Twelve Minutes

Twelve Minutes

December 7, 2021
Annapurna Interactive
4.2/5.0(737 reviews)
Adventure
Mixed

Overall, player feedback for 'Twelve Minutes' is divided, with many praising its unique storytelling and engaging mechanics while others criticize its repetitive gameplay and disappointing narrative twists. The game has moments of brilliance juxtaposed with significant frustrations, leading to a mix of strong recommendations and outright dismissals.

About This Game

A top-down time-loop thriller confined to a small apartment, where a man reliving the same ten minutes must use what he learns each pass to change a violent night that keeps resetting. It plays as a point-and-click puzzle of knowledge: combining objects, conversations and timing across loops until the right sequence unlocks the next reveal. The premise and the mounting tension are the appeal, carried by a notable voice cast. Reception is genuinely divided. Many admired the structure and atmosphere, while others found the puzzle logic finicky and the story's late turns hard to swallow. It is short and single-minded in a way that rewards or repels depending on tolerance for repetition. It suits players who enjoy wringing a tight system for its secrets, and who take a mystery's provocation over a clean resolution.

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)Portuguese (Portugal)RussianSpanishSpanish (Mexico)Turkish

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall, player feedback for 'Twelve Minutes' is divided, with many praising its unique storytelling and engaging mechanics while others criticize its repetitive gameplay and disappointing narrative twists. The game has moments of brilliance juxtaposed with significant frustrations, leading to a mix of strong recommendations and outright dismissals.

Pros

  • Innovative time loop mechanic
  • Strong voice acting from a star-studded cast
  • Intriguing story with plot twists
  • Engaging puzzle design
  • Atmospheric and immersive

Cons

  • Repetitive gameplay after a few loops
  • Frustrating trial-and-error mechanics
  • Disappointing ending and narrative conclusion
  • Limited gameplay despite a rich concept
  • Some voice acting perceived as lacking depth

Based on 100 reviews from steam

Screenshots

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Twelve Minutes — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twelve Minutes worth playing?
Twelve Minutes has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.2 out of 5 across 737 reviews.
Is Twelve Minutes single-player or multiplayer?
Twelve Minutes supports single player.
What platforms is Twelve Minutes available on?
Twelve Minutes is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Twelve Minutes release?
Twelve Minutes released on December 7, 2021.
What is Twelve Minutes's age rating?
Twelve Minutes carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.