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The Great Perhaps

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

The Great Perhaps is a time travel puzzle game about an astronaut returning to Earth destroyed by natural cataclysms. There, among the ruins he finds an unusual artifact — an old lantern, in the light of which you can see glimpses of another time and travel to the past.

What works

  • Unique time travel mechanic
  • Strong atmospheric and artistic presentation
  • Emotional and contemplative story
  • Pleasant soundtrack
  • Short and accessible gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length with limited replay value
  • Simple and repetitive puzzles
  • Clunky controls and some bugs
  • Linear level design
  • Weak voice acting and some narrative gaps

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Last update: 13/09/2026