In Stars and Time
November 20, 2023
In Stars and Time tells the story of Siffrin and his adventurous friends, a family connected by destiny with the goal of overthrowing the evil king. But just when victory seems assured, tragedy strikes, the clock is reset and they have to do it all over again. Siffrin is the …
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Critic Reviews (18)
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30.0
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85.0
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70.0
"In Stars and Time is an intriguing game with a crazy time loop system. If you are willing to put in the time needed, you will be rewarded with a great story with fun characters."
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78.0
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72.0
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84.0
"Come for the time-loop mechanics and Undertale inspirations, stay for the beautiful, heartfelt and guttural story. In Stars and Time is an artful indie RPG that explores a found family&s;s battle with time. With this, it explores complex topics with …"
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86.0
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93.0
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87.0
"In Stars and Time is probably my dark horse for one of the best games of the year. It&s;s a distinct, fun and interesting experience that makes masterful use of the time loop concept to create something that&s;s deeply heartfelt. …"
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70.0
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65.0
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80.0
"In Stars and Time is the type of game that is excellent to discuss theories and nitty gritty details with a friend, an element which adds to an already thought provoking experience. With a cast of exceptionally loveable characters to …"
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96.0
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87.0
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94.0
"In Stars and Time invites us to live the experience of being trapped in a time loop, repeating the same thing over and over again, while we seek to escape from it without losing our sanity. insertdisc5 has managed with …"
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90.0
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75.0
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85.0
"In Stars and Time can be unforgiving, but if you&s;re a sucker for story-driven RPGs with roguelite mechanics and tricky puzzles, you won&s;t find many better options out there. It&s;s a difficult game to beat quickly, with our initial run …"
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40.0
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65.0
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45.0
"Still, as a package, this title is stellar. The music is superb. I love that it’s emulating the look and feel of a Game Boy title, and the writing is delightful. I don’t think the roguelike angle meshes with the …"
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65.0
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70.0
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80.0
"In Stars and Time explores a curious concept of time loop at the end of an RPG journey. The result is a curious mini-RPG where the high quality of the character writing is the high point of the experience. For …"
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60.0
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45.0
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85.0
"If In Stars and Time catches your eye, I don&s;t think you will be disappointed. Come for the nostalgia and quirk, stay for the laughs and tears."
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40.0
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85.0
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70.0
"In Stars and Time takes a unique approach to a time loop, with some QOL features to make the repetition more manageable."
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65.0
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75.0
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80.0
"While it doesn&s;t persist throughout the entire playthrough, there&s;s an unmistakable uniqueness to In Stars and Time. Its parts may be stronger than it ends up as a whole, but there&s;s humor and heart pouring from its cast. While the …"
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70.0
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85.0
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90.0
"If you’re a person who maybe saw an antagonistic meme once about “quirky indie rpg about depression” and decided to make hating those your entire personality, move on — there’s nothing for you here. But if you’re willing to engage …"
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60.0
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70.0
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85.0
"Embodying the indie spirit, determined to do its own thing proudly, this will be a home run for the right crowd"
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85.0
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80.0
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75.0
"Few games this year deserve a spotlight as much as In Stars and Time does. It is undoubtedly going to end up as many people&s;s favorite thanks to its dedication and commitment to a unique vision."
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70.0
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95.0
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85.0
"At first glance, In Stars and Time seems like a simple turn-based RPG. But through its amazing story, the game becomes so much more."
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30.0
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65.0
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90.0
"I mostly adored my time with the game, but I won’t sugarcoat my frustration in having to constantly replay the same battles and dialogue. For those who stick with it, In Stars and Time is an emotionally engaging tale that …"
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65.0
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90.0
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90.0
"For some, the repetition of In Stars And Time might not resonate in the same way as it did for me, and I completely understand that. I feel as if the latter half of the game will lose some people, …"
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