Twelve Minutes

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  • Summary: TWELVE MINUTES is a real-time top-down interactive thriller with an accessible click and drag interface.

    What should be a romantic evening with your wife turns into a nightmare when a police detective breaks into your home, accuses your wife of murder and beats you to death... Only for you    TWELVE MINUTES is a real-time top-down interactive thriller with an accessible click and drag interface.

    What should be a romantic evening with your wife turns into a nightmare when a police detective breaks into your home, accuses your wife of murder and beats you to death...

    Only for you to find yourself immediately returned to the exact moment you opened the front door, stuck in a TWELVE-MINUTE time loop, doomed to relive the same terror again and again...

    Unless you can find a way to use the knowledge of what's coming to change the outcome and break the loop.

    TWELVE MINUTES blends the dream-like tension of THE SHINING with the claustrophobia of REAR WINDOW and the fragmented structure of MEMENTO.    … Expand

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Twelve Minutes | Xbox + Bethesda E3 2021

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. Xbox Tavern
    Aug 31, 2021
    93
    I could talk for ages about Twelve Minutes as I loved everything about it, but there’s not much that can be said without spoilers. The voice acting is fantastic and the gameplay is very enjoyable. It’s a fantastic title and the fact it comes straight to Game Pass is brilliant. I can’t recommend this enough.
  2. GameSpot
    Aug 18, 2021
    90
    Warren Spector, director of Deus Ex, has said that he would like to make a game focused entirely on one city block because the small space would allow for unmatched mechanical depth. 12 Minutes reduces Spector's scope further, and finds a rich vein for interaction and storytelling. This game may limit its loop to 12 minutes, but I found myself wishing I could stay for much, much longer.
  3. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Sep 2, 2021
    85
    Twelve Minutes is a production that stands out for its originality and what it wants to do, but the dialogue should have been more diverse.
  4. Pure Xbox
    Aug 18, 2021
    80
    All in all, then, Twelve Minutes is definitely worth a download with Xbox Game Pass if you're even the least bit interested in the premise, as both its story and gameplay combine to create a memorable thriller. There are a couple of downsides if you look for them, and the replayability factor will be pretty low after you've discovered everything, but we think you'll really enjoy your main playthrough regardless, even if you're not the biggest fan of point-and-click games.
  5. Power Unlimited
    Aug 29, 2021
    70
    Twelve Minutes is an original idea, pretty decent writing and fantastic acting wrapped in old fashioned, oftentimes repetitive gameplay. It won’t wear out your Gamepass though, so give it at least twelve minutes of your time if you’re a member of the Microsoft gameclub.
  6. WellPlayed
    Aug 18, 2021
    70
    Some devilishly clever puzzles shine in a unique take on the point-and click genre, but the game waits to the end to make its story truly interesting, which might be a little late if you're looking for an emotional investment to get you through some of the more tedious moments.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Aug 25, 2021
    40
    Twelve Minutes feels like Something Awful copypasta wearing the skin of an Ibsen play.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 106
  3. Negative: 24 out of 106
  1. FrostyFeet97
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Twelve Minutes is everything i expected. Story driven game with amazing story and easy gameplay. Its definitely a worth a play since itsTwelve Minutes is everything i expected. Story driven game with amazing story and easy gameplay. Its definitely a worth a play since its included with Game Pass… Expand
  2. 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 theI 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!… Expand
  4. Soco9135
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This are the kinds of games like that,story driver with multiple choices, a recommended game for sure!
  5. Gh0stivan
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Very good, although can be a bit frustrating. Really enjoyed it and didn't see that twist coming.
  6. nowells5
    May 29, 2022
    7
    Un juego muy narrativo con una gran idea, pero con una ejecución no tan buena. El bucle está muy bien planteado y la jugabilidad es muyUn juego muy narrativo con una gran idea, pero con una ejecución no tan buena. El bucle está muy bien planteado y la jugabilidad es muy adictiva durante las primeras 2-3 horas. Sin embargo, el juego llega a un punto donde es fácil perderse o quedarse sin ideas. Aún así, el juego merece mucho la pena porque consigue ser único a su manera y dar una experiencia al jugador muy distinta a lo habitual. Duración aproximada: 8 horas… Expand
  7. Bato
    Sep 13, 2021
    5
    Story: 8/10
    Gameplay: 4/10
    Graphics: 6/10
    Enjoyability: 5/10
    Overall: 5/10
  8. AyrtonBR
    Aug 21, 2021
    0
    Crei que el juego seria tan interesante como su trailer pero fue una tremenda decepcion, se siente como un pre alpha y tanto narrativa comoCrei que el juego seria tan interesante como su trailer pero fue una tremenda decepcion, se siente como un pre alpha y tanto narrativa como jugabilidad son bastantes nefastas, imposible recomendar un producto mediocre que esta hecho a medias… Expand

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