A Time Loop Game about Communication
Time to Explain! is an award winning game about communication from the 18th annual LifeLove Game Design Challenge about Communication.
Will you manage to manage time in time?
Created by falafelovore, Time to Explain! is a winning video game from the Communication Game Design Challenge presented by the nonprofit program Gaming Against Violence®.
Time to Explain! offers a puzzle-based visual novel using an inventive time loop mechanic. It is an enjoyable and challenging resource for practicing communication skills.
In Time to Explain!, players are given a simple task: deliver their ship's cargo. In doing so, game players are challenged:
- to become more flexible when mapping out their next strategy
- to learn from the past by incorporating its lessons in their next cycle
- to become more confident in their ability to recognize and adapt to communication styles.
This game focuses on exploring and understanding communication skills. To that end, Time to Explain! supports the following:
- healthy conflict management
- valuing communication skills
- identifying communication tactics
- choosing the best communication strategy for the situation
Time to Explain! Game Credits
| Development | Lucas Vially | |
| Art | Emma Das Neves | |
| Sound & Music | Tristan Walger | |
| Presented by | Gaming Against Violence | |
| Published by | Life Love Publishing |
Full game credits are in the game.
Please note that this version of Time to Explain! has been updated and differs from the version submitted for judging in the Communication Game Design Challenge.
How to Play: Time to Explain!
Time to Explain! is available to play in your browser, or for download to Windows and Linux computers. Below are links or widgets which will allow you to access and play Time to Explain!
Play or download Time to Explain! at itch.io
