We heard complaints from reviewers that TimeShift's single-player campaign wasn't as revolutionary as it probably could have been considering its time-bending premise. But you have to hand it to the multiplayer component of the game: It really doesn't feel like anything else out there. Now, you can get a taste for yourself with a new multiplayer demo on Xbox Live.
Basically, instead of giving everyone the ability to stop and slow time (which would have been a little too insane, we'd bet) the chrono-powers have been contained to grenades that you lob at enemies that force them to slow, stop, etc. As hectic as it sounds digitally printed here, is twice as crazy on the battlefield. Just be forewarned: You're probably going to get owned by your stoner friend Rusty: He's been playing Halo in slow-motion for years.
Reader Comments (17)
Posted: Nov 14th 2007 10:33AM (Unverified) said
seriously embassy - why do you exist again? The game has pushed a quarter of a million units worldwide in 10 days. probably more money than you will make in your lifetime.
Seriously....
I hope that answers your retarded question.
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Seriously....
I hope that answers your retarded question.
Posted: Nov 14th 2007 2:26PM embassy said
ahh!
hello sierra rep...ooops i mean Ryan!
good day to you sir!
250k copies in 10 days?
wow!
theres this other Sci-fi shooter on the 360...the name escapes me, but i think it made around 170 million in a week not too long ago?
pretty stiff competition dont ya think?
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hello sierra rep...ooops i mean Ryan!
good day to you sir!
250k copies in 10 days?
wow!
theres this other Sci-fi shooter on the 360...the name escapes me, but i think it made around 170 million in a week not too long ago?
pretty stiff competition dont ya think?
Posted: Nov 14th 2007 10:26PM (Unverified) said
Um...
Seriously...
I am not sure why I am even bothering to respond to your stupidity but what the hell. 250k units in 10 days for a new IP is outstanding given the release time and the fact that it is up against titles that have much more hype and budgets likely 5 times the amount of this game. Its simple economics, even a simpleton like you can figure it out - the name of the game is ROI. I bought the game and love it - especially the multiplayer. I don't work for Sierra but I do have shares in Vivendi - and if they keep releasing games like TimeShift I may have to buy some more...
Don't you have anything better to do than bash other people's hard work? Maybe you should be surfing porn - at least that could release all that built up aggression you have.
Seriously...
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Seriously...
I am not sure why I am even bothering to respond to your stupidity but what the hell. 250k units in 10 days for a new IP is outstanding given the release time and the fact that it is up against titles that have much more hype and budgets likely 5 times the amount of this game. Its simple economics, even a simpleton like you can figure it out - the name of the game is ROI. I bought the game and love it - especially the multiplayer. I don't work for Sierra but I do have shares in Vivendi - and if they keep releasing games like TimeShift I may have to buy some more...
Don't you have anything better to do than bash other people's hard work? Maybe you should be surfing porn - at least that could release all that built up aggression you have.
Seriously...
Posted: Nov 14th 2007 11:14PM embassy said
seriously...( continuing the trend)
u miss the point.
this is a one-shot deal..unless sierra plans on piggybacking holiday sales every year...timeshift is derivative and exists in an already overcrowded sci-fi shooter field and will be overshadowed by actual *good* games within the same genre.
which is my point.
why should i play this when there are loads of better sci-fo shooters from better studios?
and why should i believe this franchise has any legs?
*playing* timeshift doesnt answee either of those questions
and im thinking a majority of sci-fi shooter fans agree, or are too busy playing *good* sci-fi shooters.
250k between 2 platforms..let me throw a party for u guys.
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u miss the point.
this is a one-shot deal..unless sierra plans on piggybacking holiday sales every year...timeshift is derivative and exists in an already overcrowded sci-fi shooter field and will be overshadowed by actual *good* games within the same genre.
which is my point.
why should i play this when there are loads of better sci-fo shooters from better studios?
and why should i believe this franchise has any legs?
*playing* timeshift doesnt answee either of those questions
and im thinking a majority of sci-fi shooter fans agree, or are too busy playing *good* sci-fi shooters.
250k between 2 platforms..let me throw a party for u guys.
Posted: Nov 14th 2007 9:51AM (Unverified) said
Good luck finding anyone online in this game. I tried it out, was lucky to find rooms with more than 6 people and a decent connection.
Rental at best in the slow summer months.
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Rental at best in the slow summer months.
Posted: Nov 14th 2007 10:05AM (Unverified) said
weaksauce
yeesh just play Splinter Cell multiplayer if you want to be mindfucked.
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yeesh just play Splinter Cell multiplayer if you want to be mindfucked.
Posted: Nov 14th 2007 10:37AM (Unverified) said
What's that chap from Metroid Hunters doing in that picture?
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Posted: Nov 17th 2007 10:00AM (Unverified) said
"That Chap," Samus Arran out of the Metroid games is a woman!
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Posted: Nov 17th 2007 10:02AM (Unverified) said
"That Chap," Samus Arran out of the Metroid games is a woman!
However they do look strikingly similar
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However they do look strikingly similar
Posted: Nov 14th 2007 10:46AM (Unverified) said
The AI in the game is terrible. Instead of making the enemies smart, they just made them impervious to 4 clips of machine gun fire.
There are definitely some cool elements to the game. It is also a very good looking game as well (blew Halo 3 out of the water 100X's over) but it was just lackluster.
I beat it and tried out the online multiplayer only to discover there were 7 total people playing online. It would have been most welcome this past summer, but now it's just too mediocre to get into...especially w/ CoD 4 out.
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There are definitely some cool elements to the game. It is also a very good looking game as well (blew Halo 3 out of the water 100X's over) but it was just lackluster.
I beat it and tried out the online multiplayer only to discover there were 7 total people playing online. It would have been most welcome this past summer, but now it's just too mediocre to get into...especially w/ CoD 4 out.
Posted: Nov 14th 2007 5:15PM (Unverified) said
See also: TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
As far as multiplayer, I hacked a code to use the time disrupter greneade on GCN.
At least the comercials for this game are cool.
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As far as multiplayer, I hacked a code to use the time disrupter greneade on GCN.
At least the comercials for this game are cool.
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