time travel Archives

AppWizard

May 7, 2025

I pride myself on keeping up with Steam’s under-the-radar gems, but April was packed with enough new games to keep me busy for the rest of 2025

In April 2025, over 100 games launched, with notable titles including Blue Prince and Clair Obscur, the latter receiving significant attention. Clair Obscur was released on April 22nd and has a 94% rating from 39 reviews. Maliki: Poison Of The Past, inspired by a French comic, was released on April 20th. Mythical Concept Starnaut, a narrative-driven game, was released on April 28th with a 97% rating from 45 reviews. Bionic Bay, a stylish platformer, was released on April 17th and has a 90% rating from 264 reviews. Asura The Striker, released on April 23rd, has a 93% rating from 49 reviews. Traveler's Refrain, an action RPG, was released on April 11th with a 92% rating from 26 reviews. Voidborn, a low-fi shooter, was released on April 7th with a 90% rating from 262 reviews. I, Robot, a reimagining of an arcade classic, was released on April 17th and has a 95% rating from 20 reviews. Lab Rat, a dystopian comedy, was released on April 15th with a 97% rating from 188 reviews. Peppered: An Existential Platformer, released on April 7th, has a 95% rating from 266 reviews. Repose, a workplace horror game, was released on April 14th and has a 90% rating from 74 reviews.

AppWizard

April 23, 2025

Old Skies review

Wadjet Eye Games will release the adventure game Old Skies on April 23, 2024. The game is set in a futuristic New York City in the 2060s and follows Fia Quinn, a ChronoZen agent who guides wealthy tourists through time manipulation. Fia is chronolocked, remaining unchanged by the timeline's fluctuations, which contrasts with her clients' evolving lives. The gameplay features accessible puzzles that encourage logical thinking, including a scenario where Fia must create a life-saving drug from non-existent ingredients. The game departs from Wadjet Eye's traditional pixel art style, using bold colors and comic book-inspired designs. It features a jazzy score by Thomas Regin and explores themes of love, loss, and human emotion. Fia's character development highlights her struggle for agency in her role, with her experiences portrayed through Sally Beaumont's performance.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

You probably don’t remember Remember Me, but its one brilliantly unforgettable idea lives on

Developer Don't Nod is primarily known for its Life is Strange series, while its debut game, Remember Me, received a lukewarm reception and disappointing sales, leading to financial difficulties for the studio. The game features protagonist Nilin, who possesses judo skills and engages in limited martial arts combat, but much of the gameplay involves traversing the city rather than combat. Neo-Paris is visually striking, showcasing artistic design, but lacks coherent world-building and a logical foundation for its narrative. The story revolves around memory manipulation, with Nilin able to alter the memories of key characters, a mechanic that illustrates how pivotal moments shape identities. Despite its shortcomings, some concepts from Remember Me were later refined and successfully integrated into Life is Strange.

BetaBeacon

December 9, 2024

Top 20 best retro games on Android

- Crazy Taxi Classic is an iconic arcade retro game now available on smartphones where players can be a law-abiding driver or a reckless madman to earn extra tips. - Another World is a 30-year-old game where players control a scientist who ends up on another planet after an experiment gone wrong. - Tomb of the Mask is a Pac-Man inspired endless-runner game where players guide a tomb raider through a vertical labyrinth collecting stars, pellets, and coins. - Dragon Quest I is a classic JRPG game where players take control of the chosen one on a quest to slay the Dragonlord and save the princess of Alefgard Kingdom.

AppWizard

November 22, 2024

Gacha games are bigger than ever before—here are the best you can play right now

Gacha games have transitioned from mobile platforms to PC, enhancing gameplay complexity. Genshin Impact, released in 2020 by Hoyoverse, features an expansive open world and unique character combat systems, with the latest update introducing the Natlan region. Wuthering Waves, set to release in 2024 by Kuro Games, captures Genshin Impact's essence with engaging combat and parkour mechanics, though its narrative may be convoluted. Honkai: Star Rail, released in 2023 by Hoyoverse, offers turn-based combat and an auto-battle option, appealing to players seeking a lighter experience compared to Genshin. Reverse: 1999, released in 2023 by Bluepoch Games, features a painterly art style and time travel mechanics, allowing players to pull for a dog named Pickles. Nikke: Goddess of Victory, released in 2023 by Shift Up, is a rail shooter with a strong narrative and generous player rewards, though it includes fanservice elements. Honkai Impact 3rd, released in 2019 by Hoyoverse, offers hack-and-slash gameplay and received a significant expansion in 2024. Upcoming gacha games include Infinity Nikki, set for release on December 5, 2024, which will feature open-world exploration and outfit customization, and Arknights: Endfield, scheduled for mid-2025, which will introduce an open-world RPG format with base-building elements.

AppWizard

September 26, 2024

Time-travel turn-based RPG Threads of Time announced for consoles, PC

Publisher Humble Games and developer Riyo Games are collaborating on a turn-based RPG titled Threads of Time. The game features 2.5D pixel art created with Unreal Engine 5 and allows players to explore various time periods, including the age of dinosaurs and a futuristic world. It includes a strategic turn-based combat system that enables powerful team combos and time manipulation. Players will assemble a diverse party of characters from different eras to combat a plot threatening the timeline. The game will be available on consoles, including Xbox Series, and on PC via Steam, but a specific release date has not been provided. An announcement trailer and screenshots are available.

AppWizard

September 26, 2024

I’m beyond excited for Threads of Time, the flashy Chrono Trigger-inspired RPG

During the Tokyo Game Show, Xbox announced a new game titled Threads of Time, which features elements like sky pirates, a mech-infested cyberpunk city, and dinosaurs. The game involves a quest to restore the ancient order of the Time Knights and will be available on Steam, though a release date has not been provided.

AppWizard

August 9, 2024

Kingmakers, the game about going back in time with an M4 tank, doesn’t have a release date yet, but it does somehow have a movie deal

The upcoming game Kingmakers features gameplay that allows players to use an M4 tank in a medieval setting and has secured a movie deal with Story Kitchen, known for adaptations like Sonic the Hedgehog. The game’s narrative involves time travel, where players go back 500 years to change the outcome of a war and potentially prevent an apocalypse. The storyline is not fully revealed, but it draws inspiration from previous time travel films. The game is anticipated to launch later this year.