Lifeline: Beside You in Time in IOS

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Our Expert Score

87/100

Lifeline: Beside You in Time continues the series' legacy of providing a gripping, real-time narrative that lives in your notifications. The relationship you build with Taylor feels personal because it's played out in short bursts over several days, mimicking a real conversation. The writing is witty and self-aware, though it isn't afraid to dive into the dark, existential dread of being lost in deep space.

The branching paths and 'real-time' wait mechanics create a genuine sense of tension—when Taylor says they're going to sleep or exploring a dangerous area, the silence from the app makes you anxious for their return. The checkpoint system is a welcome addition, allowing you to undo fatal mistakes without losing the emotional momentum of the story. It is a must-play for fans of interactive fiction and cosmic mysteries.

Dinsun reviewed on: Mon Jun 27 2022

The Game

Available on: Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.1.2Wed Jun 29 2022

Thank you everyone for the amazing launch!

This build fixes a few small bugs that slipped through the cracks.


After a lengthy radio silence, Taylor returns at last! This brand new adventure finds the hapless astronaut on the other side of a black hole, relying on you alone to help make life-or-death decisions in a playable, branching story of survival in the depths of unknown space.

But this time, there’s a twist: Players can also choose to communicate with T2, Taylor’s time-warped, alien-infected “evil twin,” helping or hindering as they see fit. Throughout the story, seemingly simple decisions can have profound effects. Make choices using your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, and face the consequences alongside the desperate astronauts.

Writer Dave Justus (Fables: The Wolf Among Us) returns to pen this fourth Taylor adventure -- the seventh overall in the acclaimed, multi-million-selling Green Series. Whether this is your first interaction with Taylor, or you’ve been a diehard fan from the beginning, you’ll discover a deep, immersive story of survival and perseverance, with many possible outcomes.

The original Lifeline took the App Store by storm -- reaching #1 Top Paid Game on iPhone and Apple Watch in 29 countries -- while pioneering a new narrative experience enabled by modern devices. This story plays out in real time as the astronauts work to stay alive, with notifications delivering new messages throughout your day. Keep up as they come in, or catch up later when you’re free. You can even respond to Taylor or T2 directly from your Apple Watch or your iPhone lock screen, without launching into the app.

Or, dive in and jump back to earlier points in the story, and discover what happens when you make a different choice. Complete any single path to restart the story and unlock this mode.

The story contains no in-app purchases and no ads. An internet connection is not required.

Praise for the original Lifeline:

“I’ve played many games that I find engrossing, but Lifeline may be one of the first that changed the way I thought about my daily routine, which leapt off the screen and became a part of my lived experience.” - Eli Cymet, Gamezebo

“I felt an immediate attachment to a fictional character pinging me from a strange galaxy to my wearable.” - Luke Hopewell, Gizmodo Australia

“For a few brief hours I cared – really cared – about the fate of a completely fictional character. I don’t think any other game I’ve played has made me feel that way before.” - Matt Thrower, PocketGamer

Lifeline: Beside You in Time was created by:

Dave Justus

Mars Jokela

Colin Liotta

Crystal Silva

Matt Burchstead

Music by Rose Azerty

In loving memory of William Justus, my lifelong lifeline. Hope you dig this one, dad.


Requires iOS 11.0 and watchOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Lifeline Series ** Top Paid Game in 55 countries ** App Store Editors' Choice ** Millions of players love Lifeline **

After a lengthy radio silence, Taylor returns at last! This brand new adventure finds the hapless astronaut on the other side of a black hole, relying on you alone to help make life-or-death decisions in a playable, branching story of survival in the depths of unknown space.

But this time, there’s a twist: Players can also choose to communicate with T2, Taylor’s time-warped, alien-infected “evil twin,” helping or hindering as they see fit. Throughout the story, seemingly simple decisions can have profound effects. Make choices using your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, and face the consequences alongside the desperate astronauts.

Writer Dave Justus (Fables: The Wolf Among Us) returns to pen this fourth Taylor adventure -- the seventh overall in the acclaimed, multi-million-selling Green Series. Whether this is your first interaction with Taylor, or you’ve been a diehard fan from the beginning, you’ll discover a deep, immersive story of survival and perseverance, with many possible outcomes.

The original Lifeline took the App Store by storm -- reaching #1 Top Paid Game on iPhone and Apple Watch in 29 countries -- while pioneering a new narrative experience enabled by modern devices. This story plays out in real time as the astronauts work to stay alive, with notifications delivering new messages throughout your day. Keep up as they come in, or catch up later when you’re free. You can even respond to Taylor or T2 directly from your Apple Watch or your iPhone lock screen, without launching into the app.

Or, dive in and jump back to earlier points in the story, and discover what happens when you make a different choice. Complete any single path to restart the story and unlock this mode.

The story contains no in-app purchases and no ads. An internet connection is not required.

Praise for the original Lifeline:

“I’ve played many games that I find engrossing, but Lifeline may be one of the first that changed the way I thought about my daily routine, which leapt off the screen and became a part of my lived experience.” - Eli Cymet, Gamezebo

“I felt an immediate attachment to a fictional character pinging me from a strange galaxy to my wearable.” - Luke Hopewell, Gizmodo Australia

“For a few brief hours I cared – really cared – about the fate of a completely fictional character. I don’t think any other game I’ve played has made me feel that way before.” - Matt Thrower, PocketGamer

Lifeline: Beside You in Time was created by:

Dave Justus

Mars Jokela

Colin Liotta

Crystal Silva

Matt Burchstead

Music by Rose Azerty

In loving memory of William Justus, my lifelong lifeline. Hope you dig this one, dad.


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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 435 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Lifeline: Beside You in Time is the latest entry in the acclaimed branching narrative series. Players receive notifications from Taylor, an interstellar explorer, and must provide guidance to navigate life-or-death situations. The story plays out in real-time, requiring players to wait as Taylor performs tasks. A deep checkpoint system allows for re-playing key moments to find different endings.

Features

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Real-time branching narrative

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Play through push notifications

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Deeply immersive sci-fi writing

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Rewind and checkpoint system

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No internet connection required

Tips

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While it features the recurring character Taylor, the game is designed to be accessible to new players as well.

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