No Time to Explain

 Xbox One
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. MondoXbox
    Jul 26, 2015
    77
    A totally lunatic action-platform game, with a simple yet unpredictable gameplay and ridiculous characters and situations.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Aug 17, 2015
    60
    By turns scrappy, hilarious, wearying and completely barmy. [Sept 2015, p.105]
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  3. Worth Playing
    Jul 27, 2015
    60
    In the end, No Time to Explain is hurt by inconsistency.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    Jul 20, 2015
    60
    Raising a game from the realm of the dreadful into the world of the okay is something that should be applauded, even if the final product isn’t something that you’re going to flock to anytime soon.
  6. ZTGD
    Jul 24, 2015
    55
    While not going to blow anyone’s socks off, No Time to Explain is an ok game. The platfoming using the laser beam can get frustrating, especially after realizing it revolves more around dumb luck rather than pure skill. There are some unique things to be seen here, but I would highly recommend a price drop at least.
  7. Pure Xbox
    Aug 26, 2015
    50
    There are moments of brilliance in a few chapters, but developer tinyBuild Games doesn't spend hardly enough time fleshing them out.
  8. COGconnected
    Aug 3, 2015
    45
    The controls are sluggish and impractical while the majority of the visuals could use some more oomph too. At the end of the day, if you are not a DIE HARD (caps for emphasis) fan of retro type games, I think you’d best stay away from this title as the negatives outweigh the positives.
  9. We Got This Covered
    Jul 17, 2015
    40
    Lacking the personality and precision of its platforming contemporaries, No Time To Explain is a brutally unfair and embarrassingly humorless entry into the genre.
  10. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Sep 26, 2015
    30
    It suffers greatly from frustrating puzzle design. The jokes don't often land, either. [Issue#128, p.78]
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Awards & Rankings

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#98 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. 0Bennyman
    Jul 19, 2015
    9
    No Time To Explain is a platformer with very unique elements to it such as having a massive beam that allows you to traverse the map or havingNo Time To Explain is a platformer with very unique elements to it such as having a massive beam that allows you to traverse the map or having a giant shotgun blast you around. The game is very fun and is a must have for anyone looking for a little game to have a laugh at since the dialogue can be quite entertaining. I'm also confused at the severe score set by the reviewer since the platforming isn't bad infact it's quite good though there really isn't much platforming at all since most the time you are using a beam or a shotgun. In all watch some videos on it and if you like what you see I'd definitely recommend picking this title up!… Full Review »
  2. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    A classic indie game that provides a lot of New Grounds-type gameplay and humor while still being unique and fresh.
  3. jonboyo
    Jul 22, 2017
    8
    Excellent 2 player local co-op with my 9 year old.
    We finished it over 2 days so it's probably a 4 or 5 hour game.
    When finished though    Excellent 2 player local co-op with my 9 year old.
    We finished it over 2 days so it's probably a 4 or 5 hour game.
    When finished though there seemed to be user created levels.
    Original shooting mechanic and varied style of weapons over many varying levels.
    I got for free with mixer and watching E3 but I'd say I'd pay £10... Look out for it in the sale of you've a kid for co-op. Single player may be more frustrating doing the levels and repeatedly dying.    … Full Review »
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