Alright, so picture this. I’m Michael Frei, the brain behind this quirky game called Time Flies. Yeah, it’s about a fly—you—you’re a fly buzzing around, and it’s hitting PlayStation 5 on July 31st. Maybe you caught a glimpse of it on the PlayStation Blog ages ago. Finally, it’s almost here. Feels kind of surreal, honestly.
First off, before you dive in, we’ve got this whole part where the game checks your location. Not entirely sure why, but it stuck with us.
Here’s the deal: Let’s say you’re chilling in Switzerland. Life expectancy there? World Health Organization says it’s 83.3 years. So in our world, that’s 83.3 seconds—happy buzzing! U.S. folks get 76.4 seconds because, well, stats. It’s weird how numbers decide a fly’s fate, right?
And yeah, that means the game ramps up the challenge in different spots. Makes it spicy.
What’s On Your List?
What do you even do when you’re a fly? Big question. But don’t sweat it—there’s a bucket list. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is ticking off all these things while being a winged little nuisance. Seems like it’s all chaos until you get the hang of it. Life’s kind of the same, huh?
Creating this was a mad ride. Coming up with stuff a fly could do—let me tell you, not straightforward. My top pick? "Find God." Yeah, a fly finding God. No spoilers, but you’ve got to figure it out yourself. Good luck!
First Things First: Ideas
Okay, so games—played tons, I mean who hasn’t? But a video game where you’re literally a fly inside another game? What a trip. Originally, it was supposed to be a platformer—escaping hell and all—that was the plan. Ran into snags though.
Figuring Out the Limits
Flying around with a stick controller, you’re limited. Only one button push at a time and you’re either bumping into stuff or just flapping your wings aimlessly. No complex combos—it’s all about simplicity. Land, walk, fly. That’s your world.
Nailing It: Simplicity Rules
So, what’s the twist? Just three inputs—move left, right, and hit start. Finding God’s not about some epic quest; just look both ways and maybe go left when you feel right—or right when you feel left. Simple, right? If you’re itching for more, who knows, maybe there’s another game inside this game with a fly inside! Sounds nuts, but it works. Trust me.
When July 31 rolls around, go be that fly on PS5. Who knew buzzing around could be this much fun? 🖤
Fly safe!
