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Times & Galaxy

Times & Galaxy feels like it blends what you’d expect from adventure games with a sort of newspaper management simulation.
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87%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
music, stability
94% User Score Based on 62 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

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Times & Galaxy is a single player role playing game with romance, comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by FellowTraveller and was released on June 21, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

In "Times & Galaxy", become a robo reporter intern for a regional holopaper and cover unique assignments in the Dorp system, from shuttle crashes to intersolar cat shows. Interview sources, gather clues, and investigate stories, while dealing with over 100 distinct characters to build trust or betray. Your conversational circuits will be put to the test in this unpaid opportunity to prove you belong in the newsroom.

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story11 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and charming premise, allowing players to experience life as a robot newspaper intern with engaging and humorous dialogue.
  • The art style is vibrant and well-crafted, with memorable character designs and a delightful world that encourages exploration and interaction.
  • Players appreciate the lighthearted storytelling and the ability to make choices that impact the narrative, providing a fun and cozy gameplay experience.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs, including freezing and locking up during critical moments, which can disrupt the overall experience.
  • Some players find the gameplay mechanics to be simplistic and lacking depth, with limited meaningful choices that can lead to frustration.
  • The pacing can feel slow, particularly when navigating the environments, which may detract from the enjoyment for some players.
  • story
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized by a charming and humorous narrative centered around space journalism, featuring unique and creative storylines that engage players through dialogue and exploration. While the gameplay loop allows for various ways to spin stories, some players feel that the decision-making lacks depth and that the story-building mechanic can be inconsistent. Overall, the game offers a cozy experience with a vibrant world and distinct characters, though it is marred by technical issues and a lack of overarching narrative cohesion.

    • “T&g's story is easily understandable from the get-go, but they make so many interesting choices with each passing cycle.”
    • “As you go from story to story interviewing subjects and studying the environment, more and more of this world comes to life in a way that’ll keep you gripped until it’s done and wanting more.”
    • “Bioware alumnus Ben Gelinas and company have created a charming and funny story about space journalism inhabited by a delightful cast of characters.”
    • “You don't get to make any decisions that matter, and the only way to lose is to pick options when building a story that would give you negative points. There's no in or out of story reason to do that.”
    • “The story builder is how you put all of this together to create a story and is the weakest element of the game. Some of the information is sorted into one of those three categories even if it doesn’t feel appropriate there, and often the stories you create lack consistency, either repeating information unnecessarily or pivoting to something only tangentially related.”
    • “While you are unable to read the actual story you end up making, it can make creating a story a bit jarring.”
  • gameplay
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily centered around visual novel mechanics, focusing on story-building through investigation and interviews, which many players find engaging and creative. While the lighthearted narrative and unique dialogue options are praised, some players express frustration with the slow character movement and unexpected difficulty spikes, suggesting a need for better tutorials. Overall, the game offers a cozy experience with a fun narrative, though it could benefit from more depth in its mechanics and smoother execution.

    • “The gameplay loop is fairly simple: pick a story (or have one picked for you), venture off, gather intel, and form a story.”
    • “The main mechanic of this game is investigating an event, interviewing subjects, and constructing an article.”
    • “Very cozy with a fun narrative and story-building mechanic that changes depending on how you interact with others in the world.”
    • “The game isn't very long (maybe 8-10 hours?), and is primarily visual novel gameplay.”
    • “There's no gameplay.”
    • “That combined with the fact that it's so slow to move the character around the relatively large environments that it took me almost 2 hours of playtime to get to the point where they start sneaking new punishment mechanics in with no warning or recourse.”
  • humor
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Times & Galaxy" is widely praised for its unique and charming writing, blending lightheartedness with deeper themes. Players appreciate the game's quirky characters, engaging dialogue, and the delightful balance of funny and serious moments, all set against a backdrop of stunning art and creative worldbuilding. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy witty, off-kilter humor and interactive storytelling.

    • “A unique experience with a real sense of style and some genuinely funny writing.”
    • “Bioware alumnus Ben Gelinas and company have created a charming and funny story about space journalism inhabited by a delightful cast of characters.”
    • “The characters are all memorable and you get a lot of the dry, goofy humor you'd find in some of your favorite classic adventure games, like King's Quest.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players praising the chill background tracks and particularly the catchy opening theme, which has proven memorable enough to get stuck in players' heads. While the overall soundtrack complements the gameplay, some users noted that the ending credits song feels out of place, especially in contrast to happier endings. Overall, the music enhances the game's engaging atmosphere, though some players wished for a more diverse selection of standout tracks.

    • “I love the background music; it's very chill.”
    • “I've got that song stuck in my head - Löyly's partner who proceeded to take off their headphones and come over every time the intro song played.”
    • “The opening theme song is a banger, and the characters, world setting, art, writing, and music are all stellar.”
    • “There aren't really any stand-out tracks, other than the opening theme song (which is a banger).”
    • “The song for the ending credits feels really out of place, especially when you get one of the happier endings.”
    • “I wish it had more mechanical crunch, but I'll play it as a game from the catchy title song to the credits.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and well-crafted art style, featuring unique and memorable character designs that reflect the developers' passion. While some users noted occasional jarring elements reminiscent of older video game graphics, the overall visual presentation is praised for its engaging and fun aesthetic, complemented by a catchy musical jingle.

    • “The art style, the characters, even the stories you can write about are all so fun!”
    • “The sheer number of lovable characters and an impressive amount of artwork that has been put into a game.”
    • “It’s clear there is a lot of passion here as the artwork is well crafted with unique and interesting character designs for what is likely dozens of characters, it makes them all the more memorable.”
    • “Sometimes when I'm watching Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated, they throw in some 2002 video game graphics in the cute animation and it's jarring.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability due to its multiple dialogue tree routes and varied storylines, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes across multiple playthroughs.

    • “There are different one-time dialogue tree routes, and you can't cover every story in a single playthrough, so there is good replay value here.”
    • “Lots of replayability too, trying different stories and different choices and seeing how everything plays out.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to experience freezing and hard locks, particularly around cycle 10, indicating that it is still somewhat buggy. Prospective buyers should be aware of these stability issues before purchasing.

    • “I love this game so far, but the game freezes and hard locks you on cycle 10.”
    • “I would warn the prospective buyer, though, that the game is still a tad buggy.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted by the impressive and unique designs of a diverse cast, showcasing a blend of 3D and 2D art that enhances their memorability. The passion behind the artwork is evident, contributing to a vibrant and engaging visual experience.

    • “It’s clear there is a lot of passion here as the artwork is well crafted with unique and interesting character designs for what is likely dozens of characters, making them all the more memorable.”
    • “The art is nothing short of wonderful, mixing a blend of 3D and 2D elements with bright colors, fun shapes, and absolutely phenomenal character designs.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively balances humor and serious themes, creating an engaging emotional experience that prevents stagnation. Described by developers as "weird," it delivers wholesome and hilarious moments that resonate with players.

    • “Touching on humor as well as serious themes gives a balance to the game that prevents stagnation.”
    • “The developers describe this game as 'weird' – and I can quite assuredly say it is, but in all the most wholesome and hilarious ways.”
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Times & Galaxy is a role playing game with romance, comedy and science fiction themes.

Times & Galaxy is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Times & Galaxy.

Times & Galaxy was released on June 21, 2024.

Times & Galaxy was developed by FellowTraveller.

Times & Galaxy has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Times & Galaxy is a single player game.

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