmosphere, the concept is outrageous.”
- “For instance, the ultra and medium graphic settings are the same.”
- “Just make sure the graphic setting works.”
- “Maybe the game could have a bit more graphics improvement.”
story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
31%
9%
The story is generally praised for being engaging, unique, and well-integrated with gameplay mechanics like time manipulation, though some users desire more depth and backstory. A few note that the story unfolds gradually and adds intrigue, while others express frustration over paywalls restricting access to later chapters. Overall, the storyline is seen as a strong and compelling aspect that enhances the gaming experience.
- “The gameplay is simple, but the story keeps pulling you forward.”
- “I love this storyline, and the characters' power is such an interesting way to depict time manipulation.”
- “Must play really great game, amazing story, nice graphics and art style, overall awesome.”
- “Could do with a more immersive tutorial as it was a bit dystopian with any help or backstory.”
- “But no story about how she got that power, what place this is, and why that robot is searching for her.”
- “Not a bad vibe, but lacks the storyline and it's not that engaging.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
63%
The game offers a well-priced, ad-free experience that users greatly appreciate, highlighting its quality compared to typical mobile games. Many praise the lack of ads and monetization intrusions, emphasizing the genuine content and enjoyable gameplay. However, a minority mention issues with frequent ads, but overall the monetization is considered fair and non-disruptive.
- “It has no ads and it's a high-quality game compared to all the other games you can have on your phone.”
- “Very fun and is the best game with no ads and no cost, what a wonderful game ”
- “No ads ”
- “Dirty game only ads work every 20 seconds ☠️”
- “I wish mobile games would try harder not to be just another cash grab and give us real content.”
- “Really nice game, would recommend. I'm still at the start of the game but really nice concept and nice graphics. I wish they wouldn't add a lot of ads, just a little please. Don't add ads, it's a really fun game and ads will ruin it.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music is widely praised for being calming, soothing, and perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere and art style. While some users find it enhances the overall experience, a few mention the option to disable it for personal preferences. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's unique and immersive feel.
- “Music is perfect.”
- “Calming music, chess pieces, and mysterious surroundings in my opinion make this game so cool. Nice work!”
- “The soundtrack is so soothing.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a dark, post-apocalyptic atmosphere that many users find engaging and fitting for its puzzle-focused gameplay. The mood is appreciated for complementing the logical mechanics, offering a balanced experience for players who prefer thoughtful challenges over intense action.
- “I also love this dark post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
- “Nice atmosphere and interesting puzzle game.”
- “It's decent for people who don't really like raw uncut action but prefer a bit of logic; the atmosphere is decent in the game and the mechanics are top-notch.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding in the game slow and tedious, with repetitive back-and-forth puzzle loops that diminish enjoyment, even for those who typically tolerate or enjoy completionist gameplay.
- “From what I did see of the puzzle loop, it looked slow and tedious with back and forth style puzzles. I made it through the first handful of levels and then deleted the game.”
- “It is very nicely designed, but completely draggy, and this is coming from someone who leans towards completionism, so grinding is usually not an issue.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers fun puzzles and generally runs smoothly, though some performance issues are noted on devices with the Mediatek P22 chipset.
- “The puzzles are a lot of fun, and the game runs smoothly.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express strong emotional attachment to the characters, particularly the girl avatar, and appreciate the game's motivating message about perseverance. The emotional impact, especially towards the ending, resonates deeply with many users.
- “I already feel emotionally attached to the girl avatar ”
- “I love this game; it motivates you to keep going in your life no matter what, and it is emotional at the end.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no glitches or technical issues, contributing to an enjoyable and smooth gameplay experience.
- “Love the game, I like this kind of games. So far, no glitches or problems; it's fun and interesting.”