Time Hollow

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  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2008
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  • Summary: Featuring a variety of interesting characters that come to life via the words of Junko Kawano, script writer for "Suikoden IV," Time Hollow enables players to guide Ethan Kairos on his quest to solve the mysterious disappearance of his family. While on his quest, Ethan comes across theFeaturing a variety of interesting characters that come to life via the words of Junko Kawano, script writer for "Suikoden IV," Time Hollow enables players to guide Ethan Kairos on his quest to solve the mysterious disappearance of his family. While on his quest, Ethan comes across the mysterious Hollow Pen - an uncanny object that has the unique power to open portals to the past. Using the stylus pen and dual screen capabilities of the DS, players can use the Hollow Pen to draw portals between past and present. As they progress through their journey, they will encounter a variety of interesting characters that help them guide Ethan on his search for his family. [Konami]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. RPG Fan
    83
    It was fun to play, had some great production values, and sported a contemporary anime vibe.
  2. Nintendojo
    78
    While Time Hollow doesn't necessarily bring a ton of new ideas to the adventure genre, it does provide a satisfying, if somewhat short, experience for fans of investigative gameplay and time travel story lines.
  3. GameFocus
    73
    If you enjoy story-based adventure games, you will really enjoy Time Hollow. There are plenty of twists and surprises along the way that you will want to see how it ends. The game is relatively easy but the hand-holding will disappoint the older crowd who will look for a challenge.
  4. IGN
    70
    Time Hollow is a terrific premise that I would love to see explored further in sequels.
  5. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    60
    Entirely a typical adventure game with attractive time shifting. Strong story can fill parts of the game which are somehow …hollow. [Nov 2008]
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  6. GameSpot
    55
    There's a cool time-bending story to this adventure, but the simplistic gameplay saps much of the fun.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    30
    The spiritual sequel to Shadow Of Memories has the same time travelling intrigue but less gameplay.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Cynthia
    May 10, 2009
    10
    I love it! It was fun to play, beautiful anime style, the soundtrack is awesome, and I wasn't bored at all! If you play adventure games, I love it! It was fun to play, beautiful anime style, the soundtrack is awesome, and I wasn't bored at all! If you play adventure games, like the Phoenix Wright: Ace attorney-series, Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and games like that, you MUST play this game too! And the video at the beginning is just awesome.… Expand
  2. JamesMock
    Oct 3, 2008
    10
    I thought the story was top notch and really did an excellent job conveying all it wanted you to know. I think it is perfect as a point and I thought the story was top notch and really did an excellent job conveying all it wanted you to know. I think it is perfect as a point and click adventure game, I hear a lot of complaints that there is not enough action in this game. I find this accusation to be insane considering that the game never said it was an action game... the game is a point and click(tap) adventure game. It would be like buying a coconut cream pie and complaining that they left out the chocolate cream... Well... you didn't buy a chocolate cream pie so why would you expect it to be one! In all seriousness though I do believe this game is great and definitely should be checked into especially if you like story driven adventure games.… Expand
  4. NekoCat
    Nov 8, 2008
    9
    Short, but sweet. It was an absolute pleasure to play and had a great story. As some of the reviewers have said, this isn't really Short, but sweet. It was an absolute pleasure to play and had a great story. As some of the reviewers have said, this isn't really breaking any new ground in either play mechanics or sci-fi, but the wonderful characters, dialog, and plot more than make up for it. Think of it as an interactive short-story that will leave you wanting more.… Expand
  5. ChrisD
    Sep 22, 2009
    8
    I really enjoyed this game, despite the lack of challenge. It was refreshing and relaxing but what you could do was surprisingly narrow in I really enjoyed this game, despite the lack of challenge. It was refreshing and relaxing but what you could do was surprisingly narrow in scope to what it had the potential for.… Expand
  6. vahn
    May 26, 2016
    7
    I was checking old games until I noticed this old one in the closest: I didn't play it for over 8 years now! Out of curiosity I replayed theI was checking old games until I noticed this old one in the closest: I didn't play it for over 8 years now! Out of curiosity I replayed the whole game, despite remembering being quite disappointed. And I can't say I'm still that impressed.

    The game's story is good but it has hiccups, especially when trying to explain itself. The character is a bore, barely feeling impressed or anything, while the other characters are also quite forgettable. Unfortunately the best characters are Derek and Kori, since a lot of the game is around them. Not even the villain is remarkable.. It's also extremely short: I clocked in less than 4 hours.

    Still, it's alright for itself: give it a try if you find a copy.    … Expand
  7. tukumalu
    Jun 9, 2020
    6
    Such bland characters, stories with full of loopholes and underwhelming villain.
  8. ZangBang
    Oct 24, 2022
    2
    23/100
    Time Hollow is a detective story that offers some nice unsettling scenarios and interesting plot twists that make the most of its    23/100
    Time Hollow is a detective story that offers some nice unsettling scenarios and interesting plot twists that make the most of its time-travel concepts, but the impact of its emotional moments and the overall enjoyment of the story are fatally spoiled by a cast of terribly shallow, one-dimensional characters, with their dullness only accentuated by the game's insipid art-style. The gameplay is just as dry, with only a handful of situations offering a meaningful logical or deduction challenge. Most of the times, the story will just tell you exactly what to do or expect you to tediously wander around town aimlessly and speak to the same people repeatedly until a clue will randomly appear on your way.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#93 Best DS Game of 2008
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#32 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
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#52 Most Shared DS Game of 2008