Minit

 Switch
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 29, 2018
    90
    The most fun you can have dying repeatedly in a video game! [Issue #36 – November/December 2018, p. 21]
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  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Aug 9, 2018
    85
    Minit might not last that long, but it is a memorable experience that cuts out fluff and just delivers clever puzzles and concepts. You might not spend a lot of time with it, but playing through it once is as insightful a meditation on 2D Zelda-style gameplay as any game multiple times its length.
  3. Vooks
    Aug 27, 2018
    80
    If you’re looking for a neat little game that does a lot with the little it gives you to work with, Minit is a fun fast paced game. If you love old school top down adventures looking like they were made for the Gameboy, then this could be for you. In a world where games can take so many hours, it’s nice to have a short and sweet game like Minit that is fun to play.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 16, 2018
    80
    A great high-concept adventure that borrows liberally from old school Zeldas but has plenty of unique ideas of its own.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Aug 9, 2018
    80
    Minit is a perfect example of a game that introduces a creative new concept, explores it thoroughly, and then ends before things get stale. This may be a short game, but you’re almost assured to have a blast for every bit of it, with funny dialogue, creative puzzle design, and moderate amounts of replayability all being a plus. We’d recommend this to anyone looking for something a little different than the norm, along with anybody who’s looking for a title that takes after the older Zelda games.
  7. Nintendojo
    Aug 23, 2018
    75
    It’s a bold, unique title that does so much within its sparse confines. Experimental games like Minit deserve to be embraced by fans and I hope that those of you reading this will soon count yourselves among those who give it a download.
  8. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 13, 2018
    60
    The peculiar concept of Minit is refreshing for the first few runs, but the novelty wears off pretty quickly and we’re left with a super simplistic gameplay and a sometimes tedious experience. It’s a nice little experiment, but hardly one that’s worth its price tag.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. nusco
    Aug 24, 2018
    7
    Minit is a short Zelda-ish adventure, centered on a brilliant gimmick that feels like it was conceived by the Interactive Fiction community:Minit is a short Zelda-ish adventure, centered on a brilliant gimmick that feels like it was conceived by the Interactive Fiction community: each game of Minit lasts a maximum of 60 seconds, and then you die. In that short minute, you need to manipulate the rare persistent elements of the world to make progress towards your goal, laying the path for your next reincarnation.

    Minit is short and sweet, with a lovely consistent style. The retro graphics, that would look at home on a Sinclair ZX Spectrum, are an essential part of the experience. Minit actually *feels* like a ZX Spectrum game. Its one modern twist, however, makes it unique.

    Minit has one shortcoming, also fitting the retro theme: your path forward is gated by a fixed set of actions and items. In other words: miss one clue, and you get stuck. This might or might not be a problem, depending on how much you enjoy getting stuck (or looking up hints online). For me, it made for a slightly frustrating experience: I got close to finishing the game, and then I missed a single item, getting stuck just when I had the game's ending in sight. The game's hints did nothing to help me, and in fact they mislead me by pointing at irrelevant areas. As much as I enjoyed Minit, that was the point where I wished for a less authentically retro experience, and a few modern amenities like a good hint system.    … Full Review »
  2. SolomonRambling
    Dec 21, 2022
    9
    In limiting each day to 60 seconds, Minit has distilled an action-adventure title into its purest form. No needless NPCs, barren landscapes,In limiting each day to 60 seconds, Minit has distilled an action-adventure title into its purest form. No needless NPCs, barren landscapes, or repetitive quests. Just pure cocaine-fueled action. Your task each day is to essentially find a new item which will help you access a different part of the map. In doing this, the game gently nudges you in the right direction without holding your hand. Because you only have 60 seconds, everything is in your reach, allowing for near constant progression. Even if you get stuck, you won't have to do much backtracking. It's all streamlined fun complimented by an amazing soundtrack by Jukio Kallio.… Full Review »
  3. jsh710
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    Love everything of this game. a master piece for me. factory, sea shore, desert, cave, love all the places. strange and curious world.
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