Twelve Minutes

 PC
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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 513 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 227 out of 513
  2. Mixed: 141 out of 513
  3. Negative: 145 out of 513

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  1. RoneZoneTV
    Aug 23, 2021
    8
    During my time playing 12 minutes I enjoyed my experience. I didn’t like some of the movement controls but the loop was really fun but there were parts I got a bit stuck on. Overall a good experience
  2. ThatLazyOtaku
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    Ok so first time playing through the game it's very exciting because you're figuring out everything and wondering "ok what happens if I do this or that" then once you figure out how everything works the next question you ask is "I know the important information and got the tools I need how do I use it". Figuring that part out is a little too difficult unless you're able to solve situationsOk so first time playing through the game it's very exciting because you're figuring out everything and wondering "ok what happens if I do this or that" then once you figure out how everything works the next question you ask is "I know the important information and got the tools I need how do I use it". Figuring that part out is a little too difficult unless you're able to solve situations like that easier than most. The endings were insane after getting them and was kind blowing because by then you understand almost everything. Great game highly recommend it finding out how to move forward can get a little too difficult but besides that the story, characters, and how deep it gets is amazing. Definitely something you don't see in most games.… Expand
  3. Oblivion_kw
    Aug 23, 2021
    8
    O jogo é muito bom e uma dificuldade mediana, a jogabilidade ótima, gostei bastante de jogar.
  4. bashar_pt
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Is a difficult game and sometimes a bit frustrating, but a really good game written and produced by the Portuguese legend Luis António!
  5. Ufalz
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    The game is very interesting, the concept for the story is totally amazing especially the voice acring. So many plot twist in the game that im not expecting and yet i still dont know why this game have a lot of hater because the concept of this game is time loop. Maybe that type of person has a small brain to understand the story. Totally a masterpiece
  6. SandeMC
    Aug 23, 2021
    6
    Honestly, I barely liked the game. It begins good, honestly. I expected to give it a 9/10. But then, the horrible twist and the end being repetitive. 6/10. Disappointed. (i'm not one of the review bombers, I'm an Xbox fan, but this game is seriously disappointing)
  7. Luper
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    Says a lot about how stupid the gaming community is when they somehow collectively give Cyberpunk a MUCH higher review score than something like this, which actually clearly has a lot of time, love and care put into it.
  8. wwsxaxsxas
    Aug 23, 2021
    8
    This is a good game, but...
    There's a downside to boredom in the second half.
  9. Esvext
    Aug 23, 2021
    8
    The game is not perfect, some dialogues and their consequences are not consistent, but the result is an excellent game. If you like games that don't consist in mashing buttons, if you like riddles and point and click games, you must play this. Scenario is also great, even if I feel like they were a bit inspired by a 2003 movie that I cannot name because if I do, I would spoil a bit...The game is not perfect, some dialogues and their consequences are not consistent, but the result is an excellent game. If you like games that don't consist in mashing buttons, if you like riddles and point and click games, you must play this. Scenario is also great, even if I feel like they were a bit inspired by a 2003 movie that I cannot name because if I do, I would spoil a bit...

    This could have been a big 3 hours long movie, or a mini TV series. Netflix, if you read me...    … Expand
  10. Darkys7
    Aug 22, 2021
    3
    the first hour she's really cool. you can do whatever you want as you are in a time loop) but then comes complete disappointment due to the fact that you have to move in the plot simply by clicking on everything. for me it would be better if you could come to conclusions from logical actions ala as in detective stories. in fact, you just need to click on everything in order to guess athe first hour she's really cool. you can do whatever you want as you are in a time loop) but then comes complete disappointment due to the fact that you have to move in the plot simply by clicking on everything. for me it would be better if you could come to conclusions from logical actions ala as in detective stories. in fact, you just need to click on everything in order to guess a random set of actions invented by the developers. Well, the main plot is also not for everybody.… Expand
  11. Eguia
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Es un gran video juego. El tiempo invertido y recompensa en cada intento. Es un juego intrigante y muy divertido. Quiero más juegos como este.
  12. Heisenberg421
    Aug 22, 2021
    0
    The game just seems really boring and the idea isn't interesitng, I refunded it
  13. paname95190
    Aug 22, 2021
    1
    trop prise de tete pour rien avoir a la fin pas vraiment mon truc mais a faire quand meme sur le gamepass
  14. Chumbo
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my favorite gaming experiences this year. The plot fits in perfectly with how Point-and-Click games operate. The pairing of a short time loop with excellent acting, and a gripping emotional Russian doll of a mystery yields a masterfully crafted singular experience.… Expand
  15. Oxyinco
    Aug 22, 2021
    0
    The game is full of guesswork and trying to do things you know you have to but can't figure out the convoluted way to actually do. The story is fine for the first half or so, but then it becomes a mess of information you're supposed to piece together into something coherent. Repeating the same thing over and over numbed my mind and I would stop after an hour if I was playing alone.
  16. onderd
    Aug 22, 2021
    5
    i had high expectations about the game, after i saw the trailer on e3 2019. But it was a disappointment for me. Short and cheap story(even for an independent game), average acting. I give all the six points for experimental game play. It could inspire other game developers. But to call it a game, maybe it should have more stories and possibilities to change the storyline with ouri had high expectations about the game, after i saw the trailer on e3 2019. But it was a disappointment for me. Short and cheap story(even for an independent game), average acting. I give all the six points for experimental game play. It could inspire other game developers. But to call it a game, maybe it should have more stories and possibilities to change the storyline with our decisions. As i said, it is a too much short and cheap story and even in this story there are unreasonable moments, such as that she opens the door, after i tell her to don't open and she accept. She can open the door after I lock/bar from inside.

    As many told, the idea is good, execution is bad.    … Expand
  17. Meta_Critzz
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing and unique game. You actually have to use your brain to finish this game. Way better than anything on PS.
  18. Opiu
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Un juego simple pero con una idea y una matriz muy genial con una ejecución increíble
  19. Blurrywolf
    Aug 22, 2021
    2
    I was initially kind of excited for this game since I like choose your own adventure and solving mysteries type games. But this game gets SO repetitive and feels like a drag since you have to see the same rooms and the same dialogue over and over again and after two hours I didn't have any interest in finishing the game anymore. Bummer.
  20. Bunkerbudy
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    Don't know why so many people complain about this game. I completed and 100% the game in less then 5 hours, it realy isn't that hard and there are moooore then enough tips given in the dialog. Mostly I am somebody who gets stuck easy in these kind of games, but this one was a real cassual one.

    Loved the game, realy fun and I recommende doing soms crazy stuf as wel, like killing your    Don't know why so many people complain about this game. I completed and 100% the game in less then 5 hours, it realy isn't that hard and there are moooore then enough tips given in the dialog. Mostly I am somebody who gets stuck easy in these kind of games, but this one was a real cassual one.

    Loved the game, realy fun and I recommende doing soms crazy stuf as wel, like killing your wife different kind of ways and make the cop watch you go mental xD    … Expand
  21. hoanns
    Aug 22, 2021
    7
    I found it interesting to play. The looping concept of the game is nice and you can try out many things. The plot twist is kind of absurd though and makes the ending not that rewarding.
  22. JontyS
    Aug 22, 2021
    5
    Boring, with some bugs. Glad what I played it on Game Pass and don't waste money on this game
  23. TomasLacerda
    Aug 22, 2021
    6
    Liked the story and the concept of it.
    Disliked the endings, how clunky animations are and same actor voicing multiples characters.
  24. Inbu
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Uwielbiam tego typu gry, a ich pomysł jest fascynujący, chociaż wciąż ma kilka punktów do popraw
  25. XPR0PR18
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing! Absolutely take the time to play it if you have an opportunity, even if this kind of game doesn't seem like your thing. I absolutely loved it & I hope we get more games like this on Game Pass.
  26. Agasdus
    Aug 22, 2021
    0
    Bad writing, worse execution. Repetitive, boring puzzles, you won't care what will happen, you definitely won't like any endings. Dialogue options are sloppy and makes you frustrated. And the worst thing is, loop means **** for this game, there is no real purpose
  27. Alonsox123
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Great idea, great mechanics and yet a simple game, a breath of fresh air for your gaming needs!
  28. SuperBurger
    Aug 22, 2021
    7
    Fun for a short while but can get repetitive and boring. Fun for someone looking for a story based mystery game, but overall a mediocre game at best.
  29. AlexNintendero
    Aug 22, 2021
    9
    [Spanish] Un juego corto pero entretenido, lo de tener muchos finales me recuerda a reventure, llegado a un punto es dificil encontrar nuevas pistas ya que hay que fijarse en TODO lo que veas, después e 3h no consigo el final verdadero, recomendado, no se hace repetitivo porque sie pre se te ocurre algo que hacer.
  30. aljirik1992
    Aug 22, 2021
    7
    Без пяти минут 12

    … уже с титульного экрана. Внимание, понимание и азарт играющих начинают биться с намеренной монотонностью полёта фантазии авторов двенадцати минут. А потому риск ни к чему не прийти, когда все три действующих фактора сойдут на нет, крайне велик, как и мастерски проделанная работа трёх актёров, которых не смогли лаконично связать со всеми сценами, где трио    Без пяти минут 12

    … уже с титульного экрана. Внимание, понимание и азарт играющих начинают биться с намеренной монотонностью полёта фантазии авторов двенадцати минут. А потому риск ни к чему не прийти, когда все три действующих фактора сойдут на нет, крайне велик, как и мастерски проделанная работа трёх актёров, которых не смогли лаконично связать со всеми сценами, где трио взаимодействует друг с другом. В то же время попарно химией между персонажами просто свербит, а оставшись наедине с подконтрольным уже сам игрок волен поддаться безысходности, пока мрачная «как достать соседа» насчитывает минуты до очередного перезапуска происходящего, что одновременно является и главной загвоздкой, и беспринципной силой игрового процесса. Правда данность эта предназначена только для того, чтобы единожды сделать всё правильно, и не как-либо иначе. Где-то за 5 минут до финала вопросов накопившихся за прохождение окажется больше, чем ответов, но всё, что получится в конце это продолжить…    … Expand
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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 60
  3. Negative: 0 out of 60
  1. Gamersky
    Dec 2, 2021
    66
    Twelve minutes is a puzzle game with the theme of time loop. Although the scenes are rich in details and the art design is attractive, the mediocre gameplay and bad ending ruin everything the game has come before.
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  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Nov 30, 2021
    64
    It’s one of those cases where it’s really hard to rate a game. It has a great concept and good plot delivery, but actual gameplay is incredibly frustrating. You’re stuck in the loop along with your character, with no way to fast-forward the events, and you have to meticulously try every possible combination, until find the trigger that will open up a new option. And then you re-check it all over again. [Issue#256, p.44]
  3. JeuxActu
    Nov 24, 2021
    75
    Used to atypical games, the publisher Annapurna Interactive surprises us once again with Twelve Minutes. Yes indeed the game has some rigid animations, not really worthy in 2021, game is quite short, and the system of dialogues isn't perfect, but the stifling atmosphere, the atypical staging, the surprising scenario and the puzzles are really worth the detour in our opinion.
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