Big Time Review: Is This Free-to-Play RPG Worth Trying?

Big Time is a multiplayer action RPG for Windows PCs, set across different eras and locations. You explore procedurally generated dungeons, fight enemies, craft gear and collect items. The game also lets you change character classes during gameplay using Pocket Watches, which retain class-specific skills, abilities and equipment.

The core game is presented as free to play, with no need to pay for additional game content. Optional systems add a player-driven economy: players can craft and upgrade weapons and armor, and trade digital collectibles through Open Loot. The game describes BIGTIME as a crafting component, while Hourglasses are used to collect it. Those token and NFT systems are optional; you can decide whether you want to engage with them rather than treating marketplace activity as necessary to play.

The base game is free to play, and Big Time says additional game content will not require payment. That gives you a way to try its RPG gameplay without committing money to collectibles. Optional costs can arise if you buy NFTs or other marketplace items, or use BIGTIME and materials to craft and upgrade collectibles.

Open Loot lists crypto, cards and bank transfers as marketplace payment options. Big Time does not publish its marketplace fees, transaction costs, or a complete breakdown of what a purchase or sale will cost. Prices can vary by item and seller, so check the final total and any applicable fees in Open Loot before confirming a transaction. Do not assume a collectible will hold its price or that time spent playing will earn you a profit; token and NFT values can change, and the game does not promise returns.

Big Time identifies Big Time Studios as the developer and Open Loot as the platform handling NFT and token aspects of its game economy. That tells you which services are involved, but it does not establish how your assets are held or what protections apply if an account or platform has a problem.

No audit is listed for Big Time, and the project does not publish details here about custody arrangements, security reviews or a licence. The chain used for its token and collectibles is also not specified. Before connecting an account or buying anything, look for current Open Loot terms covering account security, asset custody, withdrawals and dispute handling. Use a unique password and secure your account with any available protections. Only spend money or tokens you can afford to lose; an in-game collectible is not a guaranteed store of value.

To begin, use Big Time’s official site to find the game download and confirm the current Windows system requirements. Create or access an account using the game’s own sign-up process, then start with the free-to-play content before deciding whether its economy interests you. The published details do not specify system requirements or the exact account setup steps, so confirm both during sign-up.

If you choose to trade, Open Loot is the named marketplace. Review its account and transaction terms separately from the game, including payment methods, fees, custody and withdrawal rules. Big Time lists cards, bank transfers and crypto as marketplace payment options, but does not specify which crypto assets or chains are supported. Do not send funds until you understand the payment route and the final cost. You do not need to buy NFTs just to explore the core RPG.

The project’s main limitation for a cautious player is the gap between its accessible free-to-play pitch and the less transparent details around its token economy. Big Time explains how BIGTIME and collectibles fit into crafting, but does not specify the chain, transaction fees, asset custody or withdrawal arrangements here. No audit is listed, either, so you have limited published evidence to assess the security of the economic systems.

The stated platform is Windows PC, which rules it out if you want a console or mobile game. And while the marketplace supports several payment types, the total cost of buying or selling depends on the listing and any platform charges. If you only want an RPG, you can focus on the free game. If you are considering tokens or NFTs, make that a separate decision and check the marketplace terms first.