Crushed in Time preview: the most riveting puzzle game of summer 2026
Crushed in Time is an upcoming puzzle game that combines elements of Sherlock Holmes and Wallace and Gromit. The game features a meta narrative where players must solve problems within a fictional game that has just launched. With its comedic writing and absurd scenarios, it aims to deliver a lighthearted gaming experience.
- ▪The game is directed by Pascal Cammisotto and is a follow-up to his previous work, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension.
- ▪Players will take on the role of Sherlock Holmes, who is portrayed in a bumbling manner alongside a similarly inept Watson.
- ▪The narrative begins with the fictional game's launch, where negative reviews lead to chaos among the development team.
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