Zeitgeist

About

Zeitgeist casts you as a thief navigating two eras of a sunken metropolis. Armed with a pot plant sidekick, you cross crumbling hallways and vertical spaces, using time-shifting mechanics to solve puzzles and bypass ancient defenses. The goal: siphon the city’s legendary water source by exploring its past glory and present decay. Platforming challenges mix with environmental storytelling, as you uncover secrets buried beneath shifting timelines. The game’s dual-world design stands out, juxtaposing a desolate desert ruin with a vibrant, drowned city. Players praise the clever use of time manipulation to reveal hidden pathways and the charm of the plant companion, which interacts with environments in key moments. With a runtime of around six hours, it’s a brisk but atmospheric heist tale. Released in early 2022, it runs smoothly on mid-tier PCs and offers a fresh twist on 2D platforming.

Storyline

Drain the past Legend tells that deep within the endless desert lies the dry remnants of an ancient submerged city said to hold a source of endless water - The heart of the City. Playing as the Submariner, you will fight past the city's defences, navigating its labyrinth of halls and mechanisms in order to reach the heart. Two worlds Water is all but extinct in the world of the Submariner - Join forces with the remnants of nature with the aid of your newfound pot plant companion in a heist to steal from a past civilization drowning in wealth. Explore a submerged city filled with life and mystery in both its past and present form; encounter all manner of wonders and dangers as you overcome the challenges of your descent and the true nature of the city is revealed.