Time Loader
November 3, 2021
Time Loader is a story-driven, physics-based puzzle platformer with a twist. At the helm of a small robot, you’ll travel back to the 90s to prevent a tragic accident. Explore the house of your creator, solve brain-teasing puzzles, acquire unique and powerful upgrades, and see common household items from an …
Critic Score
75.5
20 critic reviews
User Score
No ratings
0 user ratings
Buy the all
User Reviews
No user reviews for this all yet. Be the first to write one!
Critic Reviews (20)
"Time Loader is a wonderful game that&s;s set in a beautifully-presented miniature world. It may have some gameplay issues later in its campaign but the amount of fun that you&s;ll have unraveling the story as you solve puzzles still makes …"
Read original reviewGraphics
65.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
75.0
"A highly original puzzle-platformer from Lithuanian developers Flazm which combines an emotional time-travelling storyline with some intricate and very relaxing exploration filled with highly ingenious level design. Another indie gem which offers a very memorable and loveable gaming experience."
Read original reviewGraphics
20.0
Gameplay
30.0
Story
5.0
"Time Loader is a brief, puzzling journey that never even gets close to 88 miles per hour."
Read original reviewGraphics
30.0
Gameplay
20.0
Story
10.0
"A well made game with a great premise and enjoyable elements, Time Loader is well worth a playthrough for fans of puzzle platformers."
Read original review"Time Loader is a great game for just about anyone to play. As long as you&s;re not expecting action-filled gameplay, but rather a relaxing journey, there is barely a reason not to give the game a shot."
Read original reviewGraphics
38.0
Gameplay
46.0
Story
42.0
"Time Loader is a puzzle-platformer about a time travelling robot trying to improve its creator’s life by changing his past. Will the little bot fix the past, or will it cause more trouble than it bargained for? Most importantly, will …"
Read original review"Time Loader is a great physics-based puzzler with a ton of heart that grips you emotionally throughout and refuses to let go."
Read original review"All in all, would I recommend this robot-fueled time travel adventure? Absolutely! Even though the story serves as yet another example of why one shouldn’t trifle with time travel, the fun involved makes turning the clock back to 1995 seem …"
Read original reviewGraphics
75.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
70.0
"Time Loader was a nice breath of fresh air for me. It was simple, fun in execution, had a nice little story to tell, and was never overly long. It may be a bit too simple for the hardcore puzzle …"
Read original reviewGraphics
65.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
75.0
"Time Loader offers players a very fun and creative adventure. Although there are limitations, the creativity of the scenarios and alternative paths allow the player to be captivated by the various references from the 90s, and mechanics based on a …"
Read original review"Time Loader is a great time traveling game with a satisfying story, fair puzzles, and emotional undertone. The concise story gave me an opportunity to play over a few sittings and still feel like I was getting a meaningful experience. …"
Read original reviewGraphics
70.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
70.0
"Time Loader is an enjoyable physics-based puzzle game that is short and sweet. Doesn’t break a lot of new ground but it’s a nice little robotic adventure that’s probably best suited to a nice Sunday afternoon or to play over …"
Read original reviewGraphics
35.0
Gameplay
78.0
Story
62.0
"When it comes to puzzle platformers the Switch has them in pretty well every shape, size, and form..."
Read original review"A couple of missteps aside, Time Loader is an enjoyable platformer with a surprisingly heart-felt story at its core. The backdrop of a house in the 1990s makes a wonderful playground for a tiny robot, and whether you’re whizzing over …"
Read original reviewGraphics
48.0
Gameplay
57.0
Story
62.0
"A cosy, relaxed afternoon kind of game, Time Loader is a short, unchallenging but easy going little game. The soundtrack is lush and the gameplay, graphics and story are all decent enough to keep you engaged. While not memorable or …"
Read original reviewGraphics
60.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
90.0
"A physics-based platformer on the surface, Time Loader carries a weighty and heartfelt story that is bound to consume far more mental bandwidth than the screenshots and videos might have suggested. It&s;s rare for games to surprise me, but Time …"
Read original reviewGraphics
65.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
70.0
"Despite a few shortcomings, over the course of a playthrough, Time Loader proves itself to be a game worth trying out for those interested in its concept. The story is smart and, in true time travel fashion, has multiple ways …"
Read original reviewGraphics
72.0
Gameplay
86.0
Story
74.0
"Time Loader is a fantastic puzzle game that, thanks to its simple gameplay and friendly style, will captivate even the youngest players. So if you want to keep your kids entertained at the computer with a lighthearted and educational game, …"
Read original reviewGraphics
68.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
78.0
"Time Loader isn&s;t a long game, but it satisfies through its take on time travel. The story intrigues, the bot character is fun, and the audio design is on the ball. There are some final act issues, but I still …"
Read original reviewGraphics
30.0
Gameplay
25.0
Story
60.0
"The game was already getting really frustrating with the clunky platforming by the third chapter, so it was really a massive slog at the end. By the time you reach the end there isn&s;t much of a reason to go …"
Read original review