Twelve Minutes

 Xbox Series X
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 271 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 131 out of 271
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 271
  3. Negative: 94 out of 271

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  1. Glass_Ghost
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    12 minutes is a literal puzzle box that kept me obsessively trying experimenting for hours at a time. Whilst the setting is confined, the native and experimentation kept me going well beyond the twist and what I originally considered an ending.

    I only experienced one visual clipping glitch throughout my entire 8.5 hours playing where an section of the players torso clipped through their    12 minutes is a literal puzzle box that kept me obsessively trying experimenting for hours at a time. Whilst the setting is confined, the native and experimentation kept me going well beyond the twist and what I originally considered an ending.

    I only experienced one visual clipping glitch throughout my entire 8.5 hours playing where an section of the players torso clipped through their shirt collar. Looks and plays great..    … Expand
  2. ThuhDylan
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Great game good voice actors/music and an okay story with a weird twist but an unforgettable experience. It was getting a bit repetitive after some hours when you didn’t know what to do… I think most people had to search for help/tips on for example YouTube but still tho I really liked the plot of the game great job guys.
  3. Soco9135
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This are the kinds of games like that,story driver with multiple choices, a recommended game for sure!
  4. Voodoo123
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    +Great cast
    +Excellent stylised visuals
    +Fantastic ambient sounds and ost -Frustrating as you reach the end -Short overall playtime 12 minutes was short but addictive to play through with some frustration as you reach the end exhausting all the possibilities until you cross the finish line. Another win for gamepass and to be honest another great game I probably wouldn't have brought day    +Great cast
    +Excellent stylised visuals
    +Fantastic ambient sounds and ost
    -Frustrating as you reach the end
    -Short overall playtime

    12 minutes was short but addictive to play through with some frustration as you reach the end exhausting all the possibilities until you cross the finish line. Another win for gamepass and to be honest another great game I probably wouldn't have brought day one of it hadn't been on the service.    … Expand
  5. Talion87
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Excelente jogo..
    Para quem gosta de jogos desafiantes , com uma narrativa adulta . As mecânicas de jogo são bem implementadas .. um regresso em grande dia point & click.
    O desempenho dos actores que dão voz aos protagonistas é fantástico .Para mim é um dos jogos do ano!
  6. amir_alaei
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    I love this game I never played games like it I finished this game today and I wanna say it's amazing..
  7. Wut1234
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Unexpected game, has a few bugs but i am sure it will be ironed out If you want something different, you need to play this!
  8. Juann578
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Me encanta este tipo de juegos y su idea es fascinante aunque le queda algunos puntos por mejorar
  9. leonard009
    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 no se llega a conectar entre lo divertido y nervioso que nos pone
  10. Astralniy
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Ненависть к этой игре достаточно незаслуженная. Определено ругать эту игру есть за что — но оглянувшись на все игры в жанре Квест, вы вряд ли найдёте игру со схожей концепцией и идеей. Из-за этого игра и цепляет первые часы, дальше же вы утопаете в догадках, что вам нужно делать дальше. Во время прохождения даже у меня был момент, когда я лез в YouTube и просто шокировался от того, что мнеНенависть к этой игре достаточно незаслуженная. Определено ругать эту игру есть за что — но оглянувшись на все игры в жанре Квест, вы вряд ли найдёте игру со схожей концепцией и идеей. Из-за этого игра и цепляет первые часы, дальше же вы утопаете в догадках, что вам нужно делать дальше. Во время прохождения даже у меня был момент, когда я лез в YouTube и просто шокировался от того, что мне нужно было делать. В плане, насколько это НЕ очевидно и глупо, и насколько до этого невозможно догадаться без подсказок. Однако в игре есть определенный плюс — День Сурка. С помощью этой петли во времени, ваши даже самые отчаянные попытки предотвратить всё плохое дают вам пищу для размышлений, больше вариантов для действий и веток диалогов. Это прикольно и не надоедает, так как проходить игру можно реально по-разному, разными путями и способами. Тебе дают свободу, и она не бессмысленная — проворачивая во время игры даже самые глупые действия, вы можете развивать сюжет. В этом и ещё один плюс — игра не деревянная. У вас есть нож? Вы можете им как и зарезать кого-то, так и развязать себе наручники, или спилить вентиляцию. У вас есть стакан воды? Вы можете даже цветок этой водой полить — на здоровье! единственное разочарование этой игры — линейность. Концовка в этой игре и вправду разочаровывает, в ней нет ничего плохого, игра в конце цельно завершает действительно интересную историю, но в игре, где всё завязано вокруг петли во времени видеть всего две завершающих игру концовки, как-то странно. Хочется, чтобы в игре был упор на то, как мы можем избавиться от проблем разными способами, как например в Stanley Parable, где действительно огромный выбор действий, и также много концовок. В Stanley Parable также была огромная локация, ты мог идти куда хочешь. В Twelve Minutes всего лишь одна квартирка, где и не шибко много предметов и простора для действий... Однако все же, пройдя эту игру я был сильно впечатлен. Эта именно та игра, которую стоит попробовать. Тем более через Game Pass. Если вы хотите хорошую игру на вечерок для дружеской компании/вечеринки, либо же просто игру с интересной историей — вам, как говориться, по адресу.… Expand
  11. jakool998
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    I really loved this game, it’s like Groundhog Day mixed with an escape room!
  12. gareez
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    A sua simplicidade mas ao mesmo tempo o quão alto este jogo tenta chegar fascina-me embora falte um polimento nas animações ou mesmo detalhes simples como colocar alguns efeitos ou música mais tensa em apenas alguns momentos iria melhorar o jogo ainda mais mas incrível para um jogo indie
  13. HectorDelaRocha
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Honestly I don't know why other people say it is bad. It is not the case. For the genre, it is a great game. Complaining about loops when the premise is based on it is like hating on "Groundhog Day" for being repetitive.

    The voice acting is excellent. The story itself is interesting. The gameplay is where the game lacks, however, it's overshadowed by the narrative. Though sometimes    Honestly I don't know why other people say it is bad. It is not the case. For the genre, it is a great game. Complaining about loops when the premise is based on it is like hating on "Groundhog Day" for being repetitive.

    The voice acting is excellent. The story itself is interesting. The gameplay is where the game lacks, however, it's overshadowed by the narrative. Though sometimes you'll get stuck and confused on how to progress, the game offers hints on what to do. I completed it 3 times already and got all achievements.

    If you want a strong narrative driven game with great acting and overall immersive, you'll love this game. In fact, this is what Xbox needs the most for it's games since it's where they lack the most.

    I would strongly recommend it to anyone. Do not believe the scores and try it yourself.    … Expand
  14. P4ss4ri
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente incrível. Um jogo baseado em loops e muito inteligente. Tudo que você pensa em fazer funciona, muitas formas de se desenvolver. Embora os loops sejam na sua essência uma repetição, o jogo não te deixa cansado, muito viciante. Não acredite nas reviews negativas, aproveita que está na gamepass e testa. . A frustração de estar preso e sem saída em alguns momentos faz parte daSimplesmente incrível. Um jogo baseado em loops e muito inteligente. Tudo que você pensa em fazer funciona, muitas formas de se desenvolver. Embora os loops sejam na sua essência uma repetição, o jogo não te deixa cansado, muito viciante. Não acredite nas reviews negativas, aproveita que está na gamepass e testa. . A frustração de estar preso e sem saída em alguns momentos faz parte da trama, quando vc descobre, tudo faz sentido e é recompensador. Não é um jogo pra essa galera que gosta de tudo fácil e não gosta de pensar de forma inteligente.… Expand
  15. leonar7
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Su simpleza pero al mismo tiempo lo alto que intenta llegar este juego me fascina aunque le falta un pulido en las animaciones o incluso detalles simples como poner algunos efectos o música mas tensa en momentos justos mejorarían aun mas el juego pero increíble para un juego indie
  16. pepe743
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    I love this type of game and its idea is fascinating although it still has some points to improve
  17. Salvadorenorico
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Excelent game , moves out from the ordinary and mainstream! recommended to play on gamepass!
  18. aesko
    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 the time. 8 hours gone in a few seconds. One of the best gaming experience for sure!
  19. 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 the time. 8 hours gone in a few seconds. One of the best gaming experience for sure!
  20. 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
  21. Kratbull
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Yo le pondría un 7-8, pero le pongo un 10 para compensar al ejército de anormales que le están cascando ceros
  22. SuperKsaGaming
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This game is gream and deserves to be played
    Great story
    Great ideas
    A lot of tricks
  23. Fabritox
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Um jogo de extremo raciocínio, atenção e planejamento. Não é simplesmente um puzzle, precisa ter malícia e inteligência para conseguir jogar.
  24. Lucio_fish
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Una experiencia única. Diferente a cualquier juego creado hasta ahora. Las voces son increíbles. Entusiasmado con conseguir todos los logros!! 10/10 juegazo!!!
  25. Alonsox123
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Awesome game, finding ways to turn the difficultsituation in your favour, a very intertaining game. A breath of fresh air!
  26. justweare
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    La cantidad de gente frustrada por un titulo de puzzles es increíble, es bueno que de vez en cuando salgan títulos con puzzles de esta dificultad. hoy en día muchos aclaman un modo fácil en sagas tan icónicas por su dificultad en títulos souls cuando esto es su esencia. los puzzles igual tienen derecho de tener un nivel de dificultad alta sobre todo este que lo justifica completamente enLa cantidad de gente frustrada por un titulo de puzzles es increíble, es bueno que de vez en cuando salgan títulos con puzzles de esta dificultad. hoy en día muchos aclaman un modo fácil en sagas tan icónicas por su dificultad en títulos souls cuando esto es su esencia. los puzzles igual tienen derecho de tener un nivel de dificultad alta sobre todo este que lo justifica completamente en si experiencia, desarrollo y el final que es abrumadoramente bueno y fascinante. pd: se agradecen las ideas tan originales como esta, pensar que este juego hizo que Kojima se animara a volver con una nueva ip te deja bien claro que no es un juego común hoy en día y eso es todo lo que esta bien.… Expand
  27. PackDGhoul
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    O jogo em si é muito legal, recomendo que jogue, mas chega partes que você não sabe mais o que fazer e fica preso no mesmo looping varias vezes sem ter mais o que fazer.
  28. smeghead25
    Aug 22, 2021
    9
    12 Minutes is a whodunnit style mystery involving three characters (a cop, a wife, and the husband who you play as, voiced respectively by Willem Dafoe, Daisy Ridley, and James McAvoy). Set in one small apartment containing a lounge, bathroom, bedroom and closet, you're caught in a time loop and every ten minutes you reset to just as you walked in. Within those confines, you have to12 Minutes is a whodunnit style mystery involving three characters (a cop, a wife, and the husband who you play as, voiced respectively by Willem Dafoe, Daisy Ridley, and James McAvoy). Set in one small apartment containing a lounge, bathroom, bedroom and closet, you're caught in a time loop and every ten minutes you reset to just as you walked in. Within those confines, you have to unravel the mystery by interacting with the characters and the environment.

    It is worth noting that the true ending is not executed well, and one aspect of the core mystery unfortunately makes little sense. It isn't the kind of plot hole that makes it impossible to follow the central mystery, I figured it out around halfway through. But apart from a low effort line of dialogue, it goes disappointingly unexplained.

    There are also some unfinished aspects (using a particular item on the windows and paintings results in placeholder text). And as always the case in choice-driven games, some options you might think of are not present. Notably, you can't ask your wife to go anywhere or do anything which would make sense in context. That is of course a forgivable limitation of the genre and gameplay; to enable that would require an unimaginable number of additional permutations.

    I found myself unsure how to proceed a few times, but apart from the true ending, every time I found what I needed to progress it made logical sense. Sometimes you just need to look closer, revisit things you thought you'd already exhausted, or revisit the lengths you're willing to go to. The game does a remarkable job of making you feel trapped and isolated in a hopeless cycle, so it feels immensely rewarding when you take a significant step forward and your options open up.

    I felt that the unique and satisfying way the gameplay loop of experimenting with different permutations rewards you by slowly peeling back layers of the mystery ultimately makes up for its shortcomings.

    I thoroughly recommend it. Just go in knowing that while the mystery is satisfying, after solving it, the way the game ends is not.    … Expand
  29. bollo82
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Pretty good game. I think it can get a bit frustrating at times but if you stick with it then it doesn’t take long to progress.
  30. haroldnmadge
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    12 minutes starts off with an interesting top-down view of an apartment foyer. The tutorial and game mechanics are offered by navigating down the hallway to your apartment door and opening it. The controls and gameplay are a very straight forward click and drag system which is very intuitive.

    The graphics are quite nice for the style and suits the story and gameplay. It is nothing    12 minutes starts off with an interesting top-down view of an apartment foyer. The tutorial and game mechanics are offered by navigating down the hallway to your apartment door and opening it. The controls and gameplay are a very straight forward click and drag system which is very intuitive.

    The graphics are quite nice for the style and suits the story and gameplay. It is nothing special though and no use of ray tracing or any particularly breathtaking visuals. The voice cast were great and this is no surprise considering the three main actors were James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem DaFoe. No expense spared in the casting department which helps with the immersion.

    The game revolves around your tiny apartment with your wife and is played out in real time with a maximum of 12 minutes through any given time loop. Each time someone dies or the current story is played out the story is rewound back to the start of the 12 minutes and the loop starts again.

    Whilst it does sound extremely monotonous, each play through gives you more information and answers in order to use that newly acquired information to go forward the loop after and it continues until you are able to solve the mystery and get one or several of the many endings. I thought the story was excellent and was not disappointed.

    I can see how some people may be turned off by the repetitiveness of running through the same scene and dialogue over and over again, but for me this was the interesting part. It wasn't until I was attempting achievements that it started to feel a bit grindy.

    I had an absolute blast searching for new ways to gather more information and get closer to the end and thought it was a very clever way for a point and click puzzle/adventure game if you would even call it that. This was one of my favourite games in a long time and I can't wait for Annapurna Interactive to try something similar in a new release. I would definitely be playing on launch that's for sure!    … Expand
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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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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.
  2. Games.cz
    Oct 4, 2021
    50
    Great idea woefully executed. The story, gripping at first, soon devolves into frustrating repetition. The characters just aren’t interesting enough and the A-list actors offer what might just be the blandest performances of their careers. Spend your twelve minutes elsewhere.
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  3. 4P.de
    Sep 17, 2021
    75
    Inventive adventure thriller, that produces a lot of tense moments within the limited scenario. The solution doesn't meet expectations, though.
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