Customer Reviews for Time Splitters 2

Time Splitters 2
by Eidos Interactive

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Video Game Reviews of Time Splitters 2

Customer Review: Good Shooter
Summary: 4 Stars

Customer Review: Goldeneye 2
Summary: 5 Stars

cons
. the mapmaker is to boring
. not enough weapons

Customer Review: Old school -- but that's the problem.
Summary: 3 Stars

The improvements they have made are great -- there are much better graphics, over 50 selectable characters for multiplayer, dozens of weapons (with completely customizable weapon set selections), and even a map editor! The included multiplayer levels (which are plentiful) are pretty good -- there aren't any that are obvious duds. Most of the game's plentiful features are unlocked by completing a series of increasingly difficult single-player missions. Some of these are near-impossible (especially if you want to hit the uber-difficult and unlisted "platinum" times), but you only need a "bronze" medal on them to advance.

However, the gameplay feels exactly like Goldeneye, which, in 2003, leaves you wanting something more. The levels are fairly pretty, but the single-player missions are extremely linear, and everything seems kind of blocky and angular -- none of the cool curved surfaces of Quake 3 or Unreal Tournament. The weapons are many, but mostly they're variations on the same cookie-cutter guns you get in every FPS (pistols, magnums, machine guns, assault rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, laser guns, missile and grenade launchers, timed, motion sensor, and remote mines...). You can wield two of almost every gun, but they kept the bizarre Goldeneye convention of having the "double" weapons count as entirely different from the "single" ones (which eats up extra weapon slots in multiplayer). Moving your character around feels somewhat awkward compared to the beautiful controls in Halo. There aren't any vehicles, nor is there much in the way of a storyline (other than a few screenfuls of text describing your mission). The plot has you jumping around in time, which (unfortunately) gives them a perfect excuse for having *absolutely no connection* between levels. You go from a Russian military base (full of zombies?!) to 1930s Chicago to the Amazonian jungle to the Old West with neither rhyme nor reason.

That said, the multiplayer is an absolute blast if you have 3 friends and you're looking for that old-school Goldneye action the console world has been missing the last few years. However, it's just not enough to justify the purchase for me. But at $20, you might consider it if you're a fan of Goldeneye (especially since rentals are like $6 nowadays at Blockbuster).

Customer Review: The Flaming Monkeys You Love to Hate
Summary: 4 Stars

Timesplitters 2 is one of the few games that pass the Goldeneye test. The multi-player mode is top notch, with plenty of characters and levels to choose from. Different modes such as flame tag, capture the flag, and elimination matches up the replay value. Why not choose the Elvis impersonator and shoot your way through a Mexican hacienda filled with angry dinosaurs? The world is your oyster.

Heck, if you're feeling REALLY ambitious, the game includes an option to build your own multi-player map. The only drawback is the limited amount of memory available for each map. Still, it's a worthy addition to the Timesplitters 2 arsenal. Besides, who wouldn't like to create their own death chamber to play in? Throw in some zombies and the Gingerbread man, and you're ready to roll.

The first-player story mode isn't spectacular, but it's enough fun to keep you playing to unlock characters and multi-player maps. Story mode is a little short and really easy on the "easy" and "normal" settings, but background settings such as 1930's Chicago and the Wild West keep things interesting. As I played through the levels, I found the humor in the game pleasantly refreshing. Also, there's the option of going through story mode in a 2-player Co-op which allows one of your friends to get in on the action with you.

After story mode, you can work your way through both a Challenges section and a 1 player Arcade section to unlock more options, cheats, maps, and characters for your multi-player mayhem. There is plenty to do here including shooting melons off of monkeys heads and punching zombies in the face. I mean, how else are you going to unlock the fabulous Robofish?

The game also gives out multi-player awards and keeps statistics for each player. This allows you to make fun of your friends for winning "Most Cowardly" or having a 5% accuracy average. What's not to love?

Of course, as with any game, there are a few drawbacks. There weren't as many weapons as I would have liked. At times, I had some difficulty with the Auto-Aim. You might end up shooting the guy a hundred feet away instead of the one who is two feet in front of you, emptying a clip in your eye socket. Naturally, this can be a bit frustrating. The shortness of the story mode was a little disappointing. My girlfriend complained a lot about the controls and claimed they weren't as easy as some of the other shooter games she's played. Then again, what does SHE know?

In the end, the good far outweighs the bad. With the exception of Perfect Dark, this is the best shooter to come on the market since Goldeneye. This is a must for all Goldeneye fans. Plus, at only [$] now, you can't beat the bargain! Just watch out for those flaming monkeys...

Customer Review: like halo and better
Summary: 5 Stars

Graphics 9/10

sound 10/10

contols 10/10

gameplay 10/10

so go by this game now!