In Stars And Time (2023)

Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.

In “In Stars And Time,” you’re set up with the tantalizing promise of adventure, a challenge of limitless do-overs, and the weight of the world - if not history - on your shoulders. The game tags you along the journey of Siffrin and his band of reluctant heroes who awaken to a dark curtain falling over their reality. Their mission? Take down an evil king.

The thrilling premise of this RPG (Role-Playing Game) adventure is fueled by a time loop mechanism, throwing players back to the same point in time again and again. The narrative ingeniously toys with the concept of continuity and repetition, and not just for its story’s sake. It provides an exciting gameplay element wherein players, as Siffrin, can recalibrate their solutions to puzzles, refine their interactions with the game world, and thus, influence the course of their ever-recurring journey towards victory.

The unique game feature of equipping memories as armor only adds to the innovative nature of gameplay. It demonstrates how every encounter, dialogue, and event could be critical for the heroes to not only becoming stronger but also to create a compelling storyline that keeps us engaged.

The cast of characters such as Mirabelle, Isabeau, Odile, and Bonnie, each with their unique identities and motivations, adds to the game’s depth. They spin a web of interactions and relations that makes the game that much more immersive and exciting.

“In Stars And Time” introduces a strategic flavor to RPG combat encounters with a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. The players might witness the arrival of a cheeky ethereal being of infinite starlight and take part in a series of charming and surprisingly rich and emotional interactions through the course of the game.

Much like Siffrin, the protagonist, players might also find themselves under duress, albeit the enjoyable kind—navigating the temporal puzzle, honing their strategy, and constantly rejigging their decision-making. This painstaking process might, however, lead to a sweet payoff: the eventual liberation from the loop and the downfall of the tyrannical king.

Those interested in testing their resolve and embark on a quest to get the taste of the gameplay can try their hands at the game’s prototype called “START AGAIN START AGAIN START AGAIN: A Prologue,” which should ideally serve as an intriguing introduction for this time-binding epic.