Time Flies Arrives on PS5 July 31 – PlayStation.Blog

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Hey, what’s up? I’m Michael Frei — yeah, I’m THAT guy. The one who worked on this zany game called Time Flies. It’s dropping on PlayStation 5, July 31st! Crazy, right? You might’ve caught a glimpse of it ages ago on the PlayStation Blog. And now… it’s FINALLY happening.

So, before you dive into the world as a fly (because who wouldn’t wanna do that?), the game kinda checks where you’re logging in from. Weird, huh?

Oh, and here’s a little image for you:

Now, let’s get nerdy for a sec. If you’re chillin’ in Switzerland, your life expectancy, according to smart folks at the WHO, is 83.3 years. So in the game? You’ve got 83.3 seconds. Yep, you’re a fly. And life’s short. Meanwhile, over in the States, it’s like 76.4 years… so, yep, 76.4 seconds. Just math stuff. 🪰

Oh! Another pic, just because:

Anyway, but — wait — so this basically means it’s harder in some places. Because, you know, you have less time.

And — look at this!:

Let’s Talk Bucket Lists

So, there’s this whole "What to do before you die?" bit. Like a life crisis packed into fly-seconds. The game? Gives you a bucket list. Don’t overthink it. Figure it out, then DO IT. You’ll fail gloriously and repeatedly. But hey, it’s about the journey, right?

Designing this? Total chaos. My fave bit? “Find God.” Which, trust me, is a trip. Designing that was quite something, but I’m not spoiling it. Go see for yourself!

Step 1: Idea Time!

Alright, games are your jam, right? But have you ever played a game as a fly, while being a fly IN a game? It’s like a game-ception. Oh, and Find God in there too? The first draft was this platformer escape from hell type thing. Kinda bonkers, though.

Step 2: Keeping it Real

Problem? You’re a fly. Let’s keep it simple, right? You smash into stuff, bounce around. No fancy controller combos. Just land, walk. That’s it.

Step 3: Nailed It

So, it’s super chill. Use left-right on a D-pad and one button to kick things off. You want to Find God? Just look around — maybe go left. If that’s a snooze for you, maybe there’s another game hidden inside. Yep. A game within… a game within a game. Brain-fry, right?

Weirdly enough, can’t wait for you to buzz around as a fly on PS5 this July 31. 🖤