Time Splitters 2
From Eidos Interactive
MODEL- 40001 VENDOR- EIDOS FEATURES- TimeSplitters 2 Through a rift in space and time pursue the hideous race known as the TimeSplitters and eliminate their fiendish schemes to end mankinds future. Blast through huge environments throughout time such as Russian military bases gangster-ridden 1920s Chicago and the surface of Planet X. * In Control of a motley crew of renegade characters you must hunt down the TimeSplitters across time in historical eras like the gangster- Ridden 1920 the lush jungles of Aztec temples soviet military installations of the cold war and Futuristic robot factories in space. To end the evil plot of the TimeSplitters seek and recover the crystals required to seal the rift in time. - Extensively upgraded game engineto accommodate bigger better backgrounds and special graphical effects while still providing the distinctive smooth fast paced action of the original. - More involving single player and co-operative story mode with over 70 characters. - Extended multiplayer mayhem with I-Link support allowing multiple PlayStation 2 consoles to be linked together dynamic 4-player split- screen mode and networked online features. - An enhanced form unique MapMaker in an which opens up even more potential for user customized game scenarios. ESRB Rating : T for Teen Genre/Category : Action System : Nintendo GameCube Number of Players : 14 Compatible Peripheral Features: MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 90 DAYS
Amazon Sales Rank: #10841 in Video Games Brand: Eidos Model: 788687400015 Released on: 2002-10-15 ESRB Rating: Teen Platform: GameCube Dimensions: .37 pounds
GameCube When Rare made GoldenEye for the Nintendo 64 in 1997, they created the best first-person shoot-'em-up the world had ever seen and, arguably, has ever seen to this day. Many of the geniuses behind the game left Rare shortly after to set up their own company, Free Radical. Their first game was the rather rushed (in time for the PS2's launch) TimeSplitters, but this sequel is polished to perfection and easily one of the best games of the year. One of the main problems with the original TimeSplitters was its awful single-player mode, but this has been totally revamped for the sequel, with a proper story mode, all-new time zones and weapons, and absolutely mountains of unlockable hidden extras. Thankfully they’ve kept the wicked sense of humor from the first game, but there's also a lot more strategy for solo players this time around, including an amusing homage to GoldenEye's Arkangelsk Dam level, along with pastiches of other games and films scattered throughout the game. The real reason for TimeSplitters 2's greatness, though, is the multiplayer mode. This is GoldenEye to the nth degree, with superbly designed levels, tons of weapons, and all sorts of tricks and gimmicks, such as remote-control gun turrets and invisibility pills. It may lack the epic scope of Halo, but in multiplayer mode at least this is a lot more fun--and fun, as the Beatles never said, is all you need. --David Jenkins, Amazon.co.uk The evil race of TimeSplitters are traveling back into human history, authoring events that are leading to the enslavement of mankind. Controlling a motley crew of renegade characters, you must hunt down the TimeSplitters across environments like the gangster-filled 1920s, the lush jungles surrounding Aztec temples, Soviet military installations of the cold war, and futuristic robot factories in space. The game delivers involved single-player and cooperative story modes, with a complex narrative, multiple objective-based episodes, and animated cutscenes. The game engine has been extensively upgraded to accommodate bigger environments and special graphical effects. The MapMaker has been enhanced, opening up even more potential to the advanced gamer looking for customizable game scenarios. Amazon.co.uk Preview Want to play a first-person shooter on your console? Tired of there being no proper GoldenEye sequel? Wishing that you could play the part of a Barbary ape in a wild west shoot out? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then TimeSplitters 2 is the game for you. When Rare made GoldenEye for the N64 in 1997 they created the best first-person shoot-'em-up the world had ever seen at the time and, arguably, to this day. Unfortunately, though, many of the geniuses behind the game left Rare shortly after to set up their own company, Free Radical. Their first game was the rather rushed (in time for the PS2’s launch) TimeSplitters, but now they’ve had time to perfect the sequel, and just from the two preview levels so far seen it’s already looking like the best thing ever. One of the main problems with TimeSplitters was its awful single-player mode, but this has been totally revamped for the sequel with an entirely new time zone and set of weapons for each level. As well as a proper story, and a wicked sense of humor, there’s also a lot more strategy for solo players this time around, including an amusing homage to GoldenEye’s Arkangelsk Dam level. But the real reason for TimeSplitters 2’s greatness is the multiplayer mode. This is GoldenEye to the nth degree, with superbly designed levels, mountains of weapons, and all sorts of tricks and gimmicks, such as remote-control gun turrets and invisibility pills. If the finished product is even half as entertaining as the demo then this could easily be one of the games of the year. --David Jenkins
OK single player, great multiplayer TimeSplitters was a popular game when it came out. It took the normal shooter game and added in changes in environment - you moved through time to persue your enemies. TimeSplitters 2 expands this with better graphics, sound, and multiplay features.The plot isn't much to get enthusiastic about. An evil enemy race is trying to wipe out humanity, and they have a time portal. They run back through time with crystals and you have to go back into each time period to track down the crystal and do other miscellaneous tasks while you're there.The graphics are indeed nice, from flaming torches to dreary sewers and polished marble floors. But when you compare them to the likes of Halo or Kingdom Hearts, they're a bit old looking. There aren't shadows. The backgrounds aren't very dynamic. You shoot walls and get tiny holes, unlike the deformable terrain of other current games. The textures seem flat and a bit repetitive. They did make an attempt to have the sounds match the eras, with lovely chanting during Notre Dame and twanging during the Western era. Even so, you don't feel 'immersed' in the game. Characters don't make noise when they walk. There isn't really any ambient noise.The weapon choices are fun and time-appropriate. In Chicago of 1932, you've got Tommy Guns. In Notre Dame you're playing with shotguns. So there's always new variety as you go from level to level.The missions aren't very challenging compared to other games that are out. They are extremely linear and there's rarely any brainpower involved. There's side missions like "blow up file cabinets along the way" or "shoot out whiskey barrels". There's usually a rationale given but it's pretty flimsy.There are other 'mini-games' that you can play. Do things like fight off the living dead, smash the glass and so on. Try to get the best times to get high rankings.Where the game really shines is multiplayer. There are HUNDREDS of characters to choose from in multiplay, and tons of ways to play that you unlock as you go. There are the standards like deathmatch as well as more interesting variations. The game is savvy about game hook-ups and LANs to open the game up to as many players as possible for your system.In addition, TimeSplitters 2 comes with a MAP EDITOR. This is something rarely seen in a console game!! You can choose from a beginner or advanced mode and design your own maps, and then have your friends play through it! Customize the tile set, bot placements, choose weapons, music, you name it. You can create your own full maps and play a new game every day!A great game if you're into multiplayer or map creation, and a fun shooter if you're not too particular about graphics or sounds. More fun then a barrel of monkeys... I was completely surprised and excited about the amount of replay value this game has to offer. The multiplayer mode is a blast, and by far the strongest asset this game has to offer. The wide range of death modes you can choose from, to the enormous cast of characters, keep you coming back for more. (I personally can't get enough of the assault and capture the flag modes. It's just a blast!) The mapmaker is very straightforward and offers the chance to design your own maps, to a certain extent. I first started the single player mode on easy (which is wonderfully simple) and was excited at the added dimensions of the levels as I moved to normal and then hard modes. And to try and get a gold medal on the challenges and arcade leagues kept me entertained for days! The sheer depth of this game, including single and multiplayer levels, makes it definitely worth your while to buy. Besides, any game that keeps a record of the melons you burst, glass you smash, and how many times you have played as the monkey has got to be worth your while. A great shooter, if that's what you're looking for. OK, I'm one of the few people writing a review for this that have actually played Timesplitters 2, so listen up:Gameplay: (4.5/5)The gameplay is very good, especially in multiplayer. Tons of modes and options combine to make it the ultimate shooter experience for you and your friends. The single player is good too, featuring levels that range from the Old West to Planet X in the future. There is also a cool co-operative mode. The weapons have just about as big of a range, with guns like a crossbow and plasma autorifle.Graphics and Sound: (4/5)The graphics are smooth and well done, consistently running at 60 frames per second, which is pretty fast. The sound is unspectacular, but it's decent enough.Value: (4.5/5)I don't know a whole lot about the value, seeing as I've only had the game since yesterday, but I expect it will be good, especially with the Mapmaker. The Mapmaker allows you to create levels for not only multiplayer, but for single-player too! And it's not some shallow feature, only functioning as a little extra. It's actually pretty in-depth. You can choose where the teams start in team scenarios, color and brightness of the lighting, and even add teleports. It's all very cool.Overall: (4.5/5)A very good game. Definitely worthy of comparison to GoldenEye and Perfect Dark. If you want the best shooter the Gamecube has to offer, get this.
