All articles tagged with #time loop
The latest episode of "Star Trek: Discovery" brings back two classic TV tropes, featuring a time loop and a bottle episode that takes place entirely within the USS Discovery. The episode serves as a homage to classic television storytelling techniques while also incorporating a fresh twist on the clip-show concept, providing a mini-highlight reel of the crew's past adventures.
Amazon Prime Members can now claim the PC version of the highly acclaimed game Deathloop for free until January 10, 2024. Deathloop is a first-person shooter with a Groundhog Day-style time loop concept, where players have 24 hours to kill eight targets before the day resets. The game offers creative gameplay and has received rave reviews, making it a must-play for gaming enthusiasts. Non-Prime Members can join for $14.99 per month or $139 per year to access this and other benefits.
Outer Wilds, the critically acclaimed time loop narrative adventure game, has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch after a delay. The game's Creative Director, Alex Beachum, discussed the challenges of bringing the game to the Switch, the influence of Zelda on its development, and the difficulties of creating a time loop game. The team also expressed excitement about moving on to new projects after a decade of working on Outer Wilds.
GrimGrimoire OnceMore, a remaster of the 2007 RTS game, features Lillet Blan trying to survive her studies at the Silver Star Tower while stuck in a time loop. The game offers familiar mechanics to fans of RTS classics like StarCraft, but the repetitive maps and plain backgrounds are a missed opportunity. However, the addition of a Skill Tree, Grand Magic, and the ability to fast-forward time during battles make the game more playable. The story structure and visuals have had a solid upgrade for the Nintendo Switch, making it a worthwhile game for both new fans and those who have played the original.
Slay the Princess, a horror visual novel game by Black Tabby Games, stole the show at PAX East 2023. The demo, available on Steam, features a time loop where the player must kill a princess who is a threat to the world. However, the princess appears differently to each player based on their dialogue choices and actions. The game raises questions about the narrator's motives and the true nature of the conflict. Slay the Princess is set to launch on Steam in the fall.