Tales Across Time (2016)

Developer: Critical Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 80 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A linear, story-driven RPG where you experience three distinct narratives across different eras, blending exploration and turn-based combat with a melancholic, pixelated atmosphere.

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What players say

A short, story-driven RPG maker game that strips out leveling and grinding for a combat system focused on strategy. Players praise the music and pixel art, but some find the battles unbalanced and the three-part story feels unfinished.

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