This Time

by ApocalypseToday

Uncensored Windows Linux Mac
Versionv2602B
EngineRen'Py
Released2026-02-13
Updated2026-02-13
LanguageEnglish

About This Time

This Time is an adult visual novel made by ApocalypseToday with Ren'Py. It uses animated 3DCG and blends adventure, horror, and humor. You play a former firefighter turned private investigator who once wanted to be a hero. After finding proof of corruption in the fire department, he gives in to blackmail temptation and retires, unsure of himself. Later, a young woman asks him to find her missing friend and gives him a stopwatch that can stop time, letting him act without immediate consequences. He must help the women around him, uncover a fire-linked conspiracy, and decide whether he can resist becoming corrupt.

The current build is v2602B, released on February 13, 2026, and development is ongoing. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac in English, with no censorship. The game includes optional free-roam sections and minigames, with adult scenes that grow through updates. The latest changelog says the build added Codex Images and fixed a mistake where vengeance and justice were reversed. The new developer notes this release is a foundation for future work, recommends a fresh save, and highlights rewritten flow, visual upgrades, and new systems.

Developer's description

How long before it all goes up in flames? THIS TIME is the story of a former firefighter-turned-PI, and his struggle with corruption without and within. All his life, he thought he wanted to be a hero. But when he finally got his hands on evidence that could expose the fire department's corruption, he was badly shook by the temptation to commit blackmail. Unable to trust himself, he retired... Spoiler Until the day a young woman barged into his life, begging him for help finding her missing friend. In lieu of money, she offered him a stopwatch with an incredible ability: the power to freeze time . And, along with it, the power to act without consequences. Now, he will need to use his newfound power to help the women in his life and to unravel a conspiracy who conceal their misdeeds with fire. But as he grapples with the corruption eating away at the city, this time will he be able to resist his own descent into corruption? ---- THIS TIME is not your usual 'horny landlady' adult visual novel. It contains a gripping thriller / mystery story with optional free-roam and minigames. There are plenty of naturally occurring adult scenes with more being added with every new content release.

Download This Time v2602B

Changelog

2602B -Fixed the fact that vengeance and justice were the wrong way around (doh!) -Added Codex Images 2602 ⚠ A Very Important Note Before You Play I want to be completely transparent with you all: This is not a massive content expansion. As the new developer, I only truly got the keys to the kingdom a few months ago. I have spent the majority of that time getting to grips with the code, understanding the characters, and performing extensive quality enhancements to ensure the game is stable. Recommendation: Start a New Game While your old save files should work, I strongly recommend starting a fresh save. It has been three years, and this release serves as the bedrock for the game going forward. A fresh start ensures you see the rewritten flow, the visual upgrades, and the new systems working as intended. Plus, it’s the perfect way to refresh your memory before the next chapter begins! (See the note on the Codex below for more reasons to restart!) What’s New in This Update? This update is about polishing the experience and setting the stage for the future. Part One Complete: The story for Part One is now finalized. New Codex System: Added a lore tracker to keep tabs on the story and world. Visual Overhaul: Re-rendered many Chapter 1 scenes to match the visual quality of the later game. Restored Content: Re-introduced several previously removed scenes. New Story Content: Added a brand new flashback scene where Jess goes missing. New Lewd Content: Added a new scene with Sophia. Achievements: Added new achievements and removed broken/defunct ones. Narrative Flow: Rewrote several sections to improve flow (without changing the core story). Galleries Unlocked: All image galleries are now unlocked for free. Cheats Added: Implemented a cheat system (unlocked via DLC). UI Updates: Various visual menu changes and improvements. A Note on the Codex & Old Saves If you decide to load a save from a previous version, the new Codex System will not work correctly. If you start a new game: The Codex will function perfectly. If you load an old save: The Codex may be buggy, however, once you transfer your save data to Part Two in the future, it will correct itself. Minor Note: I didn't want to delay the release any longer, so some Codex entries are currently missing images. These will be patched in very soon! v2306 - 3 new scenes - 7 new animations - 330 new renders v2303b Finished audio in the final sections of 2303 release Fixed an issue whereby dialogue assumed you had barged into Chelsea's apartment. Fixed a few issues with the replay gallery. Replays should now unlock correctly. Fixed a few other audio issues Fixed a couple of incorrect images being shown. v2303 Important notes: Don't forget, you will need to start a fresh save in this release. Your old saves will NOT work with this version. Fresh saves WILL continue working in upcoming releases. This version is the new STARTING POINT of the game. We have not yet caught back up to the story point in the old version but there is lots of new content in-between old scenes. We didn't quite get the audio fully complete towards the end. There is a warning in place where this begins at the moment but we will push out a fix for this in the coming days. Changelog: Version naming format has changed (YYMM) Updates will now be pushed every 2 months. The game is no longer split into 'chapters'. Added Visual Novel Purist mode alongside the existing Interactive mode. Completely revamped the points system. Added difficulties settings. Full game has now been rewritten up to around halfway through the OLD chapter 3. Loads of new story scenes with the usual high quality renders and writing you already love. New story arcs for some characters and tweaks to existing story arcs. Lots of new story scenes Game playtime is now around 3.25 hours compared to 2 hours Now 2443 images and animations compared to 1647 Basically forget the old game and play the new game, even most of the re-used scenes have been completely rewritten and re-rendered/improved. V0.3.1 PLEASE NOTE!! - There are some plot conflicts in this release between chapter 1 and the other 2 chapters. Nothing that will ruin your experience but there may be some references that don't entirely make sense. This is because Chapter 1 references the NEW plot / story elements whereas Chapters 2 and 3 are still being rewritten. - Entire dialogue of Chapter 1 rewritten. - A few renders added. - Lots of renders fixed. - An animation replaced. - Minor story changes. - Audio changes. - General improvements. V0.3.0 - Added new chapter 3 part 3 content to bring chapter 3 to a conclusion with 659 Images and 23 animations. - Revamped parts of Chapter 1 including a few re-renders, a new animation, some dialogue changes and lots of spelling and grammar corrections. - Added the first batch of achievements. - Redesigned image galleries. - Redesigned replay gallery and added chapter 3 replays. - Added intro speech to game start. - Some visual changes to dialogue text. v0.2.7 - Fixed an embarrassing amount of spelling and grammar mistakes throughout the whole game. - Added new content (197 new renders). - Changed choice menu graphics and layout. - Adjusted criteria for receiving Chelsea 'Sex game' selfie photos to make it more accessible. - Removed second opportunity to join Chelsea sex game, you will see why in the future. v0.2.5 - Added the first part of Chapter 3 which comprises of: -- 178 renders -- 8 Animations -- 1300 Lines of Code - Also adjusted image cache to help improve performance on lower spec machines. v0.2.1 - Added "skip minigames" option to main menu - Added skip button to trojan minigame - Fixed when accepting Ashley scene Chelsea's opinion dropped to -1 - Fixed being unable to trigger Sarah drunk scene - Fixed Ashley replay not unlocking - Lowered threshold to trigger Chelsea selfie photo v0.20 - *FRESH SAVE REQUIRED. OLD SAVES FROM 0.1 or 0.12 WILL NOT WORK WITH THIS RELEASE* - I have made every effort to ensure that future releases will be compatible with saves going forwards. - Chapter 2 Content added. - Minor spelling / grammar changes to chapter 1. v0.12 - *FRESH SAVE REQUIRED. OLD SAVES FROM 0.1 WILL NOT WORK WITH THIS RELEASE* - Removed NTR content - This was added unintentionally in 0.1 but now completely replaced with NON-NTR content - First sex scene is now optional with a separate dialogue path and renders for this route. - Annie dialogue updated to clarify that this is her first time as a prostitute. - Replaced Chelsea "Use Key" scene with masturbation. - Replaced Chelsea 'oversharing' dialogue with talk of masturbation. - Made Sorority scene optional. - Revamped Annie dialogue throughout.

Player reviews

Player rating 4.5 / 5 · 20 ratings
Written reviews 20 · avg 3.9★
Positive (4–5★) 65%
Latest review 2026-02-26

What players say

Mostly positive but mixed, with praise for visuals and story and complaints about pacing and writing.

5★ 10
4★ 3
3★ 3
2★ 3
1★ 1

Players like

  • Strong visuals, appealing renders, and attractive character art.
  • Interesting noir story with time travel and mystery.
  • Varied female characters with appealing personalities and looks.
  • Atmospheric sound, music, and stylish presentation.

Common complaints

  • Slow pacing and uneven story progression.
  • Lengthy, uneven writing with self-indulgent passages.
  • Main character can feel unlikable or off-putting.

Best for players who enjoy atmospheric, story-focused adult visual novels.

Summarised from 20 written player reviews.

sk thunder 2026-02-26 ★★★★★
It's very early to say it is a great VN although it has a sturdy beginning. Firstly, I liked the writing altogether especially the monologues from the narrator. Secondly, the visuals is good enough at least for me, as a…
Bot44 2026-02-13 ★★★★★
There is great potential here for a very good story, with all the promising ingredients it needs, and the images are also quite appealing. A slowly developing prologue, a stylish noir atmosphere, a good “sujet” (subject matter, theme), varied characters…
N0madS0uL 2026-02-13 ★★★★★
VERSION: v2602 SUMMARY: Interesting noir vibes with time travel in the mix RATINGS: (out of 5): ⭐⭐⭐ NOTE: The following categories and scoring method are my own criteria and may require more context. Additionally , scoring is based on the…

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