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Synopsis;

TimeSplitters 2 is a first-person shooter video game, a sequel to the original Timesplitters.

The game features a single-player mode consisting of ten levels in which the player assumes the role of one of two space marines as they attempt to stop the alien race of TimeSplitters from ruining history by collecting the time crystals in various time periods, ranging from the Wild West to the 25th century.

It has several multiplayer modes.

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Game Information;

Release Date: October 18th 2002
Developers:Free Radical Design (Now known as Crytek UK)
Publishers: Eidos
Platforms: Playstation 2, Xbox and Gamecube
Genre: First Person Shooter
Players: 1-2 (2-4 with the 'Multitap' add-on or 1-16 humans (via System Link)
Age Rating: 15+
Rating: IGN 9.1/10
My Rating 9.5/10

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Setting;

The main single player campaign of Timesplitters 2 is based on 10 unique locations each in a different location and time periods. This time the objectives of the missions aren't based on taking something from A to B without dying from the horde of the 'Timesplitters'. This time round there are a series of objectives to complete which are added along game play of the mission, after they are completed a final objective to collect the Time crystal. This gives the game a great boost of exploration compared to the first game.

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Graphics;

The graphics of this game yet to stand out, they are more or less the same to the the first game but you can't ask for more out of it as what the game contains of the 2nd era of console's where as most people saw these graphics amazing compared to the generation of console's which now are the Xbox 360 and PS3.

My graphic rating: 8/10.

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Game modes;

In this mode up to four players and ten bots that can compete individually, or in up to four different teams in certain game modes. The players can set choose from characters, levels, and weapons that have been unlocked by completing story mode and challenge mode missions.

Co-op campaign has finally made its introduction, where as you can play the full campaign together and unlock characters.

Deathmatch - The player or team with the highest score based on kills and/or deaths wins.

Bag Tag - The player or team that has possession of the bag for the longest total time during the match wins.

Capture the Bag - Players must retrieve the enemy teams' bag(s) and return them to their own base to score points.

Knockout - Players compete to collect objects in the level and return them to their own team's base.

Escort - A team attempts to protect a bot as it tries to walk to a destination in the level.

Last Stand - Players attempt to protect key destructible objects (including themselves) from the attacking bots for as long as possible.

Assault - One team must defend a base from an assaulting team. The 'base' consists of one or more points which must be captured by the opposing team. The defending team often gets gun turrets to help them defend their base which get really annoying. The offensive team usually starts with access to better guns.

New additional modes;

Thief - In Thief, the players must collect the kill rewards left behind by a dead contender. (Similar To Kill Confirmed)

Gladiator - Gladiator mode enables only the gladiator to score, so you better kill him fast.

Leech - In Leech mode, health can be gained by inflicting damage on the opposing players.

Shrink - In Shrink mode, the player's size is dependent upon his ranking of the leaderboard.

Monkey Assistant - A team of killer monkeys helps out the player with the lowest score.

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Challenge Mode;

Exactly like the first game, this is one of my favorite modes. Again there are more chaotic modes like killing banana stealing zombie monkeys to racing with robotic cats. You progress through the bronze stages and finally up to the platinum to unlock characters for multiplayer.

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MapMaker;

This game mode remains the same but with only more constructional objects to choose from.

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Controls;

The controls are very similar to the first, they are very basic. There isn't a jump button, but its rare for you to find yourself in a position to jump in this game. But you can't expect more out of a FPS PS2 Game, they are fairly easy to adapt to once you get into the flow of the game, it tends to be very fasted passed so you have to on the ball with the controls otherwise your risking the mission fail or just a normal death.

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