What happened to the Minoan civilization? Join parkour master Marie Taylor and treasure hunter James Andrew in a historical action thriller, as they unveil the secrets of a forgotten kingdom which has been tragically trapped in and endless time loop.
Players take control of the parkour expert Marie Taylor, who can nimbly traverse the environment through a variety of acrobatic maneuvers. Reviewers consistently praise the game's precise controls and satisfying platforming, with one player describing the movement as "fast and fun" and enabling "rapid exploration of ancient parkour ruins." The seamless integration of climbing, vaulting, and wall-running allows players to fluidly navigate the game's intricate level design.
The vast, non-linear open world invites players to freely explore a diverse array of environments, from sunken Ottoman shipwrecks to ancient Minoan tombs. Players are encouraged to systematically chart the map and uncover its many secrets at their own pace. One reviewer highlights the joy of gradually piecing together the island's layout and discovering new paths and collectibles on each loop, stating that the game "feels great to simply move around" and that "exploration means treasure, treasure means more time, more time means more exploration."
While some reviewers found the time loop mechanic frustrating, many appreciated how it complemented the exploration-focused design. The time limit forces players to carefully plan their routes and prioritize which objectives to pursue, while the persistent map and collectibles aid in gradual progression. One player describes the time loop as "a feature invented by Zeus to punish Sisyphus, it appeals to robots, but tends to keep explorers at bay. Well, don't keep yourself at bay. It's a minor flaw here because the other mechanics are great, the map awesome and the parkour addictive."
Interspersed throughout the open world are a variety of environmental puzzles that players must solve to uncover new paths and artifacts. These range from block-pushing challenges to more complex, multi-part conundrums. Reviewers note that the puzzles strike a good balance, being "fairly easy" yet still rewarding to figure out. The need to meticulously mark the map and track key items across loops adds an extra layer of challenge and satisfaction to the puzzle-solving.