No Time To Explain is a side-scrolling platformer in which the protagonist is visited by a man claiming to be his future self, who is then abducted by aliens. The player character is equipped with a heavy duty laser, which they can aim by pointing with the cursor. As well as a weapon, they can use the laser for solving problems, such as destroying obstacles, or to gain forward momentum in order to propel oneself over spikes. (mobygames.com)