Cut the Rope: Time Travel

Cut the Rope: Time Travel is a puzzle game with a space theme. Players explore stories and features from different eras. The game's graphics and sound effects accurately recreate historical scenes. Players pilot a pirate ship on a journey, collecting three lollipops and delivering them to a designated location to win. Along the way, players will encounter various difficulties and need to strategize to quickly complete levels. Understanding the function of each item on the map is key. The game not only challenges players' thinking but also provides a humorous experience. Come and try it!

Gameplay

The gameplay in this new version is virtually identical to the original, and your mission is still to get the three candies that appear in each level into Om Nom's mouth. However, this time, thanks to the introduction of time travel, the task becomes a more complicated and the puzzles even more fun.

In addition to the new puzzles, which now involve a series of new elements such as helices, chains, bombs and portals; Cut the Rope: Time Travel also allows players to visit six new, fun historical periods: the Renaissance, the Middle Ages, the pirates era, ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Stone Age. Each period, of course, has its own unique characteristics.

Features

Visuals and Sound

Cut the Rope: Time Travel delivers charming and polished visuals. The historical settings are vibrant and add personality, while animations for Om Nom and his ancestors are smooth and endearing. The soundtrack and quirky sound effects complement the playful tone of the game, resulting in an inviting atmosphere for players of all ages.

Performance and User Experience

The game generally performs well, although some users report occasional slowdowns during the Industrial Revolution levels. Controls remain intuitive, relying on swipes to cut ropes and activate mechanisms. One usability drawback is the removal of the instant restart button, requiring players to use the menu for restarts, which interrupts the game flow. This may frustrate those aiming to perfect each level.

Monetization and Ads

While the core gameplay is solid, the user experience is marred by frequent, unskippable ads. Many levels are interrupted by advertisements typically reserved for reward-based incentives, but here they appear simply for progression, giving players the sense of being penalized. An in-app purchase option removes ads for a small fee, which some players find worthwhile for a smoother experience. The presence of a subscription service and in-app promotions can also be intrusive for those who prefer ad-supported free play.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros

Inventive new mechanics and time period themes

Charming visuals and sound design

Accessible puzzles suitable for all ages

Option to remove ads at a low cost

Cons

Frequent, unskippable ads hinder gameplay

No instant restart button

User comments

Great game. Though the ads ruin the experience. Every level I have done or restarted at have unskippable ads, wherein I have to wait, maybe 30 seconds to carry on with the game! Instead of playing this game during my break hours, it's like watching commercial TV with little time of premiered TV shows. I know I have to pay for "no ads," but this is just too much.

The game is great. I remember being a kid and waiting for a new Time Travel series, while playing the game. Now, there are too many unskippable ads, after 2 trials (new level or retry, doesn't matter). There is a "no ads" button for $1, but it's only accessible right after downloading, because later it will be substituted to the "VIP" membership button for $10...per month.

Summarize

Cut the Rope: Time Travel is the sequel to Cut the Rope, a game in which you guided the friendly Om Nom through a series of levels where the sole purpose was to shovel as many candies into his mouth as possible.