Time Flies Arrives on PS5 July 31 – PlayStation.Blog

Alright, let’s dive in. So, hey there! Name’s Michael Frei, and I’ve been neck-deep in putting together this game, “Time Flies.” Honestly, it’s about being a fly. Yeah, you read that right. A fly. Buzzing onto PlayStation 5, July 31st. Noticed it on PlayStation Blog ages ago? Thought so. Now it’s almost time to get your wings on.

Weird start, right? You’re not just any fly, though. No, sir. Depending on where you’re playing from, you zip around for a different length of time. Like if you’re chillin’ in Switzerland, WHO says you’ll live 83.3 years. As a fly, that’s 83.3 seconds. Yep, you’ll be buzzing through a bucket list, racing the literal clock to do it all. By the way, in the USA, you get 76.4 seconds. Life’s tough.

And flying’s a trip! The gameplay shifts based on where you live. Makes some places tougher than others.

Now, what in the world to do with your short, fly life? Big question, eh? Luckily, we got a list—a bucket list. Knock off those goals as you buzz about, hoping to squeeze in all you can. Seems impossible, right? But hey, persist! It’s not just about reaching everything. It’s about trying. And trying again. I mean, isn’t that life?

Probably my favorite? “Find God.” Yep, that’s on there. Coming up with to-dos for a fly? More challenging than you’d think. No spoilers here though. Gonna let you figure that one out.

Step one: brainstorming. Ever played a game where you’re a fly… in a game? Within another game? Yep, super meta, I know. “Find God” was imagined as a platformer – fly into heaven, yadda yadda, but it had its hiccups.

Step two: limitations hit us like — well, kinda like a fly swatter. You’re a fly with one-button action. Seriously. Bouncing, landing, walking… Not a lot to work with.

Step three: nailed it! Basic game design with just a directional pad and a game-starter button. Simple. Maybe too simple? There might be something else sneaky hidden in the game. I’m saying nothing more. Get surprised. Play it.

So, grab your virtual wings, dodge some newspapers, and get ready to fly into gaming glory when “Time Flies” lands on PS5. Fly wild, folks! 🖤