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Wicked Cool, Wicked Cool, Wicked Cool!! | | John Martindale from London, England says (23/Jul/2003): | I played Timesplitters 2 in a demo and I hated it because it was too hard. Then I saw how many game modes there were and decided to buy it. I bought it and thought it was wicked cool. Then I realised that there wasn't many characters and thought it was rubbish. I realised that you had to unlock them and thought it was brilliant. The graphics are cartoony and there is no blood so that kind of lets it down. The ammount of bots is really good compared against Nightfire. I don't really like the fact that you have to unlock cheats because there are no codes to unlock levels and characters and stuff. It is a very good game and would recommend it to anyone who likes FPS games. Comparing it against Halo in FPS is like comparing Swartznegger with Devito in toughness. Timesplitters 2 would be Swatrznegger and Halo would be Devito. Sure, Halo's single player is better but Timesplitters 2's Multi player is years ahead of Halo's. So overall Timesplitters 2 Is one of the best FPS's Ever!
| The next Perfect Dark!! | | Cdt. Corporal Nelson from New York, USA says (15/Jul/2003): | For all the people out there who were searching for the same gaming experience that was found in perfect dark, Time splitters is your answer. Since PD came out, there hasnt been a game like it. Sure, HALO is amazing, but wheres the customablity? where are the bots? where is the complete controll over ever aspect of gameplay?? not there. ive bought and returned, Agent under fire, Night Fire, and Turok 2, looking for the next perfect dark, and now ive found it. Time spiltters is simply amazing. THERE SO MUCH TO DO IN THIS GAME! A must by for any fan of goldeneye (EVERY ONE??) or Perfect Dark
| gaming heaven | | A gamer from albany, Western Australia says (12/Jul/2003): | i first played timesplitters 2 on a PS2 somewhere and absolutely loved it. the graphics were great, the sound was very atmospheric, and the amount of things to unlock is epic. as soon as i got my xbox i rushed out and got TS2 and the xbox port didnt let me down. the multiplayer side of this game is awesome, and the story mode rocks too. you can never really get bored with this. once you pass arcade league you will be going back trying to get gold on each stage and unlocking some of the 100 playable characters. screw halo, this is the FPS king!!
| don't believe all the hype | | Jim from montery Ca. USA says (11/Jul/2003): | after reading all the reviews for this game praising it,and reading the 'first halo now this' inprinted on the game box,i thought how could i pass it up...well,i wish that i had. this game is totally over-hyped. i don't see what people see in it, perhaps they are mad that they spent money on it and want others to feel ripped off. here is a list of my gripes:
1) there is no blood in this game. there isn't even a code for blood. very unrealistic and must have been designed for children that need a teen rating in order for mommy to buy it or rent it for them. i feel for you kids.
2) turn off the music like most people will and you will often times hear total silencs,not even the sound of you walking is heard.
3) you should be able to save your progress whenever you want especially on the xbox. make it to the end of a boring level only to get killed and then have to start at the beginning of the level gets really old.
4) the aiming in this game is really horrid. often times you will find yourself firing blindly and dying often because of that. which of course means that your going to be replaying cetain levels (if not all) over and over again. extremely boring.
5) a friend and i played this game in multi-player and we were bored after only a few plays.
in short: this game is no halo. stay away from this chilish nintendo-esque poor excuse for a fps.
| So close, but not quite there. | | Chris Gilmore says (8/Jul/2003): | Time Splitters Two is a worthwhile investment in the gaming world. It has some very good ideas and sports interesting ideas and concepts in a graphically impressive environment. Sure, it's cartoony, but the idea of the game is somewhat cartoony in itself. I love the level editor, but like so many other features and elements of this game, with a little more effort on the creators part it could have been magnificent. But alas, players are limited to a few tiles and a few themes to choose from. Halo? Don't compare the two. TS2 was made for gamers who love to shoot things and run around frantically, Halo was made for gamers who want a game where stealth, strategy, and creativity rule and are required. While they're both FPS, in my opinion they are nothing alike. Something I found impressive about TS2 was the immense amount of characters and the way in which they were aquired. The many challenges made for some good old fashion hair pulling frustration, which increased replay value. However, coming from a gamer who loves strategy over a fast trigger finger, this game left something to be desired. It's a good game when you've got five minutes to kill, not when you've got three days.
| time splitters 2 vs halo | | shannon skerke from victoria australia says (27/Jun/2003): | i like to say that time splitter is the best game because there loads of game modes,levels,characters and weapons in halo u can only do a few levels and only carry 2 weapons time splitters is hours of fun gameplay well worth buying halo is ok but theres only limmited gameplay before you get bored
| How could you compare Halo to TS2???? | | A gamer says (23/Jun/2003): | Man, I dont know how you could compare this game to Halo!! Halo is completely better. Then again, it depends, the 2 are completely different. Halo, for example, is alot slower, and smoother. Halo takes alot more stategy and ability! TS2 is more of a blood and gore game. it doesnt take much stategy, its alot faster then Halo! So... it depends on what kind of game you prefer. This game is a good game, the sound is good, and it is alot like 007! But halo is better!
| TS2 is FREAKING AWESOME!!! | | Mothy from Utah says (19/Jun/2003): | As I turned on my system, I expected Ts2 to be a copy of 007. The awesome music at the starting screen surprised me, so I expected game play to be slow and boring. I noticed as I went through the menus that it had alot of different things to choose from. The IDIOT in a previous revue mentioned he beat the game in one night. He definitely played on easy. The next difficulty increases the length of the missions by about triple. And you cant imagine Hard difficulty! This game obviously kicks the trash out of Halo. I thought Halo was cool, but obviously, it sucks. In Halo, you can be one guy, the whole game. imagination? no. On the other hand, in Ts2, you can choose from over 100 stunning characters. Whoever has played this and didn't worship it, must have a playstation. (The first time I played it was on a PoS2, and I litterally hated the game.) Anyway, I looked at the other options. Some of which include a sexy, yet simple, Map Maker. You can make your own maps along with triggers,turrets, teleports, to keep a neverending supply of new gametypes. Unlike Halo which offers the ability to change vehicles, and.... oh wait, nothing else. Anyway, TS2 is awesome and Halo sucks.
No Competition.
| Halo?!?! Bahhh....... | | Sam Hopewell from Somewhere in the United States says (18/Jun/2003): | Ok, first off I would like to say that TimeSplitters 2 is the best game for multiplayer capabilities. Whats the worth of a game if it is only good for single player, i.e. Halo. What is the big hype about Halo anyways? The characters are sluggish and are all the same, but wait you can customize your characters color. WOW! That feature is a con put on by the makers of Halo, they try to make it seem that you do have options, but in reality you don't. Also Halo has no bots, and they levels blow for multiplayer. TimeSplitters 2 is so addictive because you as a player can unlock tons of things. People say that the animation is cartoonish, why would you dwell on suck a small part of the game. N64 had crappy animation, but Goldeneye was still godly. The people who say the animation sucks are just sticking up for the only thing they know, Halo. My advice to those people is go out and actually play TimeSplitters 2. Time Splitters 2 owns Halo for multiplayer, and the Single Player isn't that far behind the Single Player of Halo. But who even cares about Single Player anyways, honestly. You know it is not fun to play by yourself so stop complaining about the Single Player. Do you buy games for the Single Player, No! Well I guess you might if you are a total loner with no friends to play multiplayer with, but if you are buy TimeSplitters 2 because you can play against bots. Ahhhhh.... the beauty of the bots. These bots are such a big improvement on previous games that attempted to include bots. The hard bots are actually hard, the easy bots are push overs. They are also responsive, and use tactics to win. All in all, sure Halo is great for single player but TimeSplitters 2 isn't far off. Halo blows for multiplayer and thats really all that matters in games these days, in my honest opinion.
| this game rocks, BUT....... | | mike tt says (25/May/2003): | i rented this game like 15 times over the span of 2 months just because i was to broke to buy it, but when i finally did, i was a little dissapointed. the graphics, levels, amount of characters, guns, replay value, music, and game modes are a definate 10 out of 10 BUT BUT BUT the controls are piss poor. the aim always snaps back to waht you were looking at before and there is no remedy for this. shooting someone is harder than putting down ghost recon. this game had enormous potential, but due to poor controls it got tossed in the fire like the new unreal game. i got so frustrated, ahh just thinking about it makes me want ta ask family video for my money back
| Da ShizzzzzNIt | | KraZyFpS from AtLanta Ga says (16/Apr/2003): | This game is really good i didnt really expect it be though after i played halo so many times but i was suprised this game in some ways is better then halo overall halo is better but compared to boring wimp games like splinter cell n ghost recon this game is godly .. to conclude it this is the best fps multiplayer game "with bots" out there since perfect dark
| is it amazing....................................(no) | | lewis knell (god) from bury st amazing rule edmunds says (27/Mar/2003): | it is so good its like god ment it to happen(me).i didnt make it though.when you pick up the gamecube controller you dont want to put it down. the graphics are amazing and the levels are imense.is there a game thats better?NO! this is a game you realy want to get
| Timesplitters 2: Made to play, released to disappoint | | Steve from Aberdeen, Scotland says (27/Mar/2003): | I have a total of 5 FPS's for the X Box, and after rigorous playing of each and every one I have come to the decision that TS2 is the most disappointing of the lot. Now don't get me wrong, it's NOT the worst that i've played (That spot has been reserved for Nightfire, but i'm not gonna get into that). There is so much potential in TS2, with the well-designed levels and gametypes, level designer and weapons. Together these elements could perhaps have made a game that beats even Halo, but the way they've been worked in means they're all wasted on what can only be classed as an inferior game. My main problem with it is the in-game physics. Yeah, one of the main aspects of the game is its cartoon-like appearance (cell shading?), but this would still work perfectly with realistic physics. When you jump, it doesn't feel realistic. When the weapons reload, you just can't picture it. Even the animation in the characters - particularly multiplayer - are about two generations behind the like of Halo and Splinter Cell. Even Serious Sam, glorified for being unrealistic, has much-improved physics and enemies, which I would rate as being much better than TS2. Running around with arms outstretched and weapons $#< remove me > at !ed just doesn't seem realistic to me. The greater AI's are intelligent, tactical, while the lesser ones are just plain stupid. But none of them actually seem realistic, running straight at you with rocket-launcher outstretched, suicidally, almost. Nothing at all like a real player. I believe there should be a number of ways the AI's can approach a problem, randomly alternating between them, injecting more fun into the game. After all, the entire point of games is fun, don't you agree? Now, to improve games, we need to think: How do we make a game fun? First of all you need a challenge. Something to beat, not too easy, but yet not impossible. Second of all we need different ways of approaching this challenge, so it can be done utilising close combat, stealth, intelligence or basic brute strength, depending on the player's play style. Thirdly, we need a good, interactive environment that will allow these two factors to be used in harmony, not obstructing the player's movements. And last of all, we need customisation. If a player likes this weapon, let him have it. If he likes to turn this fast, let it be so. If he wants his character to look different, or change how an AI works, he should have the option of doing so. Now most of these can be found throughout all decent FPS's, noticably among Halo, Splinter Cell, and going a generation back; Perfect Dark, Goldeneye and Turok. Take note EIDOS, this generation of gamers will not be fooled by good advertising over terrible gameplay again!
| Almost had it!!!! | | Some Guy from Chicago Illinois USA says (19/Mar/2003): | Time Splitters 2 is definately a great game. Anyone who thinks that this game deserves less than a 7 is a #&^%$#* moron! Sure the graphics aren't perfect, but you can't expect that from a game that is derived from a game like Goldeneye. Though it doesn't reach the full multiplayer potential of Halo, it can compare to it. Time Splitters 2 was a commendable try to exceed the standards of Halo. The greatest strenghth of this game is its fun multiplayer mode and its tons of characters such as a monkey,Gingerbread man, and zombies. Get this game if you want hours apon hours of fun. To all of the people involved in the making of this game GREAT JOB!!!
| This is Not Child's Play | | Oni Rei aka Rei Anime from Springfield VA, USA says (18/Mar/2003): | I was conned into renting it by my cousin and let me tell you the opening screen had me fooled. I thought this was going to be some kiddy kind of game. The intro music (while catchy) and the character of the multi-player made me think that this was bellow me and my Halo/Devil May Cry/Splinter Cell/Quake savvy. I was, however, pleasantly surprised by what I found. A good shooter with great arcade modes, story modes and a whole rack of multiplayer characters that could make any Quake player drool. The replay value of this is high especially with the ability to make your own levels with the works. I rented this game with the thoughts of returning it and never seeing it again but found myself returning it and immediately walking next door to circuit city to buy it. Granted no game is perfect but overall this is a great game even for the serious gamer.
| TS2: A great Heir to Goldeneye 64 | | Greg K from buffalo, USA says (12/Mar/2003): | TS2 is truely a quality game for Xbox. Truely the heir to goldeneye. Gameplay is remarkable similar but with new levels and new guns.
Very fun gameplay: it's good to see other games incorporating the cooperative story mode like in Halo. Quality AI: it's good to know that 'HARD' actually means hard.
The only flaw of this game is the graphics. They look very cartoonish. However, the good news it that this makes loading quicker and gameplay smoother. And keep in mind graphics dont really affect gameplay.
Also, I like the fact that there are few save points. It makes the game more challenging. Unlike save-anywhere games like Half-Life, where you can kill 1 person with one bullet, save, then kill another, and save, over and over.
In conclusion, very good game, kinda cartooney, but great nonetheless.
| Absolutely Amazing | | Tom from NB, Canada says (26/Feb/2003): | I went to the video store with the intent of buying a multiplayer game for my Gamecube. After searching over the selection a few times, I couldn't find anything until finally, I see a game, hiding so that only the side label was visible. It read Time Splitters 2. I had seen commercials saying "Multiplayer's Dream come true" and so I immediately snatched up the game. When I first played it, I was blown away. The graphics were excellent, exceeded only by certain games such as Medal of Honor: Frontline, the music was great and everything. Although, at first I saw how easy Story mode was on easy mode. I figured that Normal wouldn't be too much else, just stronger enemies and whatnot. No. Of course not. A friend and I spent hours figuring out the missions on normal mode. The graphics are excellent, cut-scene facial expressions very realistic. The sounds keep you exhilirated and on the edge of your seat. The amount of unlockables are absolutely mind-boggling. With over 100 characters available and awards uncountable, you'll never be done. I say this must be the best FPS that I have seen in quite a while. Definately the heir to the throne of Goldeneye.
| Head splitters 2 | | DeVip from UK says (26/Feb/2003): | Timesplitters 2 really does looks like some kind of sick joke next to Halo or almost any PC FPS. I know a lot of people gush over this title, but then, a lot of people have never played a proper FPS. Sure the multiplayer mode is heaps of fun and challenging, but there's one big problem with this game, and, unfortunately, it's based around the part of the game which, no matter how good the multiplayer game is, most people will buy it for: the single player story mode. Put bluntly: there are no save points, only one checkpoint per level. Accidentally get shot fatally near the very end of a level and you're yanked back all the way mid-level (sometimes even farther!) to re-trace your steps and face the bad guys all over again. It's tedious, especially when added to the fact that on some levels health is woefully abundant. They've probably done this to make the game more challenging. They've failed. It bores. Instead, they could've allowed the player 3 save points per level but made the enemies stronger and smarter. Still find yourself unable to quite get the hang of that final boss and decide you'll give it another go tomorrow? DON'T! It doesn't save your checkpoint accomplishment, forcing you to play the entire level again from scratch the next time you load up! Honestly, this is an absolute disgrace. Of all the FPS I've ever played (and I've played a ton of 'em), this has got to be the worst ever, and it's all because of this one thing. Even worse is the fact that you've got to wade through this single player mess to unlock the tons of groovy characters that can take part in any of the excellent multiplayer modes. A tragedy. The graphics are ok, strangely cartoony, but nothing special, while the colors look a bit washed-out, almost making me feel as though I were playing an N64 title at times. Sound is adequate, but again, nothing to shout about. Timesplitters 2 also features an abundance of single player challenges, and, while some are great fun, others are so ludicrously difficult that you'll never complete them, therefore missing out on unlocking some secret location, weapon or character which can then be implemented into the multiplayer mode. Obviously, the lifespan of this title will depend on wether or not you're able to put up with the problems mentioned. So, overall, I'm giving this game only 5 out of 10 for the simple reason that, while there's a more than good enough multiplayer game there (and even a map editor to let you create your own arenas of multiplayer mayhem), the solo-player missions seem rushed and tagged on and really do pale when compared to the likes of Halo, Soldier of fortune 2, Medal of honor or Return to Castle Wolfenstein.
| TS2 the best fps? I don't think so TS2 the most hyped game? yes | | luc from tienen belgium says (8/Feb/2003): | In the first place the game is to short. This entire game is only about as long as one level in halo (assault on the control room) It took me about one afternoon to finish the whole game. The targeting system is crap. Either you use the crosshairs but then its extremely difficult,or you don't and then it's extremely easy. The grafics are adequate but they don't even come close to halo. You can see what i mean if you move close to a wall or door and look at the texture. In halo you have the impression you are really there in a living breathing world with,certainly on legendary level intelligent enemies. Hell I even had dreams about it after I played it at night. With TS2 no such feeling, I played it, I finished it, I forgot about it, period. I have the impression that TS2 was a rush job as for example the siberia level is stunning but from then on it's downhill all the way. The music and sfx are ok in most of the levels but there again I have the impression there,s a degradation the further you advance in the game.You could say that it's not fare to compare TS2 with halo but then almost all the reviewers do so. TS2 as good as halo ? Not even close!
| Best FPS on Xbox! | | Nik from Australia says (7/Feb/2003): | If you're looking for what a look for in a first person shooter then you'll more than satisfied with TS2. The grpahics, although obviously not fully utilizing the power of the xbox are still easy on the eye and the sound/music couldn't be any better. Hearing bullets, rockets, lazers and even bricks wizzing past your head really puts you in a great gaming environment and just inspires you to play harder! Longetivity is a HUGE factor of the game because it is EXTREMELY difficult to completely finish the game.. There's enough unlocks to keep you playing for a very long time and new objectives are added to levels as you increase the difficulty. You'll never get sick of having a few mates round, picking up a controller each and thrashing each other in one of the numerous scenarios and levels.. The range of guns is phenomenal, almost takes me back to the days of Perfect Dark so there's always something new to have a go at if you use your imagination! I found Halo had a VERY limited range of weapons which was a big let down but now i've never been happier to own an Xbox! Buy this game!!!
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