Twelve Minutes

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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 513 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 141 out of 513
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  1. haroldnmadge
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    12 minutes starts off with an interesting top-down view of an apartment foyer. The tutorial and game mechanics are offered by navigating down the hallway to your apartment door and opening it. The controls and gameplay are a very straight forward click and drag system which is very intuitive.

    The graphics are quite nice for the style and suits the story and gameplay. It is nothing    12 minutes starts off with an interesting top-down view of an apartment foyer. The tutorial and game mechanics are offered by navigating down the hallway to your apartment door and opening it. The controls and gameplay are a very straight forward click and drag system which is very intuitive.

    The graphics are quite nice for the style and suits the story and gameplay. It is nothing special though and no use of ray tracing or any particularly breathtaking visuals. The voice cast were great and this is no surprise considering the three main actors were James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem DaFoe. No expense spared in the casting department which helps with the immersion.

    The game revolves around your tiny apartment with your wife and is played out in real time with a maximum of 12 minutes through any given time loop. Each time someone dies or the current story is played out the story is rewound back to the start of the 12 minutes and the loop starts again.

    Whilst it does sound extremely monotonous, each play through gives you more information and answers in order to use that newly acquired information to go forward the loop after and it continues until you are able to solve the mystery and get one or several of the many endings. I thought the story was excellent and was not disappointed.

    I can see how some people may be turned off by the repetitiveness of running through the same scene and dialogue over and over again, but for me this was the interesting part. It wasn't until I was attempting achievements that it started to feel a bit grindy.

    I had an absolute blast searching for new ways to gather more information and get closer to the end and thought it was a very clever way for a point and click puzzle/adventure game if you would even call it that. This was one of my favourite games in a long time and I can't wait for Annapurna Interactive to try something similar in a new release. I would definitely be playing on launch that's for sure!    … Expand
  2. NikiLauda
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Simply amazing. One of the best experiences all-time.
    Awesomely atmospheric, thrilling, exciting, surprising, frustrating, demanding but rewarding.
    If you like time-loop experience, you'll live an experience you'll never forget.
    In his genre niece, a wonderfully crafted masterpiece, made with heart.
  3. peteraff1
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    One of the most intriguing games I played in the past 10 years. Reminded me a lot of memento. I absolutely loved the atmosphere and how you need to think and adjust to situations without having the game tell you what to do with texts or pointers on your screen. The immersion was on point. Definitely one of my favorite indies of all time. I hope the developer or another developer makesOne of the most intriguing games I played in the past 10 years. Reminded me a lot of memento. I absolutely loved the atmosphere and how you need to think and adjust to situations without having the game tell you what to do with texts or pointers on your screen. The immersion was on point. Definitely one of my favorite indies of all time. I hope the developer or another developer makes games more like this, time loop style, but longer and more complex.… Expand
  4. PiePieper
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    A true masterpiece. Even Kojima cant stop playing it. Allstar cast, great story and loop. Amazing
  5. FernandesMM
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. One of the best games I've played in years. It's simple and complex at the same time. You have to be smart to be able to finish. Those who give this game negative marks are because they are not smart enough and are frustrated at being a loser.
  6. peterev0
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Some little bugs here and there, but the overall experience is amazing. Game isn't repetitive at all but sometimes you may need to guess to procede further in the story
  7. 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
  8. aesko
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    I don't know why there are so many haters here... It is absolutely not bad game at all. I having so much fun with it, I don't even count the time. 8 hours gone in a few seconds. One of the best gaming experience for sure!
  9. Iliyateb
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    AMAZING.loved every minute of it with a truly engaging story
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Moxley
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Simplemente la historia y las opciones qué te permite son increíbles, los detalles de como el personaje actúa diferente con cada loop y desicion qué tome la verdad me encanta, esos detalles son hermosos ❤️
  14. Fearmoon
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    I don't know why there are so many haters here... It is absolutely not bad game at all. I having so much fun with it, I don't even count the time. 8 hours gone in a few seconds. One of the best gaming experience for sure!
  15. 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!
  16. Chocomint
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    This game is truly amazing, I got hooked for hours trying to figure out my mistakes and what the optimal path is, it could be done in a few minutes but will take you many hours at first; it got frustrating at some point when you don't know what you're doing wrong but that isn't a big of a deal, the game pushes you to dig deeper into the dialogs to find out what happened until you'veThis game is truly amazing, I got hooked for hours trying to figure out my mistakes and what the optimal path is, it could be done in a few minutes but will take you many hours at first; it got frustrating at some point when you don't know what you're doing wrong but that isn't a big of a deal, the game pushes you to dig deeper into the dialogs to find out what happened until you've unsealed every piece of the puzzle. I had a lot of fun so I'm giving it a 10.… Expand
  17. Luquitass
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Me encanto el juego me vicio bastante y en una tarde me lo pase aunque todavía sigo intentando sacar los demás finales
  18. Alonsox123
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Great idea, great mechanics and yet a simple game, a breath of fresh air for your gaming needs!
  19. FalloutDead
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Ich liebe es und hatte meinen Spaß damit und habe es genossen alles auszuprobieren um den Verlauf zu ändern. Gerne mehr davon :)
  20. Juann578
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Me encanta este tipo de juegos y su idea es fascinante aunque le queda algunos puntos por mejorar
  21. leonard009
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Un increíble indie con una historia fascinante aunque le falta comprenderse a si mismo ya que el juego tratándose de un bucle de 12 minutos no se llega a conectar entre lo divertido y nervioso que nos pone
  22. leonar7
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Su simpleza pero al mismo tiempo lo alto que intenta llegar este juego me fascina aunque le falta un pulido en las animaciones o incluso detalles simples como poner algunos efectos o música mas tensa en momentos justos mejorarían aun mas el juego pero increíble para un juego indie
  23. pepe743
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    I love this type of game and its idea is fascinating although it still has some points to improve
  24. CanisCanemEdit
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Finished it in one seat. Amazing voice acting, intriguing. Music is great, art style as well. One of a kind.
  25. Soco9135
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Loving the game! A must play if you are at any platform. 10/10 for me and the plot is amazing ! :)
  26. gareez
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Its simplicity but at the same time how high this game tries to reach fascinates me although it lacks a polish in the animations or even simple details such as putting some effects or more tense music in just moments would improve the game even more but incredible for an indie game
  27. DefecTz
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    I don’t know why are so many reviewing bomb this as a bad game. It has and amazing cast worth good voice acting. The story is unique and will leave you wanting for more, especially with the ending. I love that the developers is making this story in a different eay then a normal story based game, really creative. Not to mention that it makes you think and doesn’t hold your hand which greatI don’t know why are so many reviewing bomb this as a bad game. It has and amazing cast worth good voice acting. The story is unique and will leave you wanting for more, especially with the ending. I love that the developers is making this story in a different eay then a normal story based game, really creative. Not to mention that it makes you think and doesn’t hold your hand which great ao that ways you can do different outcomes as the protagonist.… Expand
  28. akininceoglu
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    This is the best game which i played in 2021.İts really greay 10/10.Masterpiece
  29. Iago_Tavares
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    I'm loving this game, it's an experience unlike anything I've ever played. I get why some people find it frustating to reapeat the same loop several times trying to figure out what to do differently. But, that's exactly what happens in any movie about a person stuck in a time loop. I've always found this theme fascinating and they gave me the opportunity to experience it instead of just watching
  30. Alfa3
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Sebuah indie yang luar biasa dengan cerita yang menarik, meskipun dia perlu memahami dirinya sendiri karena permainan, menjadi loop 12 menit, tidak bisa menghubungkan antara betapa lucu dan gugupnya itu membuat kita
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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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