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Future Wars: Adventures in Time is a point and click adventure game released in 1990 for MS-DOS. It was developed by Delphine Software International and published by Interplay Productions. The game presents its story and environments from a third person perspective.

Players control a window cleaner who, in 1989, stumbles upon a hidden time machine. The core objective is to navigate a linear story by exploring various time periods, interacting with the environment, and collecting items to solve puzzles. Gameplay involves using a cursor to examine scenes, pick up objects, and combine inventory items to progress. The player must carefully position the character to discover well hidden clues, as missing essential items in earlier locations can prevent further advancement.

The narrative begins with the protagonist's accidental time travel to the year 1304 on a rescue mission. This leads to the discovery of an impending alien invasion, compelling the character to journey to the 44th century and further back to the Cretaceous period to thwart the threat. Progression is tied to solving environmental puzzles and managing inventory, with the story unfolding across these distinct historical and futuristic settings.