Ok, I'm confident this score cannot be beaten. 22 frames for ending trophy,
6+2 frames for secret trophies, total 30 frames.
I had to mess around a LOT to figure out how to open the yellow door without needing a frame to branch off so I could merge backwards. I'm not sure if anybody can even copy how I did it even with the timeline revealed below. I used three tricks to do it.
By making certain snapshots useful for all three trophies, I was able to use one less snapshot to get all trophies in 32 snapshots. I'm 90% sure I can't get it down any further but if somebody else manages it, I'll be pleasantly surprised!
I found that the game was more interesting when using the ladder-door trick. I liked discovering that Grotto (the yellow door level) could be solved without making a single snapshot!
It's seems barely possible... the issue is bringing back both a ladder and blue key without wasting frames requires the merge come from frames 9-16, which is after the golden key door.
I'd either have to waste a frame to make a branch (otherwise I can't merge backwards in time), OR I need to get two red keys and a green key without using frames on timetravel in order to physically go backwards to the golden key door. (which is blocked by a red and green door, that I skipped using a ladder so both are locked, and the only nearby greenkey is locked by a red key).
69 for main 76 for yellow door 82 for ladder +1 frame to read the thanks for playing sign on my first run. very enjoyable game with intriguing mechanics!
Congrats! Pretty sure you found the trophies way faster than I did, it took me a long time (the ladder trophy I thought was impossible because I tried to get it with a shorter ladder, so I thought all ladders didn't work LOL)
My current record, 24 snapshots for end trophy. An extra 5 for teleporting the second trophy. Can't figure out where the third trophy is unfortunately.
Beat the game in 37 snapshots, currently trying to figure out what unlocks the yellow door (tested trophy doesn't work like a key, I don't remember ever having any yellow keys in the game either).
This is an amazing game! Very clever, although the player movement holds it slightly back (having a slow-moving player character makes the game mildly frustrating when you already solved the puzzle and need to carry it out. This issue reminds me of a similar time-travel game, Braid.)
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Took me a few frames to REALLY understand what I was doing. I can't think very many steps ahead so my finish was 3 trophies in 70 frames.
Awesome game but I don't know if I would enjoy a longer version, I already struggled with it.
Can I just say, how many headaches do you want to give people?
this game is amazing just so you know
Ok, I'm confident this score cannot be beaten. 22 frames for ending trophy,
6+2 frames for secret trophies, total 30 frames.
I had to mess around a LOT to figure out how to open the yellow door without needing a frame to branch off so I could merge backwards. I'm not sure if anybody can even copy how I did it even with the timeline revealed below. I used three tricks to do it.
I finally worked out how you did it. That's amazing! I love how snapshot 14 is used so efficiently.
I'm especially proud of frame 9, getting the green key without time travel is the linchpin of the entire setup for frames 9 to 14!
By making certain snapshots useful for all three trophies, I was able to use one less snapshot to get all trophies in 32 snapshots. I'm 90% sure I can't get it down any further but if somebody else manages it, I'll be pleasantly surprised!
23 for main trophy,
+6 (=29) for yellow door,
+3 (=32) for ladder trophy.
32 snapshots total.
Congrats, you have beaten me at my own game!
I found that the game was more interesting when using the ladder-door trick. I liked discovering that Grotto (the yellow door level) could be solved without making a single snapshot!
After analyzing your answer, I found you can use one less snapshot by making snapshot 24 more efficient. Good luck!
It's seems barely possible... the issue is bringing back both a ladder and blue key without wasting frames requires the merge come from frames 9-16, which is after the golden key door.
I'd either have to waste a frame to make a branch (otherwise I can't merge backwards in time), OR I need to get two red keys and a green key without using frames on timetravel in order to physically go backwards to the golden key door. (which is blocked by a red and green door, that I skipped using a ladder so both are locked, and the only nearby greenkey is locked by a red key).
...it might be possible?
I pulled it off, and saved a 2nd snapshot while I was at it, too!
69 for main 76 for yellow door 82 for ladder +1 frame to read the thanks for playing sign on my first run.
very enjoyable game with intriguing mechanics!
71 snapshots, but I got all the trophies!
(holding 2 at once lol)
Congrats! Pretty sure you found the trophies way faster than I did, it took me a long time (the ladder trophy I thought was impossible because I tried to get it with a shorter ladder, so I thought all ladders didn't work LOL)
Yep, found all 3 trophies now. I don't think I can optimize this to be more efficient.
My current record, 24 snapshots for end trophy. An extra 5 for teleporting the second trophy. Can't figure out where the third trophy is unfortunately.
Actually, I think I know where the third trophy is.
78 is probably easily beatable score :)
Oh, wow! Nice find on all three of the trophies!
really cool
Beat the game in 37 snapshots, currently trying to figure out what unlocks the yellow door (tested trophy doesn't work like a key, I don't remember ever having any yellow keys in the game either).
Abusing ladders to climb over doors seems to be one of the more snapshot-efficient strategies to beat the game.
haha you're not supposed to climb over doors! I'm not sure if I should fix that or leave it in because it's funny.
The trophy has no practical use, but you're on the right track thinking to move items between levels.
remember that one blue cube at the start? try looking there
Thank you for the hint! I was able to find all the trophies now!
glad to help
Feels weird. I beat the game in 37 snapshots, now I can get all 3 trophies in only 30 snapshots. Came a long way in optimizing it, lol
This is an amazing game! Very clever, although the player movement holds it slightly back (having a slow-moving player character makes the game mildly frustrating when you already solved the puzzle and need to carry it out. This issue reminds me of a similar time-travel game, Braid.)
Thanks for the kind words and useful feedback!