TimeSplitters

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 60
  3. Negative: 4 out of 60
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  1. aspentitan
    Apr 9, 2019
    6
    Unfortunately for me I only lasted 10 minutes playing this. The likely reason is that it is 2019 and this game has been surpassed by too many new titles in the genre. If you are a fan of retro gaming I wouldn't say this is bad in fact it has a lot of charm however I was immediately and solely turned off by the aiming dynamics. There are not enough options and in this game I was frustratedUnfortunately for me I only lasted 10 minutes playing this. The likely reason is that it is 2019 and this game has been surpassed by too many new titles in the genre. If you are a fan of retro gaming I wouldn't say this is bad in fact it has a lot of charm however I was immediately and solely turned off by the aiming dynamics. There are not enough options and in this game I was frustrated by the rudimentary shooting system. If I had played this in 2000 when it came out I think I would rate the game much higher but again unfortunately I cannot make this game newer than it actually is and had to shelve it quite early after meticulously experimenting with the options and finding none comparable to next generation. I like the graphical style that is fine I just have too huge a list of games to play through that this does not merit going back in time. From my mere 10 minutes this game really felt like a late playstation 1 title. I still enjoy many ps2 shooters but perhaps cd based games are no longer compatible with me.… Expand
  2. Shadow1
    Mar 25, 2016
    6
    This game is average . 6/10 . This game as Counter Strike 1.6 . Not bad graphics for 2000 , normal storyline . This game is hard , but in some moments is easy . This is amazing shooter for 2000
  3. Za_Uvek
    Feb 6, 2022
    5
    It's easy to see the Golden Eye and Perfect Dark DNA sewn into this one, making it a fairly solid FPS of the time. However, as good as the shooting is, it's not attached to anything else worth while.

    Even though I found the overall experience quiet shallow, I was surprised to hear that this was a launch title for the PS2. This would have been a great way to show off the systems    It's easy to see the Golden Eye and Perfect Dark DNA sewn into this one, making it a fairly solid FPS of the time. However, as good as the shooting is, it's not attached to anything else worth while.

    Even though I found the overall experience quiet shallow, I was surprised to hear that this was a launch title for the PS2. This would have been a great way to show off the systems performance through graphics, sound and game-play. Unfortunately, even though the visuals and game-play run very nicely, they don't have much depth. Each level layout is fairly basic. The game-play consists of running from point A to B and back while shooting everything in between. And there is no real story to tie everything together. In the end, this was just a very expensive demo to show off what the hardware could do.

    Even though there isn't much to this one, it is good to see the foundation of what future games in the series would become. There isn't much here other than a nostalgia trip and can be easily avoided to make way for better FPS. In saying all that, the multiplayer support is next to none and should be considered if that's what you are looking for.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best PS2 Game of 2000
6
#6 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2000
24
#24 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2000

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. GamerWeb Sony
    90
    While it lacks the intricate single player mode of "Goldeneye," the multi-player content in TimeSplitters is arguably the best in console FPS history.
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  2. Happy Puppy
    65
    It is extremely awkward trying to control your basic movements with the left analog stick while at the same time controlling your look and aim movements with the right analog stick.
  3. GameSpy
    90
    The game is slicker than snot on a cold doorknob when you get a few friends together for some serious fragging.
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