I was really, really looking forward to this game. A time looping mystery where you can go down different paths to find the truth is very appealing. However, Twelve Minutes gets very repetitive very fast. There are moments in the game where there is almost nothing to go off of, with one specific instance making it nearly impossible to advance without a guide. Additionally, there are many times where you should be able to do things you cannot, for instance showing the "cop" the photo does nothing when it should show the "wife" is innocent.
The game is good, and very clearly it took a lot of heart and passion, but it's very difficult to play unless you have a guide or a graphic organizer handy