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 young girl with precognitive abilities and her charming cat companion, offering a fresh take on the genre.
What Do You Do in Timelie?
Timelie is a time-bending stealth puzzle game where you navigate through a world filled with menacing robots. Your mission is to sneak past these adversaries, solve complex puzzles, and manipulate time to your advantage. You can pause, rewind, and fast-forward time to strategize the best path forward—or even backward—to outsmart the robots determined to thwart your escape. The game's atmosphere and interactions are key to piecing together the narrative and gameplay.
You simultaneously control both the girl and her cat, requiring precise coordination of their movements to avoid detection. The cat can serve as a distraction, allowing the girl to slip by unnoticed. Timelie's innovative approach to failure makes the experience less frustrating; instead of restarting from scratch, you can simply drag the timeline back and attempt a different strategy, a refreshing feature for a stealth puzzle game.
The cat isn't just a distraction; it can access areas the girl can't reach, though sometimes it behaves like a typical cat, adding a playful dynamic to the duo's relationship. The game's difficulty progresses cleverly, starting with basic mechanics and timing, and evolving into more complex synchronization challenges to avoid triggering alarms.
For those seeking an extra challenge, some levels feature optional hidden relics that add to the rewarding experience. Curious about the gameplay? Take a look at the official mobile trailer below:
A Surreal Sci-Fi World
Timelie's world is brought to life with vibrant, abstract visuals that transform even an abandoned complex into a lively setting. The game's art style, colors, and context blend seamlessly, making it visually appealing enough for some players to enjoy it for its aesthetics alone.
Snapbreak is behind the mobile version, while Urnique Studio originally developed the game. You can download Timelie from the Google Play Store and experience Act 1 for free.
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