Underplayed Gems

The Tides of Time (2020)

The Tides of Time cover
Developer
Ohana Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.1 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A thoughtful, time-looping adventure across a pixelated archipelago where you investigate islands and fight bosses to unravel a mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the charming pixel art and Zelda-like exploration, but are split on the 20-minute time loop: some find it clever for gathering information, others find it tedious and punishing. The lack of key rebinding is noted, and a few report boss bugs.

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