Locally Sourced Anthology II: The Timeline
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About Locally Sourced Anthology II: The Timeline
Locally Sourced Anthology II: The Timeline is a PC-only indie bundle from Flyover Games, released September 16, 2025. It packages five standalone games by different developers, each exploring time-travel themes through experimental mechanics and storytelling. Think visual novels, puzzle adventures, and narrative-driven experiments colliding in one collection. The games vary wildly in art style and tone, some focus on historical reenactments, others on fractured timelines. Best for players who enjoy short, thought-provoking experiences over linear narratives.
Gameplay
Each game in the anthology has its own unique loop. One might involve rearranging historical events via dialogue choices, while another forces you to sync actions with real-time physics. Most games clock in under an hour, with sessions blending exploration, quick-time events, and branching decisions. Controls adapt to each title, but expect basic mouse/keyboard inputs for menus and interactions. The anthology lacks a unifying interface, which can feel disjointed, but the experimental nature keeps things fresh. Some titles lean heavily into ambient storytelling, like one where you fix broken clocks to unlock memories.
What Players Think
The anthology holds an 8.2/10 on PlayPile, with 76% of players completing all five games. Average playtime is 4.5 hours, though completionists spend up to 8 hours chasing 100% achievements. Community moods are split: 42% "curious," 28% "confused," and 18% "impressed." Reviews praise the creativity but question cohesion. One user wrote, “It’s like grabbing five random time capsules and opening them one by one.” Critics note uneven polish, three games have 90%+ completion rates, while the other two drop to 60% due to unclear objectives.
PlayPile's Take
At $19.99, the anthology is a bargain if you’re into niche narratives and short-form experiments. It’s not for everyone, three of the five games have under 10 achievements, and two rely on abstract mechanics that might frustrate. But fans of offbeat storytelling and indie innovation will find value in the collection. Prioritize the games with higher completion rates (90%+) for the best return on investment. Skip if you prefer structured, long-form adventures.
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