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 scenarios, 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: B000069D39
• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 8, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (101 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,509 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #97 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Action
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

Amazon.com Review

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 even more explosive fun!

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Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars OK singleplayer, 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.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best FPS EVER!!!, July 15, 2003

By 

C. Conard "ExtremeAvalanche" (Fort Collins, CO) - See all my reviews

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

Let's start at the beginning. A few months ago, I passed by Timesplitters 2 on the shelves, simply because I was not interested in it. But I read the reviews, the TERRIFIC reviews of TS2. I knew that I had to get the game. Within about a day, I was hooked, and I was determined to get every character, level, and game mode. By now, I still have 25 characters to unlock, and several game modes. I have gotten every level. But note that TS2 is NOT an easy game. The story mode is a cinch, but in the later arcade missions, the game becomes damn near impossible! And the best characters come in the later arcade missions. But what is even tougher than later arcade missions are the later challenge missions. The name says it all. The challenge missions will challenge you and sometimes take a good day to beat, all for an extra character or level. The multiplayer game is great all in all, but let's not throw away the story missions, which are very fun as well. Similar to Eternal Darkness, a great Gamecube title, you will play through various levels set in differnt time periods. Some are 1932 Chicago, Notre Dame in the late 1800s, and even a fun shootout in the Wild West. I don't mean to insult, but the futuristic missions are tough and boring. My favorites are Chicago, whee you play as a detective trying to bust a greedy mob. The level is excellent, and it really feels like a gangster-ridden, seedy 1932 Chicago. Notre Dame is fun as well, where you play as a gypsy-like lady sent out to help a hunchback(of course!)free some maidens, and destroy an evil Jack the Ripper-like guy. The sound is great, and the music in each level is superb, along with good voice acting. The graphics' greatest weakness are also their greatest strength. The game looks semi-cartoony, but after a while the game looks pretty good, but definitely cannot compete with UT2003 or Resident Evil. Overall, Timesplitters 2 is the best game in my collection aside from GTA Vice City, and I love it! You will too if you loved Goldeneye, because the developers of Goldeneye designed this game. Remember Dr. Doak, any Goldeneye fans? The best FPS to come to come out for the PS2! My Rating:9.8!!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Action Adventure Game That Never Dies On Me!, April 24, 2003

A Kid's Review

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

...Then came the original Timesplitters. It didn't really look that good. A few years pass, and Timesplitters 2 comes out. I was highly anticipating this one. They said the graphics had been upgraded and the weapons were cooler. It's true! When I got the game, the Story mode was great. I'm still stuck on NeoTokyo (the hardest level). Also, you will spend much time playing the "Arcade" levels.

An evil alien race (the Timesplitters) have gone back into different eras in time to defeat all mankind. You (co-op if you have a buddy) go back to Siberia, Chicago, Notre Dame, Planet X, NeoTokyo, Wild West, and many more places. You have to retrieve time crystals from these environments and bring them back.

Graphics - The graphics are very well done. Some think of them as cartoonish. Sure, the people do look funny when they scream or talk, but it's a game. Also, there is a lot of humor in this game. Anyway, the graphics are nice and crisp. I loved them!

Graphics - 99

Gameplay - It will take some getting used to for the controls. Play "Challenge" or "Arcade" first. Then play the Story mode. The Story mode is great. I like that and "Arcade".

Gameplay - 94

Weapons - The weapons in this game are pretty nifty. I like the minigun, shotgun, Garret revolver, flamethrower, and many more. They really updated the look of the weapons and they all have nice sounds when they shoot.

Weapons - 97

A.I. - The A.I. in this game is really good. They will duck and cover. If you throw mines on them, they will actually run away with the bomb (always fun to watch them explode!). Also, there are so many enemies. There are soldiers, cowboys, gangsters, aliens, and zombies (only way to kill them is to decapitate them!). Love the A.I.!

A.I. - 96

Environments - The environments in this game are really good. I like Chicago in the 1930's and Notre Dame. Chicago has all the gangsters that you get to shoot up. Notre Dame consists of zombies and one big monster in the end. I love the levels.

Environments - 94

Replay Value - I would play this game over again. It has a lot of cool things to do and many ways to do it. So, yah I would play it again!

Replay - 94

Violence - This game contains a lot of violence (burning people, decapitating zombies). There isn't any gore (except for heads rolling!), but there is a lot of violence. So parents, if you don't like violent games. Don't get this one for kids 8 and under!

Violence - HIGH

Overall - This is a great game. It has a great feel and you love to see what time era you are playing in next. You will love the weapons and the graphics. Remember though, there is a lot of violence.

Overall - 96/Awesome Game!

Rated Teen for strong violence and some very light gore.

G. Mike

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