Back to Cycle

Stabilize the loop. Break the cycle.

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Back To Cycle is a retro-futuristic narrative puzzle where short, tense runs combine varied panels with a slow-burn story told through terminals, glitches, and visual cues. Each reset reveals fragments of truth while anomalies distort time and lock systems, demanding quick choices and calm execution. You are not just another operator—you are the one who remembers.

The year is 2264. Earth has collapsed under centuries of ruin—its atmosphere now toxic storms and radiation.

The last survivors hide beneath an Atmospheric Stabilization Dome, a machine so fragile that one mistake could end everything.

You are the operator. Every 60 seconds, the system breaks,  and only you can keep it alive.

• Loop structure: 20 tightly scoped cycles that escalate stakes and pace.
• Varied panels: code input, timing, pattern recall, image repair, route planning, and more.
• Anomalies: heat spikes and time distortion events that interrupt flow and force adaptation.
• Narrative fragments: terminal logs, corrupted UI, and memory cues reveal who you really are.
• Focused runtime: designed for replay, mastery, and discovery across runs.

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• Each cycle grants limited actions. Choose which panels to attempt under time pressure.
• Solving panels stabilizes systems; failing feeds heat or time anomalies.
• Story hints appear in Memory Logs and subtle UI changes between cycles.

• Mouse: primary interaction across panels.
• Keyboard: context-specific inputs (e.g., arrows/WASD for sequences, Q/E for rotation when shown).
• Each panel displays its own control hint on entry.

• Tense atmosphere, implied system collapse, no gore.
• Suitable for headphones; reactive UI and audio cues are important.
• If you want to delete your game save, you can do so by pressing ctrl + shift + m + k while in the main menu.
• Found a bug or issue? Feel free to let me know — I’ll do my best to fix it quickly.

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Created by Mert Balkaç

Sounds by Zapsplat

Contact

Feedback: balkacgames@gmail.com