Time Flies review existential flight game with a bittersweet buzz
Briefly

Time Flies presents the short life of a housefly as a comedic tragedy through a gameplay mechanic centered on a bucket list. In minimalist 2D environments, players endeavor to fulfill whimsical tasks such as making someone laugh or getting rich. The game features four distinct levels with a unique black-and-white art style that hides philosophical questions and humor. Players encounter environmental interactions and hazards while racing against time to accomplish the bucket list, making for an engaging and humorous experience.
Time Flies reimagines the short lifespan of a housefly as a comedic tragedy by giving the pest a bucket list, prompting players to fulfill its whimsical dreams.
The game features four levels with a scratchy monochromatic visual style. Each environment hides philosophical questions and whimsical jokes, encouraging exploration and creativity.
Players navigate minimalistic 2D environments to complete tasks like making someone laugh, starting a revolution, or getting rich, often leading to amusing realizations.
Each level presents hazards that can end the fly's life, emphasizing the urgency of completing the bucket list against the clock.
Read at www.theguardian.com
[
|
]