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No Time To Explain Remastered
Developer tinyBuild
"I Am You From The Future! No Time To Explain, Follow m-OH CHRIST!" Chase your future self through time and alternate realities while fighting giant monsters, collecting hats, and eating cake! No Time To Explain Remastered is the remake of tinyBuild's debut game. Now with multiplayer! From the Steam store page
176 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 6, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
74
Fresh
127 positive · 44 negative
95% range 67–80%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 127 | 44 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
5 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
2,021 of 2,562 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 176 · most liked firstNo Time to Explain is among the earliest and most notable examples of the "deliberately hard to control meme-game," a metagenre that also includes games like QWOP and Surgeon Simulator. The fun in games like these does not come from success at challenges, but from the way it pushes you into repeated comical failures. The context in which you play such games is critical. If you're playing in a room with a few friends, all taking turns to die horribly and laugh at each others' failures, it's…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very nostalgic game for me (Thanks jacksepticeye). It doesn't control the best and I'm not keen on the boss design but hey, overall experience is pretty fun so I'd say it's worth a shot. Plus it's funny as he- OH CHRIST!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I find it somewhat wild that a remaster of a free flash game should be priced at $15. I have nothing against TinyBuild, and they have made some great games after... but this game is NOT it. I understand that this was probably a fun free flash game at its time, there are so many better difficult platforming/puzzle games that cost less. Although improvements likely were made in the remastered version, this is truly is a game that was the first project for a dev during the flash games era. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Controls are terrible. It's definitely a meme flash game that I'm sure is only popular because it may be entertaining to some people to watch YouTubers and streamers fail over and over again. That's the only explanation to me for the very positive reviews it has. I can enjoy difficult platformers when they're done right, such as Super Meat Boy or Celeste. But here it's just bad, your character is uncontrollable and I hate dying over and over again not because of my skills but because the game…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An absolute flash classic, that was expanded and improved upon making it into this. An amazingly enjoyable experience with great art, a banging soundtrack and extremely fun gameplay. Just wow, what a great experience. Play it right now!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of those deliberately hard to play YouTube bait games where it's more fun to watch someone else fail than it is to play yourself.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly, i like this game but this remastered version falls short of the original. There are so many features that have changed for the worst. The biggest offender is the completely revamped movement mechanic. The originals free movement mouse made so much more sense over then new movement based in relation to the player. it makes so many levels incredibly difficult, especially levels with unique mechanics that ALSO have timed achievements attached to them. i enjoyed completing all the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →That was fun, for about 20 minutes. Nothing more to see.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My Personal Game Score: 7.5 / 10 + Simple and nice game graphics/design + Replayable game + Fast-paced game + Fun to play - Some parts are very hard - Difficult controls - Kinda expensive for a game that was originally a browser game that is free to play a long time ago
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No Time to Explain Remastered is a platformer where you play as a dude who sees his future self being absolutely dominated by some giant crab thing and is given a powerful laser cannon to try and save his future self. The story is pretty easy to ignore. It's very disconnected and is only loosely connected by a theme around multiple dimensions. It isn't bad, but considering that this originates from a flash game that wasn't focused on having a fleshed-out story, it's to be expected. But that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No Time to explain
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game, sadly don't have time to explain further
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A trashy Flash game trying to charge $15 per unit. Gameplay is clunky, bosses are repetitive, and it's not very funny. It's a fine first game, but it's obviously someone's first game. Difficulty spikes everywhere, poorly telegraphed puzzles, and a poor use of mechanics. It's a game that could come alive in the level editor. Still, the gameplay isn't good enough to justify extended playtime. It's easy to download thousands of Flash games better than this for free. This isn't worth the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →thank you jack <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm pretty sure I didn't buy it and I don't have the original one in the library so perhaps I got it in some relation to other games from the same publisher? I was going to recommend it as a quirky but fun one and overall a good example of the older indie scene. Then I noticed * it's a remaster so not actually a true representative (I've heard the original Flash one was not working very well) * I noticed the price is not so small even on huge discount (I've heard the original Flash is free)…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No time to explain, you need to play this game No Time to Explain is an amazing and very unique precise platformer. This game is absolutely hilarious and chaotic, so many random things happen in each chapter. There are a lot random jokes and basically whole story of this game is a joke. As for gameplay, its essence is to move by shooting under you legs with huge laser gun, you can walk normally, but you will barely do this in this game. Each chapter also feature some new mechanics, either…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My introduction to video games and I wouldn't have it any other way. NO TIME TO EXPLAIN myself any more so just buy this REMASTERED gem.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game helped me pass my physics test, I only got a 65, but it's better than if I hadn't played it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a fun puzzle platformer. You use a laser gun / jetpack for platforming and puzzle solving. The story is unique. It features a modern day guy getting dragged into the misadventures of his hapless future self, and the resulting random adventures in time travel that happen as a result. The music is also amazing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good points: the gameplay is nice and evolves through the game. I always think they reached the end of the gameplay's possibilities and they find new ways. The music is nice too. Bad points: graphics are not my type. It's the "binding of isaac" type of graphics. Not my thing. Also there is a problem with the voices: while the actors are trying their best, they sound like they've been recorded with a Nokia3310 in a church or something. Like come on, put more than 30€ in your mic pls. ---{…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great small game with difficult achievements.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it is so fun i had to play it for 7 hours
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rating:5/10 Completion difficulty:4/10 The controls are awkward, but they're designed to be, and the whole game is built about the control scheme's strengths and weaknesses. The story and looks are definitively from the newsground era, which are a little nostalgic but not that pleasant. Overall I think if you like the newgrounds type of game, this is perfect for you, but I didn't have a great time overall.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great job at remastering such a good game. Simple platformer, real casual and fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No Time to Explain Remastered is a fast-paced action game developed by tinyBuild. The game features a quirky and humorous story, fast-paced gameplay, and challenging levels that will keep players on their toes. The game's story begins with the player character, who is suddenly attacked by a giant crab-like creature, causing him to lose his trusty jetpack. Determined to get it back, the player sets out on a wild and crazy adventure through time and space, battling a variety of enemies and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's No Time To Explain!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →don't buy this game. it isnt fun in any way played it for over an hour blasting through levels and the mechanics are just stupid
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A version of you from the future tells you there's no time to explain, gets his ass killed by a giant crab 3 seconds in (he deserved it though), and you go on a wild adventure through alternate realities to do something and possibly save the world while your at it. And what exactly is the plot for all this? No one cares, because video games. Also there's a dance button because why not. You travel through colorful places, collecting hats and dealing with crazy things and dumb ideas in one of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No Time to Explain Remastered is a chaotic, laugh-out-loud platformer that captures the charm of classic flash games — giant crabs, absurd time travel, and a laser cannon that doubles as your only mode of transportation. The humor is genuinely funny in that ASDF-movie kind of way, and the variety of gun mechanics keeps things fresh throughout its short runtime. That said, the controls are the game's biggest stumbling block: the physics feel unpredictable enough that you're sometimes fighting…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had a great time with this game. It was challenging and has a bit of a learning curve but once you understand the mechanics it becomes a lot more fun. Lots of puzzle platforming and a different type of action.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dan Marshall really likes to moan and complain.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can see my bones, why???🤣
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →one of the games of all time
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →achievements hard but il get em later. this game is part of my childhood and fun as H E L L
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No Time to Explain is explosive from start to finish. You get caught up all the time in its clever puzzles and a story that never stops messing around. It makes your heart race through the entire experience. Highly recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don´t know how the dev does it, but he makes the bounce pads have their own free will and launch you where they want so you can´t learn the lineup. 10/10 game absolutely recommend it to people with suicidal thoughts and anger issues.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An absurd kitchen sink sort of game. There are a lot of good ideas and they are presented at a break-neck pace. There are 14 worlds each with their own gimmick taking about 3 or 4 hours to beat in total. The actual platforming is kind of mediocre but it doesn't matter so much because the pace and the creativity means everything always feels fresh and exciting. The story is dumb fun that doesn't try to make sense but is a good time regardless. The game only works if you find it funny and it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Take this free game! -No Time To Explain
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →THERE'S NO TIME TO REVIEW!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this has to be probably one of the best platfromers out there. especially how in some stages you launch yourself in new ways and some levels can seem impossible but you just gotta never give up especially for one of the best endings ever. amazing game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No Time to Explain (Remastered) has some of the greasiest, slidiest controls I've ever enjoyed. Not bad-greasy - the good kind, where you'll die thirty times in a minute while muttering "okay, okay, I've got it this time for sure" until it finally happens. The game is short and constantly rotates through a solid roster of powers, all handled with simple point-and-click controls. Every items hits that rare sweet spot between feeling underexplored and overstaying it's welcome to the point of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like platformers. I like platformers with gimmicks. I like the idea and it's so close to a good game but for me the control scheme is just too clunky to let me give this a thumbs up. Maybe I'm just spoiled, but it just feels awful to play - which is a shame because the rest of it is a silly delight.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A short game that becomes increasingly frustrating halfway through, add to that the lack of basic options such as Resolutions or subtitles, and you've got yourself a bad time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game that dares to ask the question "what if we just did a bunch of random crap for three hours and then inexplicably charged $15 for it?" Contrary to it's title this game actually explains itself quite clearly. If you think that art is important and that games can be art this game thinks you are stupid. I need to be so clear, I will play anything. I have slogged to the end of some unbelievable stinkers, so hear me when I say that I have never looked at bonus levels and thought to myself "no…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i got no more time to explain, play game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fun game but achievements are extremely difficult
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →SAMIR!!! THERE'S NO TIME TO F**KING EXPLAIN!!!!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fix your ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mentioning games I put time into but dropped. No Time to Explain Remastered (Painful) DMC1 Parappa (I am so bad at rhythm games) B3313 (Yume Nikki without the reason to like it) Atelier Marie (I literally broke it and have to restart) Zwei1 (Oh my god) FE9 (Confirming for the 5th time I hate FE)
unlabelledView post →I am you from the past, there is plenty of time to explain. This is a good game but I wish it had online co-op.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →owned the original and this blew my mind when i came back and didnt realise it was remastered. Love u tinybuild this is funny and silly and quick stupid fun oh yea
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No Time to Explain is a fast-paced, fun game full of humor and chaos! The controls are smooth, and the jetpack gun adds a unique twist to the gameplay. Each level is full of surprises, with quirky enemies and environments that keep things exciting. The bright visuals and catchy music fit the crazy vibe perfectly. It's a fun, over-the-top adventure that doesn’t take itself seriously. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quick and enjoyable experience!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No Time to Explain is one of those Difficult 2D platformers. The game takes an interesting way of traversing the levels by giving you a Laser gun that is used as a jetpack, because of this, you have to be able to aim correctly and use the momentum of the gun to propel yourself so you can be able to reach high ground or jump a very big gap. At the end of each world, you fight a boss with your gun and you have to be careful because the gun naturally pushes you backwards when you shoot, so boss…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's good it made me a fatass and i love it, sad that it was made by the guys that made hello neighbor
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →only legitimately good game tinybuilds has made
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's probably quite unremarkable today, but I enjoyed it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →huge amount of variety but difficulty gets punishing around the shark stage, and I got bored repeating that boss stage over and over and over and .... bah.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Revisited this because i wasn't sure why i never finished it. I immediately realised. Horrible audio quality, low resolution with no setting to change it, extreme screen shake almost always, almost no useful settings in the options menu, and getting adjusted to the controls is just very clumsy feeling. I love the concept and the humour, but this is a pretty damn low quality game. The humour is overdone to the point of being annoying, and while the game itself seems like it would be fun, it's…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is definitely not worth 15 bucks. If you want to laugh and enjoy the art style or play a similar game - there's multitudes on newgrounds if you want to hit that nostalgia button. This game doesn't offer anything special or enticing enough to justify the price point whatsoever. Surprised at the amount of positive reviews it has. Just make sure you REALLY want the game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am you from the future No time to explain The world needs your help you have to- OH GOD NO HELP SAVE THE WORLD
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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