Twelve Minutes

 Xbox Series X
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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. jakool998
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    I really loved this game, it’s like Groundhog Day mixed with an escape room!
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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 its included with Game Pass
  7. 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
  8. MrHorse
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect!!!!! In every sense of the word this game is perfect. From the suspense to the puzzles and who cares about the missing "warnings" everyone's talking about. The warning is for murder. If murdering someone is a problem for you in video games, maybe don't play video games. Bravo. Gamepass gets another winner.… Expand
  9. Carlox26
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Este juego es increible, lo acabe hace unas horas con todos sus finales y no me deja de sorprender su historia y como la vas descubriendo poco a poco mediante los bucles de tiempo.
  10. 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!
  11. w1n5t0n
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Point and click adventure with a compelling story. It did feel repetitive once or twice but whatever that happened it was a sign that I was missing something I needed to find. But I couldn't put it down. Really great play through. I completed it in about 6 hours so definitely give it a shot on Gamepass since it'll feel like free. It's been 2 days since I finished it and I'm still thinkingPoint and click adventure with a compelling story. It did feel repetitive once or twice but whatever that happened it was a sign that I was missing something I needed to find. But I couldn't put it down. Really great play through. I completed it in about 6 hours so definitely give it a shot on Gamepass since it'll feel like free. It's been 2 days since I finished it and I'm still thinking about that ending. Hoping to see more from this writer/director soon.… Expand
  12. SuperKsaGaming
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This game is gream and deserves to be played
    Great story
    Great ideas
    A lot of tricks
  13. DarkRaptor03
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Really great game after every Time-loop you really have to use your head to piece everything together
  14. Overt
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    La cantidad de gente frustrada y ardida 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 justificaLa cantidad de gente frustrada y ardida 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
  15. The_Matheus27
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Jogaço, narrativa excelente e envolvente, te prende do inicio ao fim, e te faz ficar pensando muito depois.
  16. Ghaithk
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This game is different, unique, and amazing who ever made this game is genius
  17. 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!!!
  18. 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..
  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. 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!
  22. Juann578
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Me encanta este tipo de juegos y su idea es fascinante aunque le queda algunos puntos por mejorar
  23. Salvadorenorico
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Excelent game , moves out from the ordinary and mainstream! recommended to play on gamepass!
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. pepe743
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    I love this type of game and its idea is fascinating although it still has some points to improve
  27. Prometheus495
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    I had a really good time with 12 minutes it’s a little clunky at first if your not use to point and click but the 12 minute time lapses puzzles were fun.
  28. Soco9135
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This are the kinds of games like that,story driver with multiple choices, a recommended game for sure!
  29. 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
  30. Alfa3
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Sebuah indie yang luar biasa dengan cerita yang menarik, meskipun dia perlu memahami dirinya sendiri karena permainan, menjadi loop 12 menit, tidak bisa menghubungkan antara betapa lucu dan gugupnya itu membuat kita
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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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