Time Jump

About Time Jump

Time Jump is a 3rd person action-adventure RPG from developer Cosmic Stairway, released on PC in May 2026. The game casts you as William Roger, a college student accidentally hurled into the past by a rogue time-traveling camera. Set in 1994, the story follows William’s scramble to survive the chaos of the Time Earth Agency while uncovering secrets about his professor’s schemes. The tone is light-hearted and humorous, blending sci-fi mystery with slapstick mishaps. It’s a single-player experience focused on exploration, combat, and narrative choices. The gameplay leans casual, prioritizing story beats over combat depth, with time travel as a key mechanic for puzzle-solving.

Gameplay

You control William in a 3rd person view, navigating 90s-era environments like schools, malls, and retro tech labs. Core mechanics include platforming, combat with improvised weapons (think ketchup bottles and calculators), and using the time-traveling camera to revisit past moments. Missions often involve collecting items, solving environmental puzzles, and fending off enemies tied to the Time Earth Agency. Combat is quick and forgiving, with a focus on dodging and timing rather than strategy. The backpack system lets you carry tools like flashlights or snacks to interact with the world. Time travel adds a layer of experimentation, jumping back to alter events or access previously locked areas. The game’s charm comes from its quirky dialogue and 90s nostalgia, but the combat and puzzle design feel occasionally underpolished. Sessions average 3, 5 hours, with a total playtime of 10, 15 hours.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate Time Jump 78% overall, with 65% completion and an average playtime of 12 hours. Community moods are split: 52% “amused” and 33% “frustrated,” often citing repetitive combat and unclear puzzle hints. Metacritic scores are moderate (71/100), praising the story but critiquing technical flaws like frame rate dips. Achievement data shows 78% of players unlock the “Time Traveler” title, but only 41% finish the main story. Reviews highlight the humor and retro aesthetic, though some call the game “a bit lazy” with its mechanics. It’s a divisive pick, but fans appreciate its quirky charm and time-bending premise.

PlayPile's Take

Time Jump is a decent but flawed experiment in time-travel gaming. It’s best for players who prioritize story over polish and enjoy light-hearted sci-fi comedies. The $29.99 price tag feels fair for a 12-hour experience, especially if the retro humor clicks. With 15 achievements and a mix of exploration and combat, it offers enough variety to keep things fresh. Skip if you want deep RPG systems or punishing challenges. For fans of 90s nostalgia and casual adventures, this is a worthwhile time warp.

Storyline

Using a time travelling camera, adventure your way from the past, discovering your independence and uncovering the secrets of the Time Earth Agency and the Professor's plans to dominate time and space. Will you find your way back home before you are history? Play as William Roger, a university student with a promising future. It's 1994, you awake after a terrible nightmare. You're late for school! With lack of sleep and nutrition, you "accidentally" activate the professors “Camera” and get sucked into the past. Lost and alone in this strange place with your wits and no knowledge of where to go next, uncover the many mysteries of why you are here and at all costs, find your way back to your own time. Utilizing your backpack, fight your way through time and space before you are history. Take down the Time Earth Agency and it's maniacal leader, Prof. Stanley before time runs out.