Times & Galaxy

88%
Game Brain Score Based on 39 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • gameplay
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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.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

88%
Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
story10 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features charming characters and a vibrant world, with engaging writing that includes humor and surprising storylines.
  • Players enjoy the creative freedom in customizing their newspaper articles based on their interactions and choices, leading to varied and interesting gameplay.
  • The art style is visually appealing, and the game is praised for its attention to detail in worldbuilding and character design.
  • The game has several bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with save files and dialogue not triggering properly.
  • Some players find the movement speed slow, which can hinder exploration and interaction with the game's environment.
  • The story-building mechanic can feel inconsistent, with some players noting that the articles created may lack coherence or depth.
  • story36 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its creativity and engaging narrative, allowing players significant freedom in how they present and spin their tales. While the world-building and character depth are commendable, some players noted inconsistencies in the story-building mechanics and technical issues that detracted from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the charming and humorous writing, along with the variety of storylines and replayability, make it a standout in the story-driven genre.

    • “The premises are always so creative and fresh, and I'm pulled in every time I start investigating the story.”
    • “Bioware alumnus Ben Gelinas and company have created a charming and funny story about space journalism inhabited by a delightful cast of characters.”
    • “Every one had a distinct twist to them that I didn't see coming, with even the most seemingly mundane assignments bearing plot twists and punchlines that had me groaning and giggling in equal measure.”
    • “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.”
    • “The stories are the meat of the gameplay, and by nature of being separate assignments with only a few that are connected, there isn’t an overarching story per se, but there are consistent themes and styles throughout.”
  • humor16 mentions

    The humor in "Times & Galaxy" is widely praised for its charm and creativity, blending lightheartedness with deeper themes. Players appreciate the quirky characters, witty dialogue, and engaging worldbuilding that deliver both wholesome and hilarious experiences. The game’s unique blend of dry, goofy humor reminiscent of classic adventure games, along with its visually appealing art style, makes it a delightful choice for fans of comedic storytelling.

    • “Bioware alumnus Ben Gelinas and company have created a charming and funny story about space journalism inhabited by a delightful cast of characters.”
    • “The devs describe this game as 'weird' – and I can quite assuredly say it is, but in all the most wholesome and hilarious ways.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay13 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a cozy and laid-back experience that emphasizes creative freedom in storytelling through unique article-writing mechanics and engaging levels. While the mechanics are simplistic and some players desire more depth and challenge, the game offers a rewarding narrative-building experience, despite minor bugs and logical flaws. Overall, it provides a delightful and novel gameplay loop that encourages exploration and interaction.

    • “I am loving the characters, the setting, and the cozy and laid-back gameplay so far.”
    • “Gorgeous art style, funny musical jingle when you launch the game, and engaging levels with easy to understand yet unique article-writing game mechanics.”
    • “This is a delightful game with a really novel gameplay loop.”
    • “Gameplay doesn't change up much, but you get so much creative freedom on how you want to present the story.”
    • “While it was nice to not need to really worry, a little adversity would get me more invested in the gameplay aspect.”
    • “I don't think the game is perfect: there are some bugs and some logical flaws, specifically where the devs only anticipated one way to proceed through an area leading to issues, it is unclear to me if the mechanics actually matter to the overarching story, and I wish I could toggle run/walking rather than holding down a button.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their charming art style and the impressive amount of well-crafted artwork, featuring unique and memorable character designs. The game's visuals, combined with engaging levels and a delightful musical jingle, reflect a strong passion for artistic detail.

    • “The sheer number of lovable characters and an impressive amount of artwork that has been put into the 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, making them all the more memorable.”
    • “Times and galaxy has a very charming art style.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with a catchy title song and a humorous jingle that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging levels and unique mechanics, complemented by stellar art and writing, though some desire more mechanical depth. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “Also the characters, world setting, art, writing, and music are all stellar (forgive my pun).”
    • “(Plus the theme song is addictive.)”
    • “I wish it had more mechanical crunch, but I'll play it as a game from the catchy title song to the credits.”
  • character development2 mentions

    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 passionate craftsmanship in the artwork contributes significantly to the overall appeal of the characters.

    • “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.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game effectively balances humor with serious themes, creating an engaging emotional experience that prevents stagnation. Its unique and wholesome approach to "weirdness" resonates with players, enhancing the overall emotional impact.

    • “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.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers strong replayability due to its multiple dialogue tree routes and the inability to experience every story in a single playthrough, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.

    • “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.”
    • “There's lots of replayability too, as you can try different stories and make different choices to see how everything plays out.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, users report that the game exhibits some stability issues, with several bugs still present that may affect the gameplay experience.

    • “I would warn the prospective buyer, though, that the game is still a bit buggy.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
    • “I've encountered numerous glitches that disrupt gameplay and make it frustrating.”
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