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About Epoch Reset
Epoch Reset is a narrative-driven indie adventure game set in a futuristic world where time travel isn’t just possible but central to the story. Developed by abnermtj and published by Kakehashi Games, it drops you into the shoes of Hector, a broke genius who built the first working time machine. The game blends 2.5D platforming with anime-inspired visuals as you navigate large cityscapes and shifting timelines. Released on December 31, 2027, it’s a single-player story focused on figuring out a chaotic reality threatened by time-bending forces. The core hook is its time-travel mechanics, which let you rewind events and revisit past choices to alter outcomes. It’s a game for fans of dense, character-focused stories with a sci-fi twist.
Gameplay
You’ll spend most of your time jumping between timelines, solving environmental puzzles, and interacting with NPCs whose fates hinge on your decisions. The 2.5D perspective gives a flat view of environments but allows for layered depth when switching timelines, think overlapping city maps from different eras. Controls are tight for platforming sections, with light jumps and precise timing required for crossing glitching time zones. Combat is minimal, replaced by dialogue choices and exploration. Each session feels like a detective puzzle: you’ll backtrack to past moments to fix errors, collect scattered clues, and piece together the fractured narrative. The time machine itself acts as a tool for both progression and story revelation, letting you observe alternate realities and their consequences.
What Players Think
PlayPile’s community data shows a strong 82% average score on Metacritic, with 91% of players completing the base story. Average playtime is 9.1 hours, though 35% of players report replaying timelines for branching endings. Community moods are overwhelmingly positive, 88% excitement, 7% curiosity, and 5% frustration with time-travel logic. One user wrote, “The time-loop puzzles are clever but occasionally confusing.” Another noted, “Characters feel real, even when the plot gets wild.” Achievement data highlights 100% completion for 78% of players, with 4.5/5 stars for challenge-to-reward balance. Critic reviews praise the “cinematic pacing” but flag inconsistent platforming physics.
PlayPile's Take
Epoch Reset is a solid pick for fans of narrative experimentation and sci-fi lore. At $29.99, it’s reasonably priced for its 10-hour story, though the lack of multiplayer and limited replayability might deter some. The time-travel mechanics are its standout feature, offering fresh twists on classic adventure game tropes. If you enjoy games like Oxenfree or Life is Strange but don’t mind a few rough edges, this one’s worth your time. Skip it if you prefer action over dialogue or struggle with abstract puzzle design.
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