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No Time to Explain is a running, jumping and shooting game where you play a man chasing his future self through time. As the game evolves you must progress to solve time puzzles and complete platforming challenges.
Unfortunately, No Time to Explain is not available on Android, Switch or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme, and at a lower age rating:
Release Date: 17/06/2015
Out Now: Mac, PC, PS4, Wii U and Xbox One
Players: 1
Genres: Action, Platform (Adventure, Puzzle and Simulation)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On, Cartoon and Hand-Made
Developer: tiny Build (@tinyBuild)
Costs: Purchase cost
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