R.E.P.O. Hourglass and What it Does

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The Glowing Hourglass in R.E.P.O. is much more than a fancy timepiece... It’s a cursed relic that messes with reality. If you pick it up, be prepared for two immediate side effects:

  1. Your movement slows to a crawl. Hope you didn’t plan on running.

  2. Your voice drops to a deep, ominous rumble. You’ll sound like a villain delivering a final monologue.

Is It Worth Picking Up?

  • Yes, if you like money. The Hourglass is valuable (bringing in a total of $7,100), and despite its weird effects, it won’t kill you.

  • No, if you’re being chased. Because you won’t be running anywhere fast.

How to Handle the Hourglass Without Losing Your Mind

  • Pick it up only when the coast is clear. Your “sprint” speed is about to become a light jog.

  • Let someone else grab it. And then watch them waddle around helplessly.

  • Use it for comedic effect. Nothing says “master thief” like moving at snail speed while speaking like a horror movie demon.

Final Blurb

The Glowing Hourglass is a solid grab if you can handle moving like you're stuck in molasses. If you're smart, you'll carry it straight to extraction. If not, well... enjoy your slow-motion getaway.


Andrew Bame

Andrew has spent over five years writing about video games and is the primary contributor/editor for GamerBlurb. With a background in creative writing and past experience in the industry, he’s mastered the art of turning hours of gaming into something that sounds like work. When he’s not writing he’s either getting distracted by various sidequests or occasionally pretending he’s good at League of Legends (#iron).

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