Time Travelers

Game Overview

Time Travelers is a cinematic narrative adventure game developed by Level-5 for Sony's handheld platform. Directed by Jiro Ishii, the visionary behind 428: Shibuya Scramble, the title combines high-concept time travel storytelling with full 3D cinematic presentation.

The plot takes place in Tokyo in the year 2031, rebuild after a mysterious catastrophic event十八年前 known as the "Lost Hole." The story unfolds across a single day, following five distinct characters: a hot-headed news reporter, a high school student with a dark secret, a disgraced detective, a young savior girl named Mikoto, and an eccentric hero in a custom power suit. Players manipulate the flow of time by making critical decisions, jumping between character perspectives, and altering past actions to unlock new pathways and prevent disaster.

Gameplay combines visual novel branching paths with interactive 3D cutscenes and real-time Quick Time Events (QTEs). The game utilizes a parallel timeline chart (the "Time Logic Chart"), allowing players to jump freely across timestamps to resolve logic paradoxes and bad endings. Enhanced for the PlayStation Vita, Time Travelers features crisp high-definition visuals, smooth touch-screen menu options, full Japanese voice acting, and dedicated trophy support.

Quick Specifications

• Game Title: Time Travelers

• Platform: PlayStation Vita

• Genre: Sci-Fi / Adventure / Visual Novel

• Developer: Level-5

• Publisher: Level-5

• Release Date: July 12, 2012

• Format: Physical Cartridge & Digital Download

• Language Support: Japanese Text & Japanese Audio

• File Size: Approx. 3.0 GB

Key Features

• Cinematic 3D Visual Presentation: Experience a fully motion-captured 3D adventure featuring dynamic camera work and detailed character models.

• Parallel Protagonist System: Control five distinct main characters whose decisions directly impact each other's timelines across Tokyo.

• Time Logic Chart Navigation: Revisit past timestamps at any moment to alter decisions, unlock alternative story paths, and avoid terminal endings.

• Interactive QTE Action Sequences: Engage in real-time Quick Time Events during high-stakes action scenes to determine success or failure.

• PS Vita Enhancements: Enjoy high-resolution character assets, fluid animations, and touch-screen support for smooth menu navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Was Time Travelers officially released in English on PS Vita?

No. Time Travelers was released exclusively in Japan for PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, and PSP, and never received an official English translation.

Who directed Time Travelers?

The game was directed by Jiro Ishii, famous for his work on acclaimed narrative adventure games like 428: Shibuya Scramble and Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (999).

Can I play this Japanese PS Vita game cartridge on a Western console?

Yes. All PlayStation Vita hardware units are region-free for physical game cartridges, allowing Japanese physical games to run on any PS Vita console worldwide.

Does Time Travelers feature touchscreen controls on PS Vita?

Yes. You can use the PS Vita front touchscreen to navigate dialogue menus, make story choices, and interact with the time selection chart.