Fit check
Is A Wise Use of Time worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Interactive-fiction readers seeking a long science-fiction story governed by decisions
- Players interested in romance options and moral-stat tracking
- Readers who prefer text-based fiction without graphics or sound effects
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking visual scenes, animation, or sound-driven presentation
- Players looking for combat systems or free-roaming exploration rather than text and decisions
- Readers seeking a short experience instead of a 260,000-word interactive novel
Our take on A Wise Use of Time
Its text-only format gives up graphics and sound, so atmosphere, character appearance, and dramatic action are conveyed through written scenes and the reader’s imagination.
What is A Wise Use of Time?
A Wise Use of Time is a 260,000-word interactive science-fiction novel in which choices control the story.
The protagonist can freeze time to rob a casino, rescue a celebrity, confront mobsters, or attempt to cheat death. Each second spent using the power places greater strain on body and mind, while other mysterious time controllers may also possess similar abilities. Players choose a male or female protagonist and select gay, straight, or bisexual relationships. The story includes four main romantic options and a secret additional option, with relationships and moral statistics changing as choices are made. Time-control powers can be improved or nullified to protect the protagonist and others. The game is entirely text-based, with no graphics or sound effects.
How A Wise Use of Time plays
- 01Time-Freezing Powers
- The protagonist can stop time for actions including theft, rescue, and confronting criminal groups.
- 02Romantic Options
- Four principal romance routes and one hidden option are available.
- 03Moral Statistics
- The story records changes in moral statistics alongside relationship changes.
- 04Power Progression
- Time-control abilities can be strengthened or nullified during the story.
- 05Identity Choices
- Players can select the protagonist’s gender and choose gay, straight, or bisexual relationships.
A Wise Use of Time compared to similar games
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition combines story, characters, exploration, and a soundtrack, while A Wise Use of Time presents its story entirely through text without graphics or sound. Back to the Dawn focuses on prison survival, investigation, and escape; A Wise Use of Time instead centers on freezing time, relationships, moral statistics, and managing supernatural abilities.
A Wise Use of Time: platforms & release
Is A Wise Use of Time worth it?
It is worth it if: interactive-fiction readers seeking a long science-fiction story governed by decisions. Skip it if: players seeking visual scenes, animation, or sound-driven presentation.
Where can I download A Wise Use of Time?
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What platforms is A Wise Use of Time on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
