Developer Joel Jordan has dropped Time Bandit – Half 1: Appendages of the Machine on Steam and itch.io as we speak. You would possibly bear in mind it from my blockbuster article, “Listed below are eleven 2022 indie video games to stay up for.” It’s now the center of (checks watch) 2023, and it has lastly arrived.

Time Bandit is the story of getting a crappy job and dealing for the person. On this case, nonetheless, the person is exploiting employees and utilizing them to assemble time crystals for probably nefarious functions.

However decelerate there since Time Bandit additionally runs on a real-time clock. Kind of like Pokemon Gold/Silver! Your shift is predicated on real-world time, and completely different duties take completely different quantities of time. Generally you even want to fulfill characters at a selected time of day that they’ll schedule with you prematurely. You’d going to wish to rein in that spontaneity if you wish to overthrow your capitalist overlords.

I hoped to get a evaluation of Time Bandit – Half 1: Appendages of the Machine up at launch, however mockingly, I simply haven’t had the time. Hopefully, I can circle again to it as a result of I actually loved the construct that I performed final yr. I additionally offered suggestions on to Joel, so I’m desperate to see if any of it was integrated. It’s like I’ve pores and skin within the sport when, in actuality, I’m not likely a lot completely different than any regular commenter.

Time Bandit – Half 1: Appendages of the Machine is obtainable on PC and Mac through Steam and itch.io beginning as we speak.