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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 73 reviews

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Customers admire Timespinner's gameplay mechanics and awesome story, frequently praising the game's music as well. However, some found the plot to be slow-paced or forgettable. Overall, the positive feedback on gameplay and music outweighs the less enthusiastic responses to the narrative.

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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A short but sweet metroidvania

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A fun game with a lot of in depth mechanics. The plot is a bit of a slow start, but mixes a few genres to get to an exciting game. Multiple endings and new games plus makes it easy to play through more than once.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent Metroidvania

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The gameplay is pretty good but the game becomes too easy as you become overpowered. Also, the story and characters aren't very memorable.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Metroidvania!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you like Castlevania symphony of the night then this is for you. The story is dumb and the characters are not interesting but the game is a lot of fun. Interesting enemy designs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Metroidvania done right!!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is very close to castlevania symphony of the night. Not a copy but it borrows heavily from that title. That is a good thing though! This is exactly what I wanted. The game sticks very closely to the successful formula and doesn't try anything stupid like rogue elements (dead cells I'm looking at you). The results is an absolute masterpiece that you must play. Buy this immediately.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not your average platformer

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful visuals and music, great gameplay and a gripping story. What more could I want?

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Metroidvania fans dream come true

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you loved Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Bloodstained, Metroid, Hollow Knight, etc. You can go wrong picking up this game. It's gameplay is perfect actually much more smooth than Bloodstained at release and the story is great so far. Very happy Best Buy got this game from Limited Run. Collector's and fans of this genre should definitely pick this up before they run out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There is nothing inherently wrong with this game. I got because it is limited run. Graphics and good, gameplay good, story meh.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Buy partnering with LRG for some games has been amazing. Saves me money on shipping. I wish they could just do it for all of them honestly. Anyways. This game is great for people who love old school platformers. Gameplay is solid

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Old school fun

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Time Spinner is a fun old school metroidvania game. Utilizing time stopping mechanics you will have a blast playing this game. Buy it before it sells out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A dventure game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    On of the best game i have played . It is intersted game . I spent long time played this game . I like it . I recommend the other to enjoy it . It is gem game .

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Epic

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An awesome homage to the metroidvania exploratory type games such as Castlevania Symphony of the Night. Great music, weapons and lots of areas to explore which will keep you playing for hours!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I didn't know much about this game so I watched a few trailers and youtubers play the game and decided to pick up a copy and I found it to be very enjoyable

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for Metroidvania Fans

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is a great buy for anyone looking for a metroidvania style game. It is challenging and fun at the same time. It even includes time manipulation gameplay for fighting and traversal. A great buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great metroid vania game

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is not only a metroid vania game but it has great rpg elements like skills and leveling up. I love the old school graphics, gameplay and sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great metroidvania

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best metroidvania games I've played. Kinda on the short side but with multiple endings, and new game+ you'll be playing for a little longer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great indie story and fun gameplay!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This has an awesome story with great gameplay mechanics! Had me hooked from the beginning. Couldn't stop til I finished it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Metroidvania lovers will like this game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you love metroidvania games then you'll like this game. Music is awesome and totally fits this type of game. 10/10 for sure had so much fun playing this game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun indie metroidvania

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this game because I like to have physical copies of replayable indie games I have tried. This one was enjoyable enough to own. There are still better choicees but this one did have its original and fun gameplay features that make it stand out among other 2d action titles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great 2D game with fun mechanics. Also great old school aesthetics.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy to have snagged a copy in time

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am sad to see this game disappear from shelves. So many people are missing out on it (unless they get it through digital means). TimeSpinner is one of those hidden indie jewels that, to my eyes, seems to be super underrated and under appreciated. It has a great story, dark,but pretty graphics, solid metroidvania elements that scream "amazing", and just as boasted by the developers, this particular game feels like a true spiritual predecessor of Symphony of the Night.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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