Times & Galaxy

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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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

story20 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features charming characters and a vibrant world, making it a joy to explore and interact with various personalities.
The writing is creative and humorous, with engaging storylines that offer surprising twists and replayability through different narrative paths.
The gameplay mechanics allow for a unique experience in journalism simulation, where players can customize their articles based on their interactions and choices.

The game has several technical issues, including bugs that can disrupt gameplay and affect save files, which may frustrate players.
Movement speed is slow, making exploration feel tedious at times, especially in larger areas.
Some players noted that the story-building mechanics can feel inconsistent, leading to jarring narrative experiences.

story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
68%
4%
The game's story is praised for its creativity and engaging narrative, allowing players significant freedom in how they present and spin various tales within a vibrant world populated by distinct characters and species. While the individual stories are compelling and often humorous, the overall story-building mechanic is seen as a weak point, leading to inconsistencies and technical issues that can detract from the experience. Despite these flaws, the game offers good replay value through its diverse storylines and character interactions, making 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.”
humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Times & Galaxy" is widely praised for its top-notch quality, blending lightheartedness with deeper themes, making the game both charming and thought-provoking. Players appreciate the quirky, well-written dialogue and memorable characters, reminiscent of classic adventure games, which contribute to a delightful and engaging experience. The game's vibrant art style and creative worldbuilding further enhance its comedic elements, making it a recommended choice for fans of offbeat humor and exploration.
- “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.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
65%
12%
The gameplay is characterized by a cozy and laid-back experience that emphasizes creative freedom in storytelling through unique article-writing mechanics and character interactions. While the mechanics are simplistic and the gameplay doesn't change significantly, players appreciate the engaging narrative and the satisfaction of piecing together stories, despite some bugs and a desire for more depth in certain mechanics. Overall, the game offers a delightful and novel gameplay loop that encourages exploration and interaction within its charming setting.
- “Gorgeous art style, funny musical jingle when you launch the game, and engaging levels with easy to understand yet unique article-writing game mechanics.”
- “Very cozy with a fun narrative and story-building mechanic that changes depending on how you interact with others in the world.”
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their charming art style and the impressive amount of well-crafted artwork, featuring a diverse array of lovable characters. Reviewers note the unique and interesting character designs, which contribute to the game's memorable visual appeal, alongside engaging levels that enhance the overall experience.
- “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; it makes them all the more memorable.”
- “Gorgeous art style, funny musical jingle when you launch the game, and engaging levels with easy to understand yet unique article-writing game mechanics.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
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. Reviewers appreciate the stellar integration of music with the game's art and mechanics, noting its addictive quality that keeps players engaged from start to finish. However, some express a desire for more mechanical depth to complement the enjoyable auditory elements.
- “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 development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is highlighted by its exceptional artwork, featuring unique and memorable designs for a diverse cast of characters. The blend of 3D and 2D elements, along with vibrant colors and creative shapes, showcases the developers' passion and attention to detail, enhancing the overall 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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively balances humor and serious themes, creating a dynamic emotional experience that keeps players engaged. Its unique and wholesome approach to "weirdness" adds to its charm, making it both touching and entertaining.
- “Touching on humor as well as serious themes gives a balance to the game that prevents stagnation.”
- “The devs describe this game as 'weird' – and I can quite assuredly say it is, but in all the most wholesome and hilarious ways.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
- “Lots of replayability too, trying different stories and different choices and seeing how everything plays out.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been noted to have some stability issues, with users reporting that it is still somewhat buggy. Prospective buyers should be aware of these potential problems before purchasing.
- “I would warn the prospective buyer though that the game is still a tad buggy.”