Minit (2018) is a minimalist, lo-fi adventure that presents a fascinating design challenge: you have exactly sixty seconds to live. Developed by a small “indie supergroup” (including veterans from Vlambeer and Horizon Zero Dawn), the game places you in a monochrome, top-down world cursed by a sinister sword found on a beach. Every minute, your character expires and respawns at their home, forcing you to master the map in bite-sized, high-stakes increments.
The genius of Minit lies in its persistent progression. While your life resets, the items you collect—like a watering can, gardening gloves, or flippers—and the shortcuts you unlock stay with you. This creates a rhythmic gameplay loop where you spend one life scouting a path, another solving a puzzle, and a third sprinting toward a distant objective. The world is surprisingly dense, filled with quirky NPCs, hidden secrets, and a sense of humor that shines through its 1-bit aesthetic. It is a masterclass in “design by subtraction,” proving that severe limitations can foster immense creativity, turning the pressure of a ticking clock into a satisfying, zen-like puzzle of efficiency and exploration.
Key Features
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Sixty-Second Life Cycle: Explore, fight, and solve puzzles within a strict 1-minute limit.
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Persistent Inventory: All items and world changes remain across your infinite respawns.
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Minimalist 1-Bit Art: A charming, retro black-and-white aesthetic inspired by the Game Boy.
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Non-Linear Exploration: Discover multiple homes to serve as new respawn points as you travel.
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Cursed Weaponry: Master the sword that gives you power but also limits your lifespan.
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Secret-Dense World: Every screen is designed with hidden paths and rewarding collectibles.
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Dynamic Soundtrack: Catchy, upbeat tunes that loop perfectly with the 60-second timer.
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New Game Plus: Unlock a “Second Run” with a harder 40-second timer and fresh secrets.
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Unique NPC Interaction: Meet a comically slow turtle and other eccentric, witty characters.
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Speedrun Friendly: Built-in mechanics and a short playtime make it perfect for record-setting.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (x86 or x64).
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Processor: Intel Pentium D 830 (2* 3000) / AMD Athlon 64 4000+.
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Memory: 1 GB RAM.
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Graphics: GeForce 7600 GS (256 MB) / Radeon HD 2400 PRO (256 MB).
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DirectX: Version 9.0c.
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Storage: 200 MB available space.
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card.
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Note: Supports 64-bit processors and operating systems.
