Timeworks

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Timeworks is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Tommyl1126 and was released on March 30, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Timeworks is a single-player 3D puzzle platformer with an awesome soundtrack, featuring time-traveling chaos and unique puzzles. As a new hire at Timeworks, you'll work with past versions of yourself to fill quotas and solve problems across 3 distinct environments. With 45+ puzzles, comedic characters, and a dynamic jazz soundtrack, casual gameplay takes 10 hours and offers many more for optimization and experimentation.

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Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a unique time travel concept and clever puzzles that provide a satisfying challenge.
The art style is charming, and the soundtrack is catchy, enhancing the overall experience.
The gameplay mechanics are innovative, allowing players to control multiple versions of themselves to solve puzzles.

The requirement to play each character in sequence can make some puzzles feel tedious and frustrating.
There is no undo function, which can lead to significant setbacks after making small mistakes.
Some puzzles are described as obtuse, requiring excessive trial and error to complete.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its innovative time-travel mechanics and clever puzzles, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Portal. Players appreciate the frequent introduction of new mechanics, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging, while the charming art style and funky soundtrack enhance the overall enjoyment. The game is described as a unique and satisfying puzzle experience that encourages creative problem-solving.
- “This game stands out as a genuinely enjoyable puzzle game, with some very thought-provoking time-travel mechanics.”
- “I have never played a game like this; for the main mechanics alone, it was worth the price of admission.”
- “This game pleasantly surprised me with the depth of its mechanics and level design, while having a very cute charm to it!”
- “If you are somebody who likes difficult puzzle games with new mechanics, you should consider playing Timeworks.”
- “Zero grind, new mechanics are introduced so often it feels like a joy to find another interesting way to play.”
- “I really fell in love with the unique mechanics of the game!”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
35%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its catchy, funky, and dynamic qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. The soundtrack not only complements the cute characters and engaging puzzles but also stands out as a significant aspect of the game, with some players expressing appreciation for the effort put into its production and even the release of a soundtrack. Overall, the energetic and enjoyable music contributes greatly to the game's appeal.
- “The music is spectacular!”
- “I love the energy in this game, the dynamic music makes me really hustle in some of these levels.”
- “Amazing soundtrack to boot.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their charming art style and humorous character designs, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. Reviewers appreciate the combination of movement, sound effects, and visuals, which enhance the overall gameplay, particularly in the context of its unique time-traveling and puzzle-solving mechanics. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, adding to the game's appeal.
- “Graphics are good for the first game out of Starworks Studios!”
- “Super charming art style, fun puzzles, and a unique idea!”
- “The time-traveling and clone concept is unique, and the characters and art style are funny and put a smile on my face.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a minimal story that some players find enjoyable, particularly puzzle enthusiasts, while others feel indifferent, indicating that the lack of a strong narrative does not detract from their overall experience.
- “There's a nice little story that you can follow as well and overall it's a great game for any puzzle enthusiast.”
- “There's a nice little story that you can follow as well and overall it's a great game for any puzzle enthusiast.”
- “☐ no story”
- “I'm not a story guy, and I was content.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a funny tutorial, cute characters, and a unique time-traveling and cloning concept that adds to the comedic experience. Players appreciate the clever use of motivational and demotivational posters, along with catchy music and engaging action, all contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the combination of interesting gameplay and amusing art style leaves players smiling.
- “The time-traveling and clone concept is unique, and the characters and art style are funny and put a smile on my face.”
- “There were some nice little touches in the form of 'motivational posters/demotivational posters' that made me laugh.”
- “Interesting gameplay, funny characters, and amazing art.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to the sequential character play requirement, which leads to tedious and often obtuse puzzles. The lack of an undo function exacerbates the issue, as minor mistakes force players to redo multiple steps, making the experience feel laborious and unenjoyable. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant detractor from the game's enjoyment.
- “The requirement to play each character in sequence makes some of the puzzles very obtuse and then difficult to execute once you do know what to do. These particular puzzles need tweaking because they're very tedious and not fun to do. There is nothing more frustrating in this game than making one small timing error and having to undo all of your work. This game has a reset but not an undo function; you cannot go slightly back in time to undo a slight mistake. Playing each character in sequence means if you have to fix the first one, you have to do the second and so on all over again, even if they would have lined up correctly.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, particularly enjoying the challenge of speed running after mastering its mechanics. The engaging characters and sound design further enhance the desire to revisit the game.
- “I love the replay value, especially when trying to speedrun once you have figured it out.”
- “Great characters, sound design, and replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive world-building, which complements the challenging yet rewarding puzzles, creating a captivating experience for players.
- “The puzzles are challenging but very rewarding, and the atmosphere and world-building are great!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates excellent stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, where users report smooth performance without the need for any adjustments.
- “This game runs great on my Steam Deck, no tinkering required.”