This post contains spoilers for the "Science Adventure" series.

Time travel, although a purely theoretical thought exercise that is often given a creative spin, can become pretty convoluted. The visual novel format is well-suited for exploring such temporal conundrums, as the reader can pace themselves accordingly while the story branches into varying timelines and their repercussions. A good example is Konami's "Time Hollow," where we slip into the shoes of Ethan Kairos, who can use a Hollow Pen to open portals to the past. Unfortunately, the results are as painful as they can get, as time paradoxes are impossible to resolve when faced with a ticking clock.

When someone is given a literal pen to control the flow of time, things are bound to get messy; but what about temporal inconsistencies caused by the push of a button? Welcome to the world of "Steins;Gate," where the harmless delusions of...