Fair and balanced, and a lot of fun! – Star Trek Timelines Review

Timelines is by far he most egalitarian freemium games I’ve ever played. Obviously it won’t do anything for ya if you aren’t a hard core trekky, but if you’re as deep down the rabbit hole of Trek as I am, you’ll seriously get a major kick out of this game. While the concepts which underly the game aren’t revolutionary by themselves, the way it’s all put together is genuinely unique, and offers a great many activities in comparison to any game— and they keep adding to it! The skill (gear) curve can be a little steep, but thanks to bracketing and ranking, anyone can jump into any aspect of the game without being ganged up on by OP players above them. Also, community rewards, mass compensation for bugs and server down time, and general free stuff is RAMPANT in this game, in the BEST WAY POSSIBLE! And while pay to play is very helpful (and I’m admittedly deep down that rabbit hole myself) it’s not essential in the least, much more so than any freemium game I’ve played. It is however, a very dense game and takes a little research to get a firm handle on what you’re doing, but the Timelines wiki provides an excellent starting place, especially the starter guides and “big book of beholds”. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the customer service is genuinely exceptional. I’ve had numerous interactions with customer service and they’ve been beyond patient, helpful and understanding. Hell, I was once pretty rude out the gate (frustrated over a mistake that honestly could easily have been considered “my fault” [and likely would by another game’s team]), and not only did they respond quickly with kindness and personal attention, they reversed the error I had made as if I’d never made it— wow! These guys really take care of the community, and if the increasing content over the last few months are any sign, this game has a long and expansive future ahead of it!
Review by KarlTheMarxman on Star Trek Timelines.