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No Time to Build is a casual, cooperative platformer that blends parkour, teamwork, and time-based challenges. Designed for two players, it requires coordination to collect resources, avoid hazards, and complete objectives before time runs out. This adventure game is full of physics-driven environments that demand both agility and cooperation.

In No Time to Build, players must gather logs, navigate moving platforms, and overcome traps to construct bridges. Each level introduces new obstacles and mechanics, such as walking bombs and portals. With colorful maps and a fast pace, the game keeps players on their toes while emphasizing teamwork and timing.

Coordinate and act quickly

The gameplay in No Time to Build focuses on short, time-limited levels where players must gather logs and build bridges before the clock runs out. To succeed, players need to chop trees, carry materials, and deliver them to designated construction zones. Along the way, they must avoid hazards like speeding trains, wide gaps, and walking bombs using simple parkour actions such as jumping, climbing, sprinting, and careful timing.

Team coordination is essential, but the experience can be frustrating at times. Random collisions between players often lead to unintentional setbacks, making progress harder than it should be. While tools like portals and boost bushes add variety, the game isn’t suitable for solo play, as it relies heavily on cooperation. Mistakes are easy to make and can significantly slow down the pace, especially without good coordination.

Customization adds some personality, with hats, rings, and visual effects helping players stand out. Players can use in-game currency to upgrade speed and jump height, and the game’s locations — ranging from Farm and City to Winter and Wild West — offer a nice change of scenery. However, all characters function the same, and beyond a few visual and performance tweaks, there’s limited depth in long-term gameplay, which can leave players bored after extended play.

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  • Pros

    • Simple, cooperative gameplay
    • Fun, chaotic physics
    • Unique parkour-based challenges
    • Wide range of customization options
  • Cons

    • Not suitable for solo play
    • Random collisions can disrupt progress
    • Limited depth in long-term gameplay

Bottom Line

Emphasizes teamwork and timing

No Time to Build is a fun, fast-paced cooperative platformer with short levels and simple controls, making it accessible yet challenging. Designed for two players, it emphasizes teamwork and timing, though it may not suit solo play. With time pressure, parkour elements, and a variety of obstacles and interactive features, it offers enough excitement to keep players engaged and coming back for more.

What’s new in version varies-with-devices

  • Updated graphics
  • Simplified tutorials
  • Bug fixes


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  • Mac OS X 10.3.9
  • Mac OS X 10.6
  • Mac OS X 10.5
  • Mac OS X 10.7
  • Mac OS X 10.3
  • Mac OS X 10.4
  • Mac OS X 10.2
  • macOS 10.14
  • macOS 10.15
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