Hype: The Time Quest

Sega Dreamcast · Action / Action-Adventure

Hype: The Time Quest

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SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreAction, Action-Adventure
DeveloperPlaymobil
PublisherUbisoft
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Sega Dreamcast, Hype: The Time Quest is an action game developed by Playmobil and published by Ubisoft. It blends action and action-adventure elements.

Among the 30 Dreamcast action games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Hype: The Time Quest is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Hype: The Time Quest walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Hype: The Time Quest FAQ

Who made Hype: The Time Quest?

It was developed by Playmobil and published by Ubisoft.

Is Hype: The Time Quest multiplayer?

No. Hype: The Time Quest is a single-player game.

How long does Hype: The Time Quest take to play?

As an action game, Hype: The Time Quest typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Hype: The Time Quest on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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