Timothy vs the Aliens

Timothy vs the Aliens is a sub-mediocre platformer shooter whose own tragedy is that, for anyone except for the youngsters, nothing of any real substance lurks under its frequently formidable and beguiling veneer.

49%Game Brain Score

music, graphics

story, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 3 reviews

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Timothy vs the Aliens is a single player open world platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by WildSphere and was released on July 21, 2021. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Timothy vs the Aliens is a 3D platformer, adventure and action video game where we play the role of a gangster named Timothy, who lives in a black & white period and fights against the full-coloured aliens that have invaded his city.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Charming art style and great jazz soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
Decently challenging platforming and combat mechanics provide engaging gameplay.
Unique noir visuals and a fun open-world environment offer plenty to explore.

The game is short, with a playtime of less than two hours and lacks replayability.
Achievements are broken, and the developer has seemingly abandoned the game.
Control customization options are limited, leading to some confusion with the default layout.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music, particularly its jazz soundtrack, has received high praise from users, especially those who appreciate 40's jazz. While the variety of tracks may be limited, the quality is consistently described as top tier, with many players expressing a desire to purchase the soundtrack. Overall, the music significantly enhances the game's atmosphere and appeal.
- “Top tier soundtrack, especially for someone who loves jazz and 40's jazz.”
- “After watching CallMeKevin play it, I instantly fell in love with the setting and music of the game.”
- “Awesome jazz soundtrack; sadly not many different tracks, but still great ones.”
- “Awesome jazz soundtrack (sadly not many different but still great ones).”
- “Devs, please let me buy the soundtrack!!”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their charming art style and effective noir visuals, reminiscent of classic PS2 games but enhanced with modern aesthetics. The overall presentation contributes to a satisfying experience, complementing the game's platforming and combat elements.
- “The game features a good and charming art style.”
- “It's a bite-sized two-hour experience with decently challenging platforming and combat, as well as a very thoroughly-applied and satisfying aesthetic.”
- “It's not often we get actual noir visuals, and it looks fantastic and plays well too.”
- “Kinda reminds me of old PS2 games, just with modern visuals.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as simple and lacking depth, with some players expressing disappointment over its brevity, which can be completed in under two hours. However, there is a sense of untapped potential, with suggestions for the developers to enhance the narrative through additional downloadable content.
- “The story is simple, but I swear it has the potential if only the developers cared to add some story DLCs or something.”
- “No story.”
- “The story can be completed in less than 2 hours.”
- “The story is simple, but it has potential if only the developers cared enough to add some story DLCs or something.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the gameplay, suggesting that it effectively utilizes its mechanics and ideas, and express a desire for a sequel that builds upon these elements for an even better experience.
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “I think a follow-up using the same, but improved, mechanics and ideas would be a treat.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”