Timeline

by Eidos

Product Features

• Creator of Jurassic Park and ER  Product Information Added Bonus: Also Includes The Paperback"Timeline by Michael Crichton". Timeline is based on the Michael Crichton novel of the same name and was developed by Timeline Computer Entertainment.As Timeline begins, you are being trained in the protocols and procedures for time travel. You are Chris Hughes, a graduate student w

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00004WI4C
• Item Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: November 11, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,128 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Based on Michael Crichton's bestselling novel of the same name, thisaction-adventure game is set in 14th-century feudal France. It isstory driven, opening in the near future when computers are built fromsingle molecules and where any moment of the past can beactualized.

You play the role of Chris, a member of a team of archeologistsexcavating an historic region of modern day France. Your team leader,Professor Johnston, has mysteriously disappeared leaving behind anunexpected videotape addressed to you with an imperative request. Nowyou must travel back to fourteenth century France to solve the mysteryand rescue him. Fans of the book will love the interactive world ofknights, castles, dungeons, and underground rivers. Adventure gamefans will enjoy the characters' audio dialogue and facial animations,in addition to the story-driven puzzles.

Product Description

Creator of Jurassic Park and ER Product InformationAdded Bonus: Also Includes The Paperback"Timeline by Michael Crichton".Timeline is based on the Michael Crichton novel of the same name and was developed by Timeline Computer Entertainment.As Timeline begins you are being trained in the protocols and procedures for time travel. You are Chris Hughes a graduate student who must travel to 14th-century France to rescue his professor. The game skips much of the buildup in the book including the pseudoscience that explains the theory of time travel the suspense that leads up to the disappearance of the professor and any explanation of just who these characters are. You are simply thrust into a world where time travel is possible and you are about to do it.Once you reach 14th-century France a major setback threatens to cause problems with your mission plan. In any other game this would be the event that triggers a whole series of events.You are part of a team of archeologists excavating a historic region of modernday France.  Your team leader Professor Johnston has mysteriouslydisappeared leaving behind an unexpected videotape addressed to you with animperative request.  Now you must travel back to fourteenth century Franceto rescue him.  And the adventure begins...Rethink what is possible!Product FeaturesStory-driven Michael Crichton's novel is brought to life!   Experience the vivid realism thrilling exploration and unexpected suspense of his most dramatic adventure story since Jurassic Park.Interactive world Travel back in time to 14th Century feudal France to rescue your professor and experience first-hand a perilous interactive world of knights jousts and castles.Immersive environments Experience diverse and realistic environments ranging from the dungeons and great halls of 14th Century French castles to the excitement of jousting tournaments and the thrill of exploring underground rivers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the book!, November 15, 2000

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"berjoule" (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Timeline (CD-ROM)

The book was indeed a good read and a non-stop adventure. When I heard it was being made into a computer game, I just knew I had to have it.

The game's story line is different in many ways from the book but for me it's an all new adventure. It is refreshing to see a new game on the market that is not violent and full of foul language. As an avid gamer, I am happy to see a fun, clean game come out of a increasingly dull market. It's about time something original came along.

The graphics are beautiful and even work on my two-year old PC. The music is orchestrated so well that I feel as if I am playing in a movie.

This is a game that I can let my children can play and I will continue to play over and over! I highly recommend it any day. I cannot wait to see more computer game titles from Mr. Crichton and company! Thank you.

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Could have been MUCH better., December 2, 2000

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Reuben (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Timeline (CD-ROM)

I purchased 'Timeline' last night, and just finished playing it this morning. I am STUNNED by the lack of difficulty, and the incredibly short story that this entailed. I did enjoy playing it, primarily because I loved the book so much, and it was enjoyable to interact with the world that I had read about. BUT, I have to say that from a game-playing stand point I am incredibly disappointed. But, I was happy to see a game with little violence, and no vulgarity at all. Too bad it didn't have the substance, the game-play, or the story line to make it a quality game. A "normal" gamer would expect to play a game for at least a month... NOT a hour and a half.

If you are looking for a supplement to the 'Timeline' book, then by all means buy this CD-Rom. It's a good chance to see the world visually. If you are looking for a good game to play, look elsewhere! Considering how excited I was when I purchased the game, trust me, I'm very disappointed that I had to write a review like this.

33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY- A GAME FOR THE REST OF US!, November 22, 2000

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"joebeez2000" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Timeline (CD-ROM)

I bought Timeline last week, and I have to say that my family LOVES this game. The graphics are incredible, and its easy enough for both old Dad (me) as well as my son and daughter to play. Even my wife has gotten into it, especially The Tour part of the game which provides fascinating detail about this era (medieval France).

I've tried other games, but it seems there are many out there with content I find objectionable (too much gun violence). Timeline struck a great balance between action, exploration, and puzzle solving. Plus, my son was able to finish the game-- something he said he rarely does because other games get too hard or are extremely long. We thoroughly enjoyed Timeline, and would certainly recommend it to people who probably don't play many games. Five Stars!