Twelve Minutes

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 17, 2022
    40
    12 minutes is a point’n’click thriller playing with a time loop theme with a great premise and introductory setting, but with a lack of interactivity and an unfortunate story. After the enthusiasm from the beginning of the game, when you will enjoy the offered possibilities of the game sandbox, frustration and disappointment will come. Even dabing with brilliant actors is not helping the game. It seems to be recorded in a hurry and without the possibility for the actors to get used to the character.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    Aug 25, 2021
    40
    Twelve Minutes feels like Something Awful copypasta wearing the skin of an Ibsen play.
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  1. The Verge
    Aug 18, 2021
    Twelve Minutes tries to do something very specific, and in many ways it succeeds. There are few games where solving a mystery feels so playful and organic, and the game does a great job at creating tension. My heart always started racing when I heard the elevator open in the hallway, knowing the cop was about to barge in. But those good parts are muddied by the often tedious structure and an ending that is more unbelievable than shocking. Your enjoyment will depend mostly on your tolerance for repetition — and if you have any mystery-loving friends to follow along.

Awards & Rankings

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#59 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#15 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 271 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 131 out of 271
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 271
  3. Negative: 94 out of 271
  1. diazli1031
    Aug 20, 2021
    0
    A BAD STORY DRIVEN GAME. this game struggle with its loops. sometimes you just want to close the game and never come back. i like the idea.A BAD STORY DRIVEN GAME. this game struggle with its loops. sometimes you just want to close the game and never come back. i like the idea. but they couldn't make it good.… Full Review »
  2. HeatIsOn
    Aug 20, 2021
    7
    Ambitious idea perhaps struggling to live up to its own aspirations. Certainly doesn’t warrant those 0-2 user scores but at the same time,Ambitious idea perhaps struggling to live up to its own aspirations. Certainly doesn’t warrant those 0-2 user scores but at the same time, not the game we were hoping it was going to be… Full Review »
  3. Soco9135
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This are the kinds of games like that,story driver with multiple choices, a recommended game for sure!
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