Software:Thinking with Time Machine
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| Developer(s) | Stridemann |
| Publisher(s) | SignHead Studio |
| Engine | Source |
| Platform(s) | Windows, OS X |
| Release | April 18, 2014 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle-platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Thinking with Time Machine is a single-player mod for Portal 2 developed by Stridemann, and released by SignHead Studio. It was initially released to Steam in April 2014, for Microsoft Windows, and OS X systems, available freely to existing owners of Portal 2.
Gameplay
In Thinking with Time Machine, the player controls Chell, the protagonist of the official Portal games.[1] In addition to the series' "portal gun", it also gives the player a tablet-like "time machine", allowing them to record their movements, and summon a double who performs those motions. The player can only use a single recording at a time, with previous recordings being deleted when a new action is taken. Recordings can perform all the actions a normal player can, and the player can also stand on their recording, allowing them to reach higher surfaces.[2]
Most of Portal 2's testing elements are included in the mod, with new mechanics being taught through an instruction board.[2]
Release and reception
Thinking with Time Machine was released for free to existing owners of Portal 2 via Steam on 18 April 2014 by developer Stridemann and publisher SignHead Studio.[3][4] It was one of the top 200 Steam games in the year of its release.[5]
The game was received positively by multiple PC gaming reviewers.[6][2] Alice O'Connor of Rock, Paper, Shotgun positive in a positive 2014 review "for those lacking in some of the social niceties, it’s perhaps the closest we’ll get to playing Portal 2 co-op.” PC Gamer reviewer Christopher Livingston similarly praised the mod, stating that "working with your past self will seem almost as natural as working with a co-op partner".[2] Though writer for Wired Bo Moore praised the overall design of the puzzles, he noted that some lacked "Valve polish".[7] Additionally, both Moore and Livingston criticised the mod for not featuring enough portal-based puzzles, especially in initial levels.[7][2]
References
- ↑ Good, Owen S. (2014-04-26). "Mod adds time travel to Portal 2". https://www.polygon.com/2014/4/26/5656526/time-travel-mod-portal. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Mod of the Week: Thinking With Time Machine, for Portal 2" (in en). PC Gamer. http://www.pcgamer.com/mod-of-the-week-thinking-with-time-machine-for-portal-2/.
- ↑ "Thinking with Time Machine on Steam". https://store.steampowered.com/app/286080/Thinking_with_Time_Machine/.
- ↑ "Portal 2 mod Thinking With Time Machine now available on Steam" (in en). PC Gamer. http://www.pcgamer.com/portal-2-mod-thinking-with-time-machine-now-available-on-steam/.
- ↑ "Steam Gauge: Measuring the most popular Steam games of 2014" (in en-us). Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/03/steam-gauge-measuring-the-most-popular-steam-games-of-2014/3/.
- ↑ O'Connor, Alice (2014-04-23). "Portal 2 Mod Adds Time-Travelling Legs" (in en-US). https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/04/23/portal-2-mod-valve-time-travel/.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "This Portal 2 Mod Lets You Play Against Yourself" (in en-US). Wired. https://www.wired.com/2014/04/thinking-with-time-machine/. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
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