No Time To Explain Remastered similar games & best alternatives

No Time To Explain Remastered

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Xbox One • 2015

Should you play it?

"I Am You From The Future! No Time To Explain, Follow m-OH CHRIST!" Chase your future self through time and alternate realities while fighting giant monsters, collecting hats, and eating cake! No Time To Explain Remastered is the remake of tinyBuild's debut game. Now with multiplayer!

What works
  • Fun and humorous gameplay
  • Unique laser recoil movement mechanic
  • Local co-op and level editor
  • Varied and creative levels
  • Catchy music and voice acting
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Some frustrating difficulty spikes
  • Imprecise controls
  • Overpriced at full price
  • Limited story depth

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

No Time To Explain Remastered: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Leadership, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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    "Players have freedom to choose characters, weapons, abilities, and movement style (teleport or smooth locomotion), allowing personal control over gameplay."

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    "Players have freedom to control movement and use various mechanics like laser recoil and different characters with unique abilities, allowing personal choice in navigation and problem solving."

  • Competence

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  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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  • Expectation

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Fellowship

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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    "No physical activity or health-related features; typical sedentary gameplay."

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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