Prevent Doomsday AFTER it happened! Designed by the co-creator of Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves and featuring both a single-player and co-op campaign, TimeMelters is a strategy hero defense where you go back in time and fight alongside your past selves.
The core mechanic in this game allows players to rewind time and coordinate the actions of their past selves, known as "echoes." When players rewind, their previous actions replay, enabling them to layer complex, multifaceted strategies by maneuvering their echoes in specific ways.
The gameplay combines strategic planning with real-time execution. Players must set up traps, spawn turrets, and tactically position their character to support their echoes and defeat enemy waves. Missions present diverse objectives, from protecting targets to eliminating all foes, forcing players to adapt their strategies accordingly.
Many reviewers liken the experience to solving puzzles, as each level presents a unique challenge that demands experimentation with the time-bending mechanics. Players often need to replay stages multiple times, refining their approach until they discover the optimal solution, which may involve various paths to completion.
The co-op campaign allows two players to experience the time travel mechanics together, tasking them with coordinating their actions across divergent timelines for success. Reviewers praise this mode, as working in tandem to execute a flawless, synchronized strategy is highly rewarding.
As players advance through the campaign, they unlock new spells and abilities that can be tailored to their preferred playstyle via a skill tree system. This progression system gives a sense of investment in character development, further complementing the strategic depth of the gameplay.