Dinsun Review
If you've played the tabletop game 'Timeline,' you've played this. There is absolutely no innovation here. You drag a card to a line. That’s it. For a developer to put this out in 2024 and expect praise is laughable. The UI looks like a generic Unity asset pack, and the sound effects are grating. It’s functional, sure, but it’s the gaming equivalent of unseasoned oatmeal.
My biggest gripe is the 'difficulty.' It’s not difficult because of the history; it’s difficult because the touch detection is finicky. I found myself misplacing events because the card snapped to the wrong slot. It’s a lazy port of a concept that works much better with physical cards or even a more polished UI. There’s no charm here, just a database of dates and a progress bar.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Broad range of historical categories
- Simple to pick up and play
- Derivative of existing board games
- Bland aesthetic and UI
- Finicky touch controls
Technical Report
Performance: Lightweight and runs on older devices, but prone to touch input errors.
Audience Fit
Buy if: You are literally standing in line and have zero other apps to play.
Skip if: You appreciate original game design or have access to a physical board game.
- Timeline (Board Game)
- Chronology
- QuizUp
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, 40yo male, tired of uninspired clones
- Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
- Playtime: 3 hours
- Status: Finished 10 levels
