What would you do if you knew that you would meet your demise at precisely 7:57pm? Would you go out and have the biggest party ever, or would you hope and pray that you can bend time in order to stave off the inevitable? In Three Minutes to Eight you’ll be left to try and unravel the secrets of your life.Â
Ready to cheat death?
Available right now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S is Three Minutes to Eight. It comes from the Chaosmonger Studio and Assemble Entertainment teams, releasing on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and iOS too.Â
Priced at £12.49 from the Xbox Store, Three Minutes to Eight works as a point and click mystery adventure in which you are left to try and find a way to cheat death. You’ll only be able to do that by unraveling the mysteries of the narrative that unfolds, working various paths and endings in order to stay alive.Â
Three Minutes to Eight is set in the near future, features intriguing dialogue and has you enjoying the company of a variety of NPCs. But each run in Three Minutes to Eight plays out fairly swiftly, as you try to understand what is going on. An unnerving story full of twists and turns requiring players to solve the mystery of the protagonist’s death.
It’s up to players to unravel what lies beneath, uncover secret paths, find ways to cheat death, and unlock multiple endings. Each run is distinct too. And they come with randomized elements and unique events, urging players to revisit the game multiple times to discover all of its hidden mysteries.
Key features of Three Minutes to Eight on Xbox
The key features are well worth checking out, especially if you are interested in what Three Minutes to Eight has to offer…
- Embark on a unique adventure, while exploring philosophical themes, such as self-reflection, free will, and the nature of time and the universe
- Experience an unusual gameplay loop where the main character always dies at 7:57pm
- Find a way to escape death and reach one of the 10+ endings
- Immerse yourself in an ever-changing narrative: each run is different, with randomized characters, environments, and elements
- Cyber punk aesthetics: beautiful pixel art characters and frame by frame animations, blended with 3D voxel environments, creating a distinctive visual style
Buy and play now
Three Minutes to Eight is available on the Xbox Store right now. You’ll be able to play on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, with the game fully optimised for newer consoles. It’s also on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and iOS.Â
Stay tuned for our review. Until then, take in the launch trailer and let us know your thoughts.
Three Minutes to Eight on Xbox Game Description
Set in the near future, “Three Minutes To Eight” is a mind-bending pixel art adventure game that breaks the mold by introducing an intriguing twist: the protagonist is destined to meet their demise at precisely 07:57 PM. However, hope is not lost. It’s up to you to unravel what lies beneath, uncover secret paths, find ways to cheat death, and unlock multiple endings. Each run is distinct, with randomized elements and unique events, urging you to revisit the game multiple times to discover all its hidden mysteries. Find yourself in an ever-evolving gaming experience, mimicking a borderline state of mind that teeters on the edge of consciousness, where everything is possible yet remains elusive.