Game Overview
A young wizard’s guilt over his missing sister drives a deceptively gentle fantasy adventure built around clocks, ancient trials, and second chances. Zeno has abandoned magic after Sophia vanishes under uncertain circumstances, but an enigmatic promise pulls him back toward his staff and into a challenge left behind by the Ancients. The tone balances colorful, storybook fantasy with the melancholy of a hero trying to undo a personal tragedy. Cinematic scenes keep the mystery moving as Zeno searches for time fragments and learns what the sinister wizard Lucix has to do with Sophia’s fate.
Platforming and environmental puzzles form the heart of the experience, with Zeno traveling through obstacle-filled stages that demand careful timing rather than twitch reflexes. His magical command over time lets players reconsider mistakes, manipulate hazards, and find safe routes through the Ancients’ tests. Progress revolves around recovering fragments, overcoming each new puzzle space, and gaining access to the next piece of the story. The pace is deliberately relaxed, making failures feel like invitations to rethink a solution instead of punishing setbacks, while the adventure focus keeps combat and spectacle secondary to navigation and problem-solving.
Time Master stands out through its use of time manipulation as a puzzle tool tied directly to its emotional premise: Zeno is not merely solving rooms, but chasing the possibility of correcting an irreversible loss. Its colorful 3D presentation and cinematic storytelling give the journey more character than a bare-bones platformer, while the compact trial structure makes it easy to enjoy in short sessions. Players who like the accessible puzzle-platforming of games such as A Hat in Time, but want a calmer and more narrative-driven challenge, find plenty to appreciate here. It suits newcomers to the genre especially well, though veteran puzzle fans may value it more for its atmosphere, story twists, and inventive time-based scenarios than for extreme difficulty.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Time Master.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7, 8, or 10
- Processor: Intel Pentium G2030 or higher
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 500 series or higher
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Tested on an 8 year old PC at 720p and medium quality
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Time Master?
After extracting Time Master, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 0.99 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.