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Timesplitters 2
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If you’re like me, you’ve played Halo inside and out and are looking for a new first person shooter to experiment with. Rest assured a game has come that is entertaining and will help you devour those hours you should be using to do something more constructive. Time Splitters 2 isn’t quite like any other first person shooter on this console; each character in the game has animated characteristics and detailed models that almost give you the feeling you’re in a cartoon. Not only that, but instead of being bogged down with the same old environment level after level, Time Splitters 2 brings a new idea to the table.
Each of the nine levels depicts one time traveling episode, the goal is to go back into each point in time ranging from the old west to a futuristic space station and collect the nine time crystals. Every episode contains unique environments including separate enemies, weapons, and level architecture. Unlike other first person shooters, by the time you reach the end of the game you’re not bored to death of the weapon selection or environment. Another valuable aspect of old video games was also resurrected with the return of the “End Guy”. Each level contains its own overlord whom you need to hunt down and destroy, this has not ever been attempted in a first person shooter until now, and I find the change to be a gasp of fresh air.
The game also allows you to play cooperatively through mission mode split-screen with a friend, an option that too many first person shooters have overlooked and have paid the price for. Not only can you play cooperatively, but multiplayer head to head mode is also available, with a variety of game play types including Deathmatch, team Deathmatch, CTF, Elimination, and many more. Up to four players can play one console, or you can link multiple systems up and play on separate screens.
Replay ability is one of the factors that most determines what games succeed in the current game market, most first person shooters rely only on multiplayer link action to keep players coming back. If you get bored of single player mode and don’t have anyone to play multiplayer with, there is a special challenge section of the game. In this section you are given a specific goal; for example, shatter thirty windows in a cathedral. If you conquer the challenge in the amount of time provided, you will receive a bronze, silver, or gold medal, by acquiring these medals you unlock more challenges, secret characters, and additional levels.
Overall the sound and graphics work great, each character inside of the single player missions has their own voice and many enemies and friendlies talk to you throughout the game. The model graphics for each character are unique, and portray the time period and location of each episode, perfectly complimenting the environment. The graphics are smooth and clean, the designers didn't attempt to squeeze too much in at the cost of an acceptable frame rate.
So if you’re looking for a first person shooter that doesn’t contain the same old design that’s been done too many times, and has decent replay ability, I think you’ll find Time Splitters 2 to be rather entertaining both in single and multiplayer mode.
Review By: Travis Parrott
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