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Twelve Minutes is an adventure thriller game about a single apartment building. You view things from above and can interact with a simple click-and-drag interface. What starts as a romantic evening with your wife turns into a nightmare when a police detective breaks into your home, accuses your wife of murder and beats you to death. Things continue to become even more extreme as you work to solve find the truth that is both shocking and disturbing.
Unfortunately, Twelve Minutes is not available on Android, Mac or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme, and at a lower age rating:
Release Date: 19/08/2021, updated in 2021
Out Now: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox X|S
Players: 1
Genres: Narrative, Puzzle and Communication
Accessibility: 21 features
Components: 2D Overhead
Developer: Faca Electrica (@FacaElectrica)
Costs: Purchase cost
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