With its unique charm and intricate mechanics, the popular PC game Timelie has now made its way to Android in early access. This stealth puzzle adventure immerses you in the world of a little girl with precognitive powers and her adorable cat companion.
What Do You Do in Timelie?
Timelie is a time-bending stealth puzzle game where you combat evil robots. Your mission involves sneaking past enemies, solving complex puzzles, and manipulating time. You have the ability to pause, rewind, and fast-forward to find the most effective strategy to progress, whether moving forward or backward in time.
Your goal is to outsmart the robots determined to thwart your escape. You'll need to decipher the environment and interactions to piece together your path. Controlling both the girl and her cat simultaneously, you must coordinate their movements to avoid detection. The cat can serve as a distraction, allowing the girl to sneak past undetected.
One of Timelie's innovative features is its approach to failure, making it less frustrating. Instead of starting over from the beginning, you can simply drag the timeline back and attempt a different strategy. This refreshing mechanic is particularly welcome in a stealth puzzle game.
The cat isn't just a distraction; it can access tight spaces the girl can't reach, though sometimes its typical cat antics might cause more trouble than help. This dynamic adds a playful element to the relationship between the two characters.
The game cleverly ramps up the difficulty as you progress. Initially, it focuses on teaching you the basics and perfecting your timing. Later levels challenge you to synchronize the movements of both characters without triggering alarms.
Some levels feature optional hidden challenges called relics, which add an extra layer of reward to the gameplay. For a glimpse into the world of Timelie, check out the official mobile trailer below.
A Surreal Sci-Fi World
Timelie's visuals are a feast for the eyes, with vibrant, abstract designs that bring even an abandoned complex to life. The colors, art style, and context harmonize so well that some players might be drawn to the game purely for its aesthetic appeal.
Snapbreak is responsible for the mobile version, while Urnique Studio originally developed the game. You can download Timelie from the Google Play Store and enjoy Act 1 for free.
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