Timeloops Explained: Gameplay 2

Learn how to close Timeloops in Hell is Us. Discover Timeloop Guardians, Amine Prisms, and the rewards for completing these challenging events.

Alright, let's talk about Timeloops in Hell is Us. These are these big, black sphere things you'll find scattered throughout each area. Think of them as the main objective in a zone, but you can't just waltz in and close them up right away. First, you've got to deal with all the Timeloop Guardians.

You'll need to take down about ten of these Guardians per zone before you can even think about entering the Timeloop itself. Don't worry, they're all contained within that same area. Once you've cleared out all the Guardians, you can finally enter the Timeloop and get it closed.

Heads up: Standing too close to the center of the Timeloop where all the action is will actually hurt you. Stick around too long, and it'll be game over. To actually shut the loop down, you'll need to grab a Key Item and put it into the Drone that's there. This will seal the deal. After that, you'll need to report back to Gildas Brom in the Watcher’s Nest, Vyssa Hills, to let him know you've done it. He'll hook you up with some awesome, unique rewards, like powerful glyphs or relics.

Timeloop Guardians and How to Find Them

So, before you can even get inside a Timeloop, you've got to hunt down all the Timeloop Guardians. There are quite a few of them, and honestly, they look a lot like the regular enemies you're already fighting. The game will give you a notification when you take one down, letting you know you've successfully eliminated a Timeloop Guardian. Keep an eye out for that!

Once you've defeated the very last one, you'll hear a distinct sound cue – it's your signal that all Guardians in the area are gone. Now, finding them can be a bit of a chore, but Gildas gives you a handy tool: the Guardian Detector. Make sure to equip it to your quick slots. When you use it, it'll point you in the direction of the nearest Timeloop Guardian. You're not forced to use it, but trust me, it'll save you a ton of time wandering around.

Remember, these Guardians can pop up anywhere in the zone, and they really do blend in with the regular enemies. The notification and the unique sound are your best tells.

How to Close Timeloops

The very first Timeloop you'll encounter is in the Acasa Marshes. You can defeat its Guardians and enter it, but you won't be able to close it just yet. Why? Because you need an Amine Prism. You get the first one from Gildas Brom after you solve the Watcher’s Rest puzzle. For any subsequent Timeloops, you'll need to find these prisms by solving puzzles scattered throughout the game.

There are actually three types of Timeloops: Thêta, Sigma, and Rhô. You'll need to use the correct type of Amine Prism to close each one. To do this, just interact with your drone near the Timeloop. It'll position itself, and then you can select the right Amine Prism. After that, get ready for a boss fight! The difficulty of this boss can really vary, from pretty easy to quite challenging, depending on the Timeloop.

Once you've taken down the boss, the Timeloop will finally close. Then, it's back to Gildas Brom to turn in your success and snag those sweet glyphs and relics. Oh, and that first Timeloop in Vyssa Hills? It's a bit of a tutorial, so it won't have a boss fight.

That pretty much covers the basics of how Timeloops work. You'll definitely want to tackle these because the rewards are seriously worth the effort, and there's even an achievement for closing them all!