Entwined Time

"Entwined Time" is a somewhat complex premise for a game. You solve puzzles across multiple chapters, learning increasingly complex time-bending mechanics. Sounds rich and deep, but the way this is presented as a simple 2D/minimalist/pixelcrap game deterred most gamers. What do you do in the game? The time mechanic is simpler than it sounds, your moves are listed for each of the robots you control and the game is just about rewinding/winding forward until you get the movement sequences right. It's actually quite boring after the first couple of levels. The graphics aren't great, simple pixely looking minimalist/bare bones/minimum effort stuff. That's understandably a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost. Gaming is a primarily visual medium, and if developers want to succeed, they must understand that it's not an area for compromise. You deserve better than compromises. This is "free" enough, at least you won't be expected to spend any more money after you download this, but just because something is free doesn't mean it's good. I mean.. the developer couldn't even afford to …

Very difficult but in a fun way I like the concept but it definitely takes a while to get used to. Can't say that I've played puzzle games where the first few levels is already pretty challenging

Great game!!! It can be hard at times, but I've had a lot of fun interacting with the community and messing around in the level editor. If you are seeing this review you should go play it right now it's litterally free (I'm still amazed that it's not sold for money).

doesn't get much better than this, a masterclass in puzzle design

Interesting puzzle game with a clever temporal mechanic that's unique among puzzle games I've played. The hint system is really helpful for making progress without giving up and looking at the solutions but I appreciate that that's also an option. I've cleared chapter 0 and a couple of the EX puzzles so far (which don't have hints, only solutions) and I'm really enjoying it, and I'll definitely be coming back to this when I have more caffeine. Other notes that may be of interest: - minimalist art style -- which helps not get in the way of the puzzles and also means a potato can run this game - jazzy chiptunes which I enjoy but you can always turn them off if you don't like chiptunes (or if you're just going crazy from having been stuck on a level a while) full disclosure: I know the dev from elsewhere, but I don't think that was a factor in this review.

Great puzzles and free