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No Time to Explain
No Time to ExplainRescue yourself from a bizarre demise in this quirky 2D platform shooter
Poöf vs. The Cursed Kitty
Poöf vs. The Cursed KittyFast‑paced tower‑defense platformer with time‑bending tricks.
Overview
Description

In No Time to Explain, tinyBuild delivers a fast‑paced 2D platformer where you blast through time and alternate realities to save your future self from a giant crab. The game blends shooter mechanics with comedic sci‑fi storytelling, offering both solo and cooperative play. The pixel‑art style and humor‑driven narrative make each level feel fresh, while tight controls and challenging obstacles keep players engaged across Linux, PC, and Mac platforms.

Poöf vs. The Cursed Kitty blends classic platforming action with tower‑defense strategy. Survive relentless waves of greedy monsters while juggling jumps, towers, and a bizarre arsenal of poos, fire knives, bombs, ice winds and golden eggs. Control time to slow danger or speed up for higher scores, and master tight controls inspired by Mario, Orcs Must Die and Super Crate Box. The game offers a single‑player arcade experience for PC and Mac.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Fans of retro platformers
Fans of fast arcade tower‑defense and retro platformers
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.99
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release date
2011-07-20
2013-11-08
Specifications
developer
tinyBuild
Arkedo Studio
publisher
tinyBuild
Neko Entertainment
age rating
ESRB T
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multiplayer
Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
60/100
80/100+33%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging time‑travel mechanics
  • Co‑op mode adds replay value
  • Humorous sci‑fi storyline
  • Pixel art aesthetic
  • Tight, responsive controls
  • Unique mix of platforming and tower defense
  • Varied weapon and ability set
  • High replay value with time‑control scoring
Cons
  • Limited online multiplayer options
  • Short overall campaign length
  • Occasional difficulty spikes
  • Limited content after early waves
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
  • Pixel art style may not appeal to all
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