Alright, let’s dive into this chaotic swirl of thoughts. So, hi there, it’s Michael Frei here, and guess what? I fiddled around with this game called Time Flies. Ever fancied life as a fly? Yeah, me neither, until now. And it’s hitting PlayStation 5 on July 31st. Like, it’s finally coming, after being teased in some blog a million years ago.
First things first, you jump into the game, and it’s like, “Where’s this fly buzzing from?” Because, weirdly enough, your time on earth (ahem, in-game) depends on where you’re playing from. Switzerland? Boom! 83.3 seconds because WHO (not the band, the health folks) says you’d last 83.3 years. America? You get 76.4 seconds. Yeah, shorter lifespans, sorry not sorry.
Hold up—it gets wild. Once you take off as this fly, everything’s on a timer. Like, your whole fly life. The fly, fluttering about, trying to do everything before keeling over. Tougher in some places, like—good luck if your fly self’s in a rush!
Anyway, bucket lists, right? What to do before you kick the—well, you know. The game’s got it covered. Got a list of stuff for your fly to tackle. And maybe it’s bonkers, but there’s a ‘Find God’ goal. Not spilling the beans here, but figuring that out is a trip.
Now, let’s wander mentally to how we got this going. Step one? Idea factory time. And, fun twist, you’re a fly in a game, which is also… a game? Meta, right? We even toyed with you escaping from hell to heaven—long story, but it didn’t fly. No pun intended—okay, maybe a little.
Next up, did you know flies can’t push buttons? Like, seriously? In Time Flies, you just bounce and scuttle around interacting with the world. Your fly doesn’t get to mash any buttons because, again, fly.
So, what went down? Made a simple game, three moves: left, right, and a button to kick things off. Finding God doesn’t need rocket science—maybe just look both ways before crossing? If you think you got it easy, brace yourself. There might be a game inside the game, within the game—fly inception, trust me.
Get ready to live your best fly life on PS5 soon. Like, who knew being a fly could be this epic? Can’t wait for you all to give it a whirl. 🖤
