
OpenCritic
Fair
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"Whilst Ageless may appear to be a pretty standard platformer on the surface, the game predominantly focuses on a unique time mechanic. Kiara, our protagonist, uses a bow which can either advance or send back an object or animal in time. For example, the opening levels feature a dolphin who, by using the bow, can be changed into a whale for a bouncy platform. This feature helps Ageless stand out from the pixel platformer genre and even the puzzle genre in general. The time mechanic is something I haven’t played before and adds a real depth to the puzzles on offer."
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Ageless lets you manipulate time to solve puzzles as Kiara, a girl navigating a world where changing the age of plants and animals opens new paths. Each level requires shifting elements between juvenile and mature states to create bridges, trigger growth, or clear obstacles. The gameplay mixes precise platforming with environmental storytelling, blending light combat and exploration as Kiara confronts personal grief. The game stands out for its calm atmosphere and clever use of time-based mechanics to convey emotion. Reviews note its art style and soundtrack complement the reflective tone, though some find the difficulty curve uneven. Available on PC and Switch since 2020, it holds a 78% on Metacritic. Shorter than most campaigns at around six hours, it focuses on a quiet character arc over epic set pieces.
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Single player
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