In His Time

About

In His Time is a 2D adventure game blending puzzle solving with light platforming. You play as Ollie, a boy managing family responsibilities and schoolyard conflicts. After a clash with bullies leads him into a creepy mansion, he’s tasked with recovering stolen items by the house’s reclusive owner. Progress depends on logic puzzles, conversation choices, and mini-games that reveal hidden story details. The gameplay loops around exploration and dialogue, with each choice subtly shaping your understanding of the world. The game stands out for its emotional tone, pairing Ollie’s personal struggles with eerie, clockwork-themed environments. Interactions with Joseph and other characters feel weighty, often hinting at deeper histories. TearyHand Studio’s approach avoids flashy set pieces in favor of subdued, character-focused storytelling. With its mix of hardship and surreal mystery, it carves a niche between slice-of-life drama and whimsical adventure.

Storyline

The main character Olly, a young boy who lost his father early, lives with his mother Lyla. His mother has recently become ill, so he is left to attend school and take care of the housework. Even at school, Olly is bullied by Bobby the big kid, and his cronies Mila and Hugo. He is also scolded by his teachers every day....... It was as if the world was pushing Ollie into a corner. One day Olly is threatened by Bobby and his friends and together they sneak into a spooky mansion. They steal "parts" of a certain work and escape, only to be caught by the owner of the house - an old man named Joseph. Joseph, who claims to be a watchmaker, asks Olly what happened to him and says he won't do anything bad to Olly if he gets the "parts" back from Bobby and his friends.