The Temporal Invasion
Hybriona Technologies LLP · 2016 · Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Puzzle, Alternate History
PC
Mostly Positive71% · 82
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About The Temporal Invasion
DISCLAIMER
* This Game is not suited for all Gamers. Extensive use of Google search (Google-fu) and other forms of Internet research are required. Google-fu is an integral part of the gameplay!
* The Game does not yet accommodate Color-blindness. Also, it may present some difficulties for those who are hearing-impaired.
Note
* PART II is completed and released. The Game is officially complete.
Do you want to feel like REAL Explorer and Mystery Solver?
EXPERIENCE this Story-Driven Alternate Reality Game (ARG) that blends Your Real Life with Science Fiction as it explores the Dark Limits of Conspiracy, Alternate History, The Supernatural and Fringe Science.
To solve the devilishly difficult mysteries of The Temporal Invasion, you must use every available resource to solve the challenges set before you. Though the game provides you with many in-game sandbox exploration tools, including a sandbox Computer loaded with the latest in Custom Investigative Software and a suite of potent Investigative Gadgets, you must also use every Real Life mystery-solving tool at your disposal: The Internet, The Library, Professors, Friends, and maybe even your Grandma and Grandpa!
We are constantly working hard to improve your experience.
Thank you for all the amazing feedback!
STORY
A young man has spent his life suffering from a mysterious memory problem wherein his recollections of the past are not consistent with reality. Throughout his existence, he has suffered the ridicule of his teachers and classmates because of his strange problem.
His path takes a turn when he is contacted by an enigmatic figure who maintains that the young man is, in fact, possessed of a secret and incredible destiny.
The figure, who calls himself Dr. Quantum, says that his memory problem is not a problem at all, but rather is an immunity... a special power pertaining to the very fabric of time itself. He enlists the young man to take part in a great adventure against a deadly adversary, and to use his powers and intellect to solve some of the most dangerous conspiracies, puzzles and mysteries in our history. Mysteries that will, when solved, unlock some of the most fundamental and fascinating Truths of the Universe itself!
GAMEPLAY
The game is a streamlined, modern take on the Alternate Reality Game (ARG) genre. Each puzzle is presented as a titillating combination of text, images, sound, video, CCTV footage and 3D objects. The puzzles lead you on through the storyline, integrating and building upon the mysteries you've already uncovered, and revealing deeper and more complex enigmas that will amaze, thrill, and even scare you. Be warned: the solutions to the puzzles are not easy to discover, and may be hidden in history, obscured by cryptograms, embedded within steganographic images, concealed within riddles, shrouded in history, or guarded by any number of other dark concealments.
The game intends to connect you with reality, so you are encouraged to use any real-world resources available to you: Internet, Books, Library, Encyclopedias, ANYTHING! Well, except Spoilers, for obvious reasons :P
You are only limited by your imagination.
Think laterally, think outside the box, home in on information like a librarian with a neural net co-processor... do whatever you must to Move Forward and Solve the Mysteries!
Come, Take a Stand! Find the Truth. Reveal the Secrets of the Universe and Repel The Temporal Invasion!
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
The Temporal Invasion is certainly a fairly unique game on Steam, but being unique doesn't mean it's "good" by any stretch of the imagination. This is sold as an "Augmented Reality" game, but before you start thinking about real world interactions like Pokemon Go, this is much dumber than that. What it means is you need to use your web browser and google stuff. Like, you know, a walkthrough for the game. Or, more likely, try googling "How do I uninstall The Temporal Invasion?". The implementation here is really shoddy, it might as well be a browser game. Following this along, the developer makes the ridiculous demand that you should play the game in windowed mode, because then it's easier to use your web browser. But wow, what a crap gaming experience that results in. Especially considering one goal that games should always aspire to is "immersiveness". From a technical perspective, the game doesn't meet basic minimum requirements that most PC gamers expect as standard. While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality. …2 found this helpful
Solve mysteries basically, sometimes the hints are a bit off and confusing but other then that relaxing game to play1 found this helpful
This is a game that challenges you to solve a series of puzzles and mysteries that span across history, science, and conspiracy. You will need to use both in-game tools and real-world resources to find the clues and uncover the truth. The game is a modern take on the alternate reality game (ARG) genre, blending fiction and reality in an immersive way. The game has some pros and cons that you should consider before buying it. Some of the pros are: • The game has a compelling story that will keep you hooked and curious. • The game has a variety of puzzles that test your logic, creativity, and research skills. • The game has a low price and a high replay value, as you can try different paths and solutions. Some of the cons are: • The game has some technical issues and bugs that can affect the gameplay and immersion. • The game has some unrealistic and confusing elements, such as the delivery of information and the lack of explanation for some puzzles. • The game has some clichéd and predictable aspects, such as the use of common conspiracy theories and historical events. It is not perfect, but it is worth a try if you are looking for a unique and challenging experience.…1 found this helpful
Very interesting premise, but holy crap is the game janky. And this is coming from someone used to the jank level of Slavic games.
I enjoyed the first two puzzles but then it didn't seem to increase in difficulty and became repetitive very fast. I might have stuck around if I enjoyed the writing or story but found it personally very lacking in both areas. I suppose maybe this could be for a lower age group though because the conspiracy story paired very beginner level arg puzzles feels odd.
The Temporal invasion is an extremely extensive ARG, in the form of an internet scavenger hunt. When new, I would have recommended this game. However, after almost 8 years, it's becoming very difficult. Many custom webpages that were set up for it are no longer easy to find, and some news stories have been forced far enough down it's gotten much tougher. Also, I had a huge problem with the video sections being too grainy for me to be able to properly interpret them.
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