Underplayed Gems

The Temporal Invasion (2016)

The Temporal Invasion cover
Developer
Hybriona Technologies LLP
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.5 of 5, 110 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A text-heavy puzzle adventure that feels like real-world detective work, requiring extensive online research to uncover a dark sci-fi mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the puzzle depth and detective feel but are sharply divided on whether the game is worth starting, since it was sold as a complete game yet stops halfway through with no part two in sight. Many also cite constant grammar errors and a cumbersome interface as persistent frustrations.

Screenshots

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