Time Hollow DS
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2008
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64 out of 100

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9.1 out of 10

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  • Summary: Featuring a variety of interesting characters that come to life via the words of Junko Kawano, script writer for "Suikoden IV," Time Hollow enables players to guide Ethan Kairos on his quest to solve the mysterious disappearance of his family. While on his quest, Ethan comes across the mysterious Hollow Pen - an uncanny object that has the unique power to open portals to the past. Using the stylus pen and dual screen capabilities of the DS, players can use the Hollow Pen to draw portals between past and present. As they progress through their journey, they will encounter a variety of interesting characters that help them guide Ethan on his search for his family. [Konami]… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. RPG Fan
    83
    It was fun to play, had some great production values, and sported a contemporary anime vibe.
  2. GameFocus
    73
    If you enjoy story-based adventure games, you will really enjoy Time Hollow. There are plenty of twists and surprises along the way that you will want to see how it ends. The game is relatively easy but the hand-holding will disappoint the older crowd who will look for a challenge.
  3. Gamestyle
    70
    Time Hollow is a refreshingly different action/adventure game for the DS, and one that's quite worthy of your attention.
  4. GameShark
    42
    It truly is the story which carries Time Hollow. The gameplay itself is shallow, overly repetitive, and offers no challenge that a six year old couldn’t overcome.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  1. JamesMock
    10
    I thought the story was top notch and really did an excellent job conveying all it wanted you to know. I think it is perfect as a point and click adventure game, I hear a lot of complaints that there is not enough action in this game. I find this accusation to be insane considering that the game never said it was an action game... the game is a point and click(tap) adventure game. It would be like buying a coconut cream pie and complaining that they left out the chocolate cream... Well... you didn't buy a chocolate cream pie so why would you expect it to be one! In all seriousness though I do believe this game is great and definitely should be checked into especially if you like story driven adventure games.… Expand
  2. Cynthia
    10
    I love it! It was fun to play, beautiful anime style, the soundtrack is awesome, and I wasn't bored at all! If you play adventure games, like the Phoenix Wright: Ace attorney-series, Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and games like that, you MUST play this game too! And the video at the beginning is just awesome.… Expand
  3. NekoCat
    9
    Short, but sweet. It was an absolute pleasure to play and had a great story. As some of the reviewers have said, this isn't really breaking any new ground in either play mechanics or sci-fi, but the wonderful characters, dialog, and plot more than make up for it. Think of it as an interactive short-story that will leave you wanting more.… Expand
  4. ChrisD
    8
    I really enjoyed this game, despite the lack of challenge. It was refreshing and relaxing but what you could do was surprisingly narrow in scope to what it had the potential for.… Expand

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