Timewell: Trail of Celestes

About

"Timewell: Trail of Celestes" is a sci-fi action-adventure game with updated features such as 60 fps frame rate, 4k texture quality, and dynamic ship movement. The game is set in a futuristic world and offers cinematic effects and a more challenging Gatling Gun for an enhanced gameplay experience. Explore and conquer the universe while enjoying the holiday spirit with this exciting game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique 3rd person shooter experience with agile and fast-paced gameplay, reminiscent of classic space shooters.
Players appreciate the immersive story elements and the sense of progression through upgrades, making it engaging and enjoyable.
The graphics and scenery are visually appealing, contributing to an overall enjoyable atmosphere during gameplay.

The pacing is problematic, with long pauses in dialogue and no option to skip, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Enemies are overly bullet spongy, making combat feel tedious and unbalanced, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The radar system is poorly designed, causing confusion and making it difficult to track enemies and objectives effectively.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it underwhelming and linear, while others appreciate its suspenseful elements and engaging missions. Despite being marketed as a "story-driven RPG," many feel that the narrative is condensed and lacks depth, as evidenced by the low percentage of players completing the story achievement. However, some players enjoy the captivating atmosphere and find the story motivating within the gameplay context.
- “I have played a few levels in the game and I must say that I am thrilled by the suspense and the story elements.”
- “I've liked the story so far and it makes me want some more.”
- “But the story, mood with all colors, music and the landscape captures you.”
- “A 'story-driven RPG' as it says on the Steam store page, this is absolutely not.”
- “When you see all these positive reviews, just realize that the 'Timewell Expert' achievement for completing the story was just gotten by 2.3% of all players.”
- “The game’s intro sequence is pretty much the whole story condensed in a straightforward manner.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and fluidity, with a third-person bullet hell combat style reminiscent of Nier: Automata. Players appreciate the sense of accomplishment and the seamless integration of combat with the game's narrative and visual design.
- “That mechanic alone made me fall in love with the design and the feeling of accomplishment in the game.”
- “I liked the style of gameplay as its third-person bullet hell-like combat reminded me a bit of Nier: Automata.”
- “However, the gameplay is fluid and the story is perfect!”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it bland and likening it to elevator music, prompting them to mute it in favor of their own playlists. However, others appreciate the soundtrack for enhancing the game's atmosphere, noting that it complements the story and visuals effectively. Overall, while the music may not be universally praised, it contributes positively to the game's immersive experience for some players.
- “Nice music, player-friendly controls, unreal 3D engine & things to shoot at, but always plan and scout first. Just picked that old school gem, gonna keep this, best 3GB of my hard disk space.”
- “But the story, mood with all colors, music, and the landscape captures you.”
- “The soundtrack was the equivalent of elevator music, so I muted it without a second thought and just kickstarted my own playlist.”
- “The soundtrack was the equivalent of elevator music, so I muted it without a second thought and just kickstarted my own playlist.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of "Timewell: Trail of Celeste" has been criticized for its performance issues, with players noting that the intrusive HUD cannot be disabled, detracting from the game's visual appeal. While there is potential for performance tweaks to achieve a smoother frame rate, concerns remain about the limitations on vessel controls and overall spatial freedom.
- “The first cracks on Timewell: Trail of Celeste's proverbial surface begin to show up at its performance level.”
- “As if performance wasn’t locked in an immovable state already, the intrusive HUD cannot be disabled to mimic the arguably beautiful images shown on the game’s Steam store page.”
- “While the performance can probably be tweaked and the FPS increased to the 'golden standard' of 60, I doubt the vessel controls can further allow for the spatial freedom they deserve.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that excessive dialogue can interrupt gameplay and hinder progress, creating a sense of stagnation.
- “I really only have one major complaint: the dialogue is a little loud and brings the gameplay to a grinding halt, as you can't really progress until the characters stop talking.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and attention to detail, while others criticize the performance issues and lack of optimization. Overall, the art style is appreciated, but technical flaws detract from the overall experience for some users.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has raised concerns among players, suggesting that it may not cater well to those with shorter attention spans, potentially undermining its quality and intent, which is perceived as more than just a cash grab.
- “For the average player whose attention span is much lower than my patience, this can only spell disaster for a project that’s clearly not meant to be a lazy cash grab.”