I will say that as the Man, McAvoy does play a great tortured figure. Each does an admirable job in their role, though admittedly I wasn’t exactly wowed by anyone’s performance. The lead cast is stacked with the likes of James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe. Its simple premise becomes complex and so do the characters. Plenty of moments in the game left my jaw on the floor as I learned more about each character.
Let’s just say I had the opportunity to do some messed-up things and go to some dark places in this game. It also has various avenues for discovering information. It goes to unexpected, dark places as you try to piece together the mystery of what this “cop” wants with your wife and the secrets behind their mysterious past. Plus, the payoff is great because the story is filled with intrigue. A lot of times it feels like you’re grasping at straws but most of the time the game rewards you for thinking outside of the box. 12 Minutes is like one big puzzle that you have to solve using logic, planning, and storytelling. This might sound like a negative but it’s not. However, you never know if the next big revelation is enough to end the loop. Once you’ve learned more information or changed the course of events, you know you’re getting somewhere.
WILLEM DAFOE 12 MINUTES TRIAL
Ultimately, the game is all one big game of trial and error. What characters say, what they do, and keeping track of when certain moments happen during the loop will help you “move forward,” in a way. The star-studded cast features James McAvoy (Dark Phoenix, IT: Chapter 2) playing 'the man' and Daisy Ridley who is most popularly known for her role as Rey from the Star Wars sequel trilogy who. The game is a wonderful combination of narrative and gameplay, where paying attention is key. Meaning that as the player, you have to stop it. It’s soon after this confrontation that the man discovers he’s reliving the same 12 minutes over and over again in his apartment and has to find a way to stop it. More events follow but I’ll try my best to leave those out for spoiler reasons. That night is cut short by the arrival of a “cop,” who barges his way into the man’s home, arresting his wife and accusing her of murder. He’s lovingly greeted by his wife, who has a special evening planned for the two of them with some big news. The game starts out with a man entering his home. More importantly, it’s a grueling experience that will make you frustrated, fascinated, and shocked by everything revealed in its excellently thought-out narrative filled with twists and turns. It’s a game that pushes your observational skills to their limits. 12 Minutes is a game where players must navigate the life of a man (James McAvoy), his wife (Daisy Ridley), a “cop” (Willem Dafoe), and the secrets they hide from each other before the clock strikes past…well, 12 minutes.
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