In Stars and Time

About

In Stars and Time is a turn-based RPG with time-loop mechanics. You play as Siffrin, part of a group trying to overthrow a tyrannical king. Each loop resets the story after a key event, letting you approach challenges differently. Use memories as defensive items, upgrade abilities through in-game prayers, and battle enemies with Rock, Paper, Scissors mechanics. Choices and puzzle solutions change with each cycle as Siffrin's understanding of the world grows. The game stands out for mixing strategic planning with emotional storytelling. Players on forums praise the creative combat system and how repeated playthroughs reveal hidden layers in dialogue and environments. While the 7.8/10 Metacritic score shows some pacing issues, fans highlight the gradual figuring out of Siffrin's mental state as a compelling hook. Available on multiple platforms including Switch and PS5, it’s a shorter experience clocking in at around 12-15 hours.

Storyline

In Stars and Time tells the story of Siffrin and their adventurer friends—a found family bound together by fate in order to end the tyrannical reign of an evil king. But as victory is just within the party’s grasp, a tragedy occurs, the clock resets, and they have to do it all again. As Siffrin’s the only one who notices this loop, each new start wears away at his cheerful veneer, yet he keeps going in hopes he can end this temporal tragedy once and for all.