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| Timesplitters 2 Review | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 5 2005, 03:25 PM (228 Views) | |
| Drizzt | Jul 5 2005, 03:25 PM Post #1 |
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I work for a site called N-Insanity and the asked me to re-write someones TS2 review, don't expect much though, they asked to keep them shorter than most :). Ever since GoldenEye 007 for the N64 Nintendo fans have been longing for a good quality shooter. Timesplitters was released in late 200, near the dawn of the PS2; no one would expect that in 2 years it would come to the Nintendo Gamecube. TS2 was released for the GCN in October of 2002. The game boasts "Heir Apparent to GoldenEye" right on the cover, does it live up to the GoldenEye legacy? Or does it disappoint us Nintendo fans? Find out in this review. Gameplay: Any shooter is welcomed with open arms on the Gamecube because of the scarcity of this genre. TS2's gameplay is pretty fun, it has some stealth elements but most of it's pure shoot-em-up fun. This is a good thing! Tactical shooters are not great for consoles, and if you have a short attention span you'll love the way this title plays. TS2 is a game you can play for 5 minutes and be satisfied or an hour and still have fun. Timesplitters 2 isn't without its faults. Some levels can be a little confusing and the ending to each level is pretty pointless. The computer AI really isn't that tough and the stealth levels can get pretty annoying and frustrating. The story isn't that interesting or well told. Sure there is a few problems but where TS2 really shines is in it's multiplayer or "Arcade" mode. There are two sub-modes in the Arcade mode. One is Tournament, this pits you in an arena with a handful of bots, objectives range from smashing windows with bricks or killing everyone you can in a last man standing type of game. The other is Custom; this is where the gold of TS2 lies. In Arcade Custom mode, you can select from a plethora of modes, ranging from Capture the Bag (AKA capture the flag) to Last Man Standing. You can select from 15 different maps, most of which have to be unlocked. After you select your map you can select from about 100 different characters, each have slightly altered skills, such as accuracy and speed. The multiplayer, although fun, is really easy if you're playing with just the bots. Eidos's solution is too amp up the amount of hits it takes to kill a bot. I once stood there for ten seconds shooting round after round of plasma ammo into a bots chest. This becomes extremely annoying and tedious. The bot AI in multiplayer isn't too bright either, For example, I was playing a Capture the Bag match with just bots, some of the opponents just waltzed right by me, not even firing a round. The only time they do notice you is if you fire at them first or you pick up their bag. It's best to get a buddy to lead the other team, and not just play with the bots. TS2's single player isn't the best, what Timesplitters 2 does do great is it's multiplayer. Great for parties, not so great for a single player adventure. This is probably the best GCN shooter out there right now, gameplay wise; of course it doesn't have much competition. Controls: The typical GCN FPS controls are in TS2. R is fire, analog stick is strafe, C-Stick is the x and y axis, the D-pad is weapon switch, etc. You can change the setup with some presets, so if you don't like them you'll have to deal with 'em. The control uses the GCN controller like it should, your hands don't get cramped, you don't have to do fancy maneuvers with you thumbs to press any buttons, they just work. That's all I ask for in a shooter. Graphics: As seen in the original Timesplitters and last years Second Sight, TS2 has those weird cartoony graphics. They almost look cel-shaded but they have too much color for that. Environments and character textures are pretty bland, mostly solid colors with a few shades thrown in. Animations are very clean, but they look very weird, especially without a decent physics engine. Cut scenes retain the same exact graphics as the in-game graphics. Which isn't very nice to look at. The guns, apart from the character models, are very nicely done. They look shiny and new! Although the graphics aren't fantastic, they server their purpose and the don't slow down frame rate, which is pretty much all I ask for. The graphics aren't nice, they aren't bad, they just do what they have to do. Unless you’re really picky about graphics this title's shouldn't bother you at all. Sound: Although I don't pay much attention to the sound in any game, this game is an all-round disappointment. It features repetitive tunes, horrid gun sounds, and awful character sounds (no, not voice acting). What I mean by character sounds is like…the bullet hitting the character; it's a loud annoying "thunk". And when the character grunts is just as bad. I must acknowledge the not so bad voice acting, each actor fits their character pretty well, and they don't sound cheesy while doing it. Sound is definitely not a good part of the game, it's not unbearable, but it just isn't too good. Lasting Appeal: The single player mode is not very long or challenging (10 levels 10 minutes each). The part that will keep you coming back for more is the incredible multiplayer mode. It's great to play with some buddies, but don't expect the bots to challenge you. Make sure to get this one used, it's definitely not worth a full fifty clams. This is probably one of the best shooters on the GCN, the single player can be fun, and the multiplayer is great! TS2 is above average in all but the sound department. I'd recommend a rent or a buy if it's really cheap. This is a good entry FPS for anyone who wants to get into them. Overall TS2 isn't bad; it isn't overly good either. Gameplay: 7 Controls: 9 Graphics: 8 Sound: 4 Lasting Appeal: 8 Overall: 7.2 |
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| Stu_J | Jul 5 2005, 04:57 PM Post #2 |
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gd review man, its a bit short, and cood do wth sum graphics or even sum pics. apart from tht spot on! :woot: |
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| Drizzt | Jul 5 2005, 05:32 PM Post #3 |
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Well, they dont allow pics :(, but I wouldve put them in if i could |
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| StormCommander | Jul 5 2005, 06:16 PM Post #4 |
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Luigi
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Nice reveiw. I am a big fan of TS2 and Future Perfect. |
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| Pulse | Jul 5 2005, 06:20 PM Post #5 |
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Pic's are allowed... And how could you not include anything about the best part of TS2, the Mapmaker?!
:o Anyway, good review. I'm saving up for Future Perfect.
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| sonic_fan_55 | Jul 5 2005, 06:36 PM Post #6 |
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Koopa
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i have never played a ts game but tis has intrested me a lot i might just go out and get it |
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| Drizzt | Jul 28 2005, 12:42 PM Post #7 |
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That guy.
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I meant for the site I gave it to |
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I'm saving up for Future Perfect.