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Between Time: Escape Room

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

You are going to steal a time machine. In this escape room, you have to travel through time, explore mysterious places and solve puzzles to get priceless treasures. Will you be able to make it back alive?

What works
  • Varied and challenging puzzles
  • Good audiovisual presentation
  • Intuitive hint system
  • Multiple themed environments
  • Satisfying puzzle-solving experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Some puzzles are obscure or confusing
  • Minimal story and character development
  • Short overall playtime
  • Occasional clunky controls and navigation
  • Hints sometimes too revealing or unhelpful

What to play next

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  • Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic

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Hidden Gems

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Between Time: Escape Room: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Why this game works

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