Game Groups > Gameplay feature: Deadline

This group is for games that put the player under a time limit to finish the goal of the game at the outset of the game. Failing to finish the game in due time will usually present the player with a game over or give the player a bad ending. Time limits can appear in various ways such as a countdown timer or limiting the player to only a certain amount of days or turns to get the job done. Sometimes these games will allow the player to circumvent the time crisis by either reversing, stalling, or outright stopping the countdown. These games may still be included.

Some games in this group will use the time limit as a game mechanic. For example, certain NPCs will only show up at a certain time and if the player is taking too long they can miss an opportunity to meet them.

Note: This group is not for games that have a time limit per level or just ends after a certain number of turns unless the game's narrative supports the reason for the time limit.