TimeSplitters 2

by Eidos

Product Features

• This time you've got to stop the evil lords from collecting ancient jewels that will give them power over all time
• Battle through nine different time-travelling episodes -- from the Wild West to Tokyo in the year 2019
• Interact with over 90 unique characters, from the original characters to new renegades,and even the ancestors of previous enemies
• Take a tour through weaponry of the ages -- you'll get to use everything from crossbows to laser pulse rifles
• You can even create your own stories and new scenarioes, like deathmatch, capture-the-bag, escort, last stand, and more

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006AVB1
• Item Weight: 5.9 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 15, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,317 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: GameCube

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

Product Description

TimeSplitters 2 brings you new and improved action that's more furious than before! Furious 2 - 4 split-screen multiplayer action for some serious hot-leaded action!

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars OK single player, great multiplayer, November 8, 2002

By 

Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Time Splitters 2 (Video Game)

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.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More fun then a barrel of monkeys..., March 4, 2003

By 

Shane - See all my reviews

This review is from: Time Splitters 2 (Video Game)

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.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great shooter, if that's what you're looking for., October 19, 2002

By 

"ukeleledude" (Tacoma, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Time Splitters 2 (Video Game)

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.<

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