Twelve Minutes

 Xbox One
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Washington Post
    Aug 27, 2021
    70
    I doubt that Twelve Minutes will go down as a crowd pleaser. If the revelation fails to move you then all that came before it was for naught. But if it catches you unexpectedly, as it did me, then Twelve Minutes may linger in your mind as an unusually effective high concept piece.
  2. Video Chums
    Aug 28, 2021
    67
    Twelve Minutes plays like an escape room on extra hard difficulty and with higher stakes. As an intriguing albeit small-scale thriller with many twists and turns that can sometimes be frustrating, ending the time loop is ultimately somewhat worth the effort.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 18, 2021
    60
    A clever and idiosyncratic time loop detective thriller with top notch voice acting, which suffers from circular gameplay that quickly descends into monotony.
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  1. Xboxygen
    Sep 3, 2021
    Annapurna Interactive truly is a well-tried publisher and Luis Antonio sets in stone his talent thanks to 12 Minutes. Despite feeling like swimming in a fish bowl during a few loops, the title manages nonetheless to absorb the player in a story that is both captivating and confusing for at least a good five hours if one enjoys solving puzzles as well as making their brain overheat. Graphically simple, yet efficient, the characters’ charisma and magnetism rely heavily on the amazing performances by James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe. The game can be done again a few times if one wishes to unlock the alternate endings for curiosity’s sake. Even though 12 Minutes isn’t perfect, it can easily join the big boys.

Awards & Rankings

28
#28 Best Xbox One Game of 2021
5
#5 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2021

User Reviews

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User Score
4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 120 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 120
  3. Negative: 63 out of 120
  1. leonard00
    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 noUn 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… Full Review »
  2. 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
  3. Corchaump1010
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    I enjoyed this game great story great voice acting a little frustrating when you get stuck but very satisfying when you figure it out dialogueI enjoyed this game great story great voice acting a little frustrating when you get stuck but very satisfying when you figure it out dialogue can be fast-forwarded cuz ya'll need many tries I enjoyed this game… Full Review »
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