Timespinner

 Switch
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 41
  3. Negative: 8 out of 41

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  1. JustJohnB
    Jan 6, 2020
    4
    It seemed like it would be a good game (if you enjoy the Castlevania/platformer genre) but unfortunately the story quickly devolves into feminist agenda and progressism jammed into your face every 5 minutes (effectively ruining the decent gamelay). If they had just correctly labelled it as propaganda, unsuspecting gamers like me wouldn't have had to waste our time and money on it.

    If    It seemed like it would be a good game (if you enjoy the Castlevania/platformer genre) but unfortunately the story quickly devolves into feminist agenda and progressism jammed into your face every 5 minutes (effectively ruining the decent gamelay). If they had just correctly labelled it as propaganda, unsuspecting gamers like me wouldn't have had to waste our time and money on it.

    If you have any self respect or any respect for the gaming industry at all, you'll have to pass on this social and political statement disguised as a game,    … Expand
  2. belmontxy
    Nov 28, 2020
    4
    It's a quite decent 2D Metroidvania game, but unfortunately the shoe horned in identity politics ruins the game for me. I am so extremely tired of having political agendas shoved down my throat everywhere I go. One of the reasons I play videogames is to get away from all that for awhile.
  3. Xzeros
    Sep 22, 2020
    3
    Feminist propaganda in every step ruins the story and gameplay..., not recommended unless you wanna be reminded feminism in every dialogue in the game...
  4. Nikopro245
    May 9, 2022
    3
    Very short game with bland characters and environments make it wasted money on the physical version…

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best Switch Game of 2019
90
#90 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2020
    90
    An effortlessly fun game to play and come back to. [Issue #41 – September 2019, p. 21]
  2. FNintendo
    Oct 4, 2019
    80
    Timespinner is a Metroidvania-style game that displays some obvious 16-bit inspirations along with a marvelous visual environment. Fans of the style will be delighted and while it is not the most content-packed or longest game ever made, Timespinner knows when to draw the line and offers a good amount of exploration that doesn't force itself for too long, the result is an interesting game that is more than worthy of attention.
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  3. Pure Nintendo
    Aug 5, 2019
    90
    Timespinner is an absolute joy to play. There’s so much to love, with a compelling and mysterious story involving exploration. The interesting time mechanics, coupled with an amazing soundtrack and pixel art style, make this game a welcome addition to any Nintendo Switch library.
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