TimeSplitters 2

The Game Hoard (7 out of 7)

While its glitches aren’t well hidden, TimeSplitters 2 still manages to provide a phenomenal first-person shooting experience because of how well everything still works both in design concept and the pace of play. Firefights are exciting battles as the weapons provide a good range of options in levels that suit them well, but Mapmaker allows you to expand that synergy even further to expand the lifetime of an entertaining multiplayer component. The main story and the numerous extra single player missions give you much more to do, their unlockables making them worth doing on top of them providing tests not only of accuracy but of puzzle solving and strategic development. Excellent music adds to a mix of ideas that manage to make multiple ideas throughout different time periods somehow gel together solidly when occupying the same space, a good balance of unbridled creativity and playing into the expected ideas of each era making for a first person shooter packed with interesting content.

PCMag.com ( )

The most noticeable improvement in this sequel is a vastly better story mode. But story mode isn't really the point: death-match mode is where the action is. New guns, new characters, better animation, and network play make this the best arcade-style first-person-shooter game available on consoles. Environments are enormous, and enemies are plentiful. Adding to the fun, you can use the enhanced MapMaker to create new levels. One minor gripe: Player statistics are no longer tracked and presented.

Game Chronicles (10 out of 10)

Finally, an FPS game that has a fun and effective two-player cooperative mode in the story, and a multiplayer mode that is the tops of anything on the market for console games, TS2 is the pinnacle for which FPS’s of the future will try to attain. Enough reading. If you don’t have TS2, get it. If you already own it, shouldn’t you be trying to get that next character unlocked?

N-Europe (10 out of 10)

This game is great. It is the game all you FPS fans have been waiting for, it is a whole new level in FPS gaming and I think everyone should get it. It is better than both Goldeneye and Perfect Dark, and even better than Halo. With the astounding amount of things to unlock, the amazing multiplayer, and the Map Maker this game will keep you coming back. There is almost nothing bad to say about this game except for the fact that there really isn’t anything new and amazing in TS2, but if the formula works, why change it? Also, the story is pretty lame, but who cares when it is still fun.

GamePro (US) (5 out of 5)

Free Radical took fans? comments about TimeSplitters to heart, and it?s developed a sequel to the PS2?s first first-person shooter that outdoes the original in every respect?and outdoes most other PS2 shooters in the process.

UOL Jogos ( )

As três versões para cada um dos consoles são praticamente idênticas. A única diferença notável está no controle da versão para PlayStation 2, cujos direcionais analógicos parecem não respondem com a mesma precisão do GameCube e Xbox (além de exigir um multitap para quatro jogadores). A versão do PlayStation 2 e Xbox tem suporte para conexão de quatro consoles em rede para 16 jogadores... mas isso exige quatro TVs e quatro cópias do jogo... o que não é exatamente barato. Mais uma vez, David Doak, criador de "Goldeneye" e "TimeSplitters", mostra como um jogo de tiro para console deve ser feito.

UOL Jogos ( )

Mais uma vez, David Doak, criador de "Goldeneye" e "TimeSplitters", mostra como um jogo de tiro para console deve ser feito.

Game Vortex (98 out of 100)

Without question, this is the best FPS available on the PS2 and something everyone should have in their collection. Between the Story, Multiplayer, Arcade modes and all of the unlockables, this game will keep gamers busy for at least a year or ten. There's enough in this game to like that even non-FPS fans will be able to find something they like.

games xtreme (9.8 out of 10)

On the whole the game is a must have for any console owner. The story mode will pull you in (especially co-operative story mode) and the multiplayer mode will keep you coming back for more again and again.

PSX Extreme (9.7 out of 10)

Praise for this title is just so easy to give; the game is basically synonymous with the word brilliant. With a multiplayer mode that's seemingly immaculate (easily rivals Goldeneye and Halo's), a single player mode that's well above average, and a control set-up that anyone can operate effortlessly, the game practically encounters no downward spirals. The few flaws the game does have are so minuscule that they're basically not even detrimental to the overall product. One of the finest, solidly-crafted games in years -- there's no question.

Game Chronicles (9.6 out of 10)

It’s a shame this game came out when it did. If Free Radical had managed to hold out another month or two they could have taken advantage of the recently added online components of all the next-gen systems. I can’t imagine playing TimeSplitters 2 online; well yes I can, and it sends shivers down my spine. We can only hope for online support in TimeSplitters 3 or whatever Free Radical has up their sleeve for their next big release.

Netjak (9.5 out of 10)

66 Says: It's funny when you think about it. Sure Time Splitters 2 has received some great media coverage, but the upcoming Metroid Prime has stolen the show. Just like the thousands of others in the country who have gotten their hands on Metroid play-testing, I personally have to admit that from what I've seen so far TS2 is probably the best FPS of the year. Even the bloated Unreal Tournament 2003 (which I loved) couldn't fully compare to TS2.

GameZone (9.5 out of 10)

I was one of the lucky owners of a PS2 on the launch date of the system, and would have sold the darned thing due to a disappointing game lineup had it not been for the original Timesplitters title from Free Radical and Eidos. This game showed owners of the PS2 what the system could be capable of, and did a great job on lighting, gameplay, and overall enjoyment. Us gamers talked about what improvements could have been made … they listened … and the result is one of, if not the best FPS title that I have played so far for any console system.

GamersMark (9.5 out of 10)

The original game had several strengths including the novel map creator and refreshing character design and thankfully these both return in force in the sequel. Whereas the original could only create multiplayer maps now you can set up Story levels and even have the option to set up guards patrol routes. The AI is similarly improved, whereas before all enemies took a gung-ho approach this time they will be more varied. Some will attack without hesitation while others will use cover or stealth to gun you down. In a genre of bland and uninspiring characters, Timesplitters refreshingly introduced cheerleaders, doctors, aliens and Elvis into a stagnant world of mutants, cyborgs and military personnel. This time expect to control cowboys, sheriffs, monkeys, rock men and robots with the Japanese schoolgirl attracting the most attention. Timesplitters 2 will have that and more. This is definitely a must buy for shooter fans. I play it just to see a monkeys with a high powered Assault Rifle’s.

NintendoWorldReport (9.5 out of 10)

If I haven’t convinced you by now, Time Splitters 2 may very well be the greatest FPS to hit GameCube. Ever. Barring a third installment to the franchise, I don’t expect the crown to be removed any time in the near future. Unless you have an aversion to really great games or first-person shooters, you should do yourself a favor and pick this one up ASAP.

Game Chronicles (9.5 out of 10)

Free Radical Design and Eidos have a bonafide hit on their hands. The future looks extremely bright for this talented group of game designers. The insight and design shown in TS2 is without an equal. As an added plus, this game is both an audio and visual experience that shouldn’t be missed.

Nintendojo (9.2 out of 10)

In the beginning, there was Goldeneye and Perfect Dark on the Nintendo 64, which single-handedly proved that first person shooters could be enjoyable on a console system. Next came TimeSplitters, which was a rushed product, but it still managed to become one of the best PlayStation 2 multiplayer games ever created. Fast forward to 2002 where Free Radical Design (formed by several key members from Rare's Goldeneye and Perfect Dark teams) has kept the tradition alive with the release of TimeSplitters 2.

NGC Magazine (92 out of 100)

Timesplitters 2 has delivered, and in more ways than one. The team behind it have obviously thought long and hard about every facet of the game and haven't stopped for tea until they've tweaked it to near perfection. The single-player, the deathmatches, the extra modes, the challenges and the Mapmaker all combine to create a game so comprehensive that it grabs you by the lapels and screams "buy me!" in your face. It's rare that any one game can offer so many hours of entertainment on the one disc - and it's for this overarching reason that you can't afford to miss it. Outstanding.

Gaming Target (9.2 out of 10)

Overall, TimeSplitters 2 is all that and a bag of chips. The multiplayer modes are fast, frantic and sorely addictive. Free Radical has created a worthy successor to GoldenEye that is varied and ultimately, fun. However, what it comes down to is that the game doesn’t make enough leaps in bounds in single-player to really put it in stardom. Nevertheless, you owe it to yourself (as well as your mom) to pick this game up. There’s a reason why I’ve been playing this more than Metroid Prime. Wholeheartedly recommended.

IGN (9.1 out of 10)

Point. Aim. Shoot. The concept behind 3D first-person shooters seems simple enough, but it's the execution (pardon the pun), that makes all the difference. UK-based development giant Rare got it right when it released GoldenEye 007 for Nintendo 64 in late 1997, a shooter that borrowed and polished elements from FPSs on PCs and added enough new ideas to the mix to make the experience a worthwhile one. Since that time, Rare's Bond shooter has remained something of a console FPS benchmark -- still one of the best available, and constantly challenged by newcomers to the market.

Total Cube (9.1 out of 10)

Rien à dire, il est vraiment aussi bon que ça. Faut vous le dire en quelle langue ?

IGN (9.1 out of 10)

The game's single-player mode is marked by what I think is a weak attempt to bring a story to a series of unconnected levels. It also lacks innovation. There is nothing present in any of the levels that hasn't been done before in other first-person shooters. Indeed, some of the single-player stages in the game even come off as a tad shallow at points. But regardless of all these minor complaints, everything is forgiven, for what TimeSplitters 2 does correctly -- and there is a lot -- it does so with a level of polish and perfection that few competitors can match. From the unparalleled sense of speed and unmatched control accuracy and comfort to the amazing cooperative mode, unbelievably deep and brilliant multiplayer modes, sheer options, and MapMaker feature, there is some much to love about this game that it's hard to list it all.

Gaming Target (9.1 out of 10)

Throughout all of gaming history, there’s been those certain titles that change the way we think about games and gaming in general. The ones that rip through every standard boundary we ever came to know, and make us reconsider what exactly is “great.” From next-gen gaming, there’s titles such as Goldeneye 007 the game that revolutionized console first-person shooters in practically every way possible. On PC there’s the legendary Half-Life, a game that was light-years ahead of its time when it comes to integrating story with gameplay–never before had gamers experienced such a blatantly amazing product.

IGN (9.1 out of 10)

Although it's impossible to live up to the mythology created around a certain Nintendo 64 first-person shooter based on the James Bond license, Free Radical has the unenviable job of having to do just that. Split like rogue atoms from the cluster center of Rare in 1999, Free Radical burst onto the gaming scene in 2000 with a built-in heritage in console first-person shooters and a company name, though strangely different, to live up to.

Vooks ( )

For any FPS fan it’s an absolute must buy, for anyone else I truly recommend it, I was never a big FPS fan myself. But this is something that is surely not to be missed.

Game Over Online (90 out of 100)

Most improved sequel probably. Game of the year ’eh, maybe. Shooter of the year ’hmm, could be. If you’ve been reading the site for the past two months, you might remember that I wrote up the preview of TimeSplitters 2, commenting on its improved features, newly focused gameplay, and other facets that improved upon the original game. Well, after spending a month playing through all three systems, absorbing every nuance and feature, I can truly say that Eidos has a surefire multi-platform hit on its hands, one that no gamer, I repeat, NO gamer should be without.

Thunderbolt Games (9 out of 10)

In an age when the likes of BioShock, Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4 rule the FPS genre there may not be much room for droll titles like TimeSplitters 2, but it still manages to feel unique and pertinent; an uplifting change to most of the market. The single-player is still not perfect and the lack of any online modes feels somewhat antiquated, but for a fast-paced, light-hearted and surprisingly cavernous First-Person Shooter, they don’t come any better than this.

Gamesmania.de (90 out of 100)

TimeSplitters 2 ist ein sehr umfangreicher First-Person-Shooter, der euch dank der verschiedenen Spielmodi und der packenden Atmosphäre für lange Zeit vor die Konsole fesselt. Präsentiert wird das Ganze mit einem schelmischen Augenzwinkern. Die coolen Spielmodi und Mehrspieler-Features sorgen dafür, dass TimeSplitters 2 sicher nicht zum Staubfänger im Regal verkommt.

Eurogamer.net (UK) (9 out of 10)

The bottom line, though, is whether you'll want to buy it. With so many top quality games coming out over the coming weeks, TimeSplitters 2 is certainly one of the best five new console releases out before Christmas - whether you commit yourself to this over the other great games coming out will depend on your love of first person shooters. The two single player modes combined will keep you going for ages (not to mention single player vs. bot possibilities), while the multiplayer charms (tons of maps, modes, level designer, link modes) put it easily on a par with anything else out there. And it's got monkeys in it, which instantly makes it an essential purchase.

Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault) ( )

Unique in presentation, fluid in controls and exceptional in multiplayer, Timesplitters 2 is a superior sequel in almost every way. Playing against others was fun before, but the single-player modes were atrocious. That problem solved with some cheeky storytelling and some very well designed levels, the sequel is a complete game rather than just a multiplayer vehicle. Owners of a Multitap will get the most mileage from this release, but co-op play and solid solo challenges against bots will add even more value. Well worth the investment, Timesplitters 2 has lived up to the series’ potential.

Gamesmania.de (90 out of 100)

TimeSplitters 2 ist ein sehr umfangreicher First-Person-Shooter, der euch dank der verschiedenen Spielmodi und der packenden Atmosphäre für lange Zeit vor die Konsole fesselt. Präsentiert wird das Ganze mit einem schelmischen Augenzwinkern. Die coolen Spielmodi und Mehrspieler-Features sorgen dafür, dass TimeSplitters 2 sicher nicht zum Staubfänger im Regal verkommt.

Game Over Online (90 out of 100)

Hell, even without the yearned for online feature (please include it for TimeSplitters 3! Oh please oh please oh please), TimeSplitters 2 is still a phenomenal title that you will want. With an improved story mode, loads of additional features and easy to learn controls, TimeSplitters 2 moves you past the trouble of having to learn complex rules and gets you right to the heart of the matter: fragging your enemies. This has to be one of the best titles that’s come out for every console this year, and you won’t be disappointed by slipping this game into your system. You may even find that it takes up permanent residence there.

All Game Guide ( )

Xbox fans who have grown tired and weary of Halo will find TimeSplitters 2 the perfect tonic.

X-Power (9 out of 10)

Dit spel is zeker en vast een must have voor iedereen die van een goede shooter houdt. Een sterke story mode en verslavende challenges houden je gedurende een lange periode meer dan zoet. De optie om je eigen maps te maken in de mapmaker is meer dan een extraatje in de multiplayer. Kortom dit spel is zijn geld meer dan waard.

GameSpy (90 out of 100)

So many play styles can only translate into one thing -- boundless replay value. The most flattering endorsement I can give the game is that you'll be playing it long after the holidays, and perhaps even next year's festive occasions have come and gone. While beating single-player scenarios isn't such a chore, anyone who can take advantage of the multiplayer functions needn't fear a thing in the world. Finally, we have the game that Perfect Dark wasn't. TimeSplitters 2 is less a sleeper hit than a lesson to the industry at large: Gameplay is king, and right now, Eidos and Free Radical are sitting on a gilded throne, laughing their unoriginal asses off.

GamePro (US) (4.5 out of 5)

TimeSplitters 2 turns out a tight little first-person perspective action package that’s sure to have GameCube action fans signing on for duty. With Story, Arcade, and Challenge modes offering a ton of high-octane single-player and multiplayer contests, this game has something for everyone. You can even build your own game maps with a MapMaker that’s easier than ever to use.

Eurogamer.net (UK) (9 out of 10)

The bottom line, though, is whether you'll want to buy it. With so many top quality games coming out over the coming weeks, TimeSplitters 2 is certainly one of the best five new console releases out before Christmas - whether you commit yourself to this over the other great games coming out will depend on your love of first person shooters. The two single player modes combined will keep you going for ages (not to mention single player vs. bot possibilities), while the multiplayer charms (tons of maps, modes, level designer, link modes) put it easily on a par with anything else out there. And it's got monkeys in it, which instantly makes it an essential purchase.

Digital Press - Classic Video Games (9 out of 10)

If that's your excuse though, you're only hurting yourself. This is a perfect example of how a game can fall into a crowded genre and stand out based on gameplay alone. It's going to fall under the category of "lost classic." Timesplitters 2 is just simple, light fun, and with multiple players, it's on a whole new level.

All Game Guide ( )

Nintendo fans trying to fill the void left after the release of Perfect Dark will find TimeSplitters 2 to be the perfect fit.

Cubed3 (9 out of 10)

Oh what an amazing title for all FPS fans out there, it's almost balanced in terms of graphics/animation, sound, story, gameplay etc, but with familiar elements from other titles and extra little features that give the game it's originality. If you enjoyed Rare's Goldeneye and Perfect Dark, love a change in gameplay and storyline, and have $45 to spend, then this is an ideal purchase!

Game Over Online (90 out of 100)

Hell, even without the yearned for online feature (please include it for TimeSplitters 3! Oh please oh please oh please…), TimeSplitters 2 is still a phenomenal title that you will want. With an improved story mode, loads of additional features and easy to learn controls, TimeSplitters 2 moves you past the trouble of having to learn complex rules and gets you right to the heart of the matter: fragging your enemies. This has to be one of the best titles that’s come out for every console this year, and you won’t be disappointed by slipping this game into your system. You may even find that it takes up permanent residence there.

Nintendo Spin (9 out of 10)

This is the one you've all been waiting for, the Goldeneye-Killer, the one to top Perfect Dark, the first one to beat the next gen Halo. Yes folks, we have ourselves a new king of the FPS genre. If you are even remotely wondering whether to get this game or not, heres the answer, "Yes, go get it now" Stop reading, just look at the score, and run to the store to buy the game as fast as possible!

Sliced Gaming (GameBiz) (90 out of 100)

Immersion isn't the focus here: it's the fast-paced, smooth gameplay that will keep you hooked and coming back for more. Frantic, but never completely overwhelming, you'll need to move fast and shoot even faster to stay alive - the twitch factor is high, don't expect to use too much strategy, just go in, guns a-blazin'. Free Radical really got the point of making TimeSplitters 2 first and foremost a console game in every aspect of it's design, keeping the adrenaline pumping at every turn - if anyone whines about not having a mouse and keyboard here, throw your Wavebird at them.

Gamesmania.de (90 out of 100)

TimeSplitters 2 ist ein sehr umfangreicher First-Person-Shooter, der euch dank der verschiedenen Spielmodi und der packenden Atmosphäre für lange Zeit vor die Konsole fesselt. Präsentiert wird das Ganze mit einem schelmischen Augenzwinkern. Die coolen Spielmodi und Mehrspieler-Features sorgen dafür, dass TimeSplitters 2 sicher nicht zum Staubfänger im Regal verkommt.

GameSpy (89 out of 100)

TimeSplitters 2 is easily the system's best multiplayer FPS, with a surprising amount of single-player action. The lack of online play is unfortunate, but can be overlooked since the core game is so strong. Any way you slice it, TimeSplitters 2 is a fabulous game, and an excellent choice for any console FPS fan looking for a new fix.

Game Freaks 365 (8.9 out of 10)

On top of getting sucked into the fast and furious gameplay, everybody know that most of your time will be spent messing around with the map maker program. There are tons and tons of features and options. However, story mode is a little bit too short. Everything plays out though with the addition of the map maker which will keep you designing your own world for months to come.

GameSpot (8.7 out of 10)

TimeSplitters 2 is all about options. While it isn't a huge, story-driven first-person shooter, it doesn't attempt to meet that goal. Instead it provides a top-notch collection of great modes, great maps, and solid weaponry. While it's in some ways disappointing that such an option-packed and fun multiplayer game doesn't have any online multiplayer capabilities, TimeSplitters 2 represents the ultimate evolution of the split-screen first-person shooter. At any rate, if you're someone who can't deal with split-screen multiplayer, then TimeSplitters 2 will probably feel like one gigantic missed opportunity to you. But anyone looking for a solid, console-style first-person shooter with enough options to keep you playing for a long, long time will find that TimeSplitters 2 definitely does the job with style.

Gamer Within (8.7 out of 10)

Simply put, if you own a console, you need to own this game. Free Radical has produced an outstanding game here. I can’t wait to see the next instalment of the franchise.

GameSpot (8.7 out of 10)

TimeSplitters 2 may very well be the best split-screen multiplayer-focused first-person shooter ever created. Back when console technology wasn't quite powerful enough to allow you to play first-person shooters as they were meant to be played, such games used to get a very bad rap on those platforms. Older systems simply didn't have the muscle to make shooters look like they were supposed to, and the lack of online support for consoles meant that players were stuck playing multiplayer matches on a split screen.

GameSpot (8.7 out of 10)

TimeSplitters 2 is all about options. While it isn't a huge, story-driven first-person shooter, it doesn't attempt to meet that goal. Instead it provides a top-notch collection of great modes, great maps, and solid weaponry. While it's in some ways disappointing that such an option-packed and fun multiplayer game doesn't have any online multiplayer capabilities, TimeSplitters 2 represents the ultimate evolution of the split-screen first-person shooter.

Jeuxvideo.com (17 out of 20)

Après un premier volet très limité, Timesplitters 2 nous épate. Une ambiance qui nous accroche bien, un mode multi éclatant (livré avec éditeur de map) et une action prenante, il n'en faut pas plus pour convaincre même si dans le fond, TS 2 ne nous offre pas un gameplay révolutionnaire ni même très complexe. Maintenant, si vous attendiez un FPS classique dans le fond, mais diablement original (voire un peu barré) dans la forme, ne cherchez plus.

PGNx Media (8.5 out of 10)

Well, I wish this game wouldn’t end, and I know the next chapter won’t be out for a couple of years (if there is another), but this really is one of the best games I’ve ever played. Forget Halo, this game is an infinite more amount of fun. Halo might have its vehicles, and Red Faction might have its Geo Mod, but this is an even more original experience. Timesplitters 2 is a must have for gamers; if you miss this one you’ve missed one of the recent best. I’m definitely adding this one to my Top 10.

Kombo.com (8.5 out of 10)

TS2 is not going to hold the powerful memory of games like Zelda, Metroid or Half-Life because it never takes itself too seriously. I think it is best described as a brilliant advertisement for what these folks are capable of handling in the future. I feel that we’re going to see much more from this team and that hopefully someone will write them an amazing story that takes advantage of all the brilliant but scattered elements they were able to bring to this production. But by no means would I encourage you to hold back and wait for the next effort. In fact, the only criticism I will hold against Free Radical now, something that was a serious game-foul on their part, was the lack of a jump. Feel blessed, Free Radical. I enjoyed this game a lot but have high expectations for your next project.

GameSpy (85 out of 100)

TimeSplitters 2 really shines in its multiplayer mode. Up to four players can compete on a single console, more if you linkup multiple systems. Sadly there is no Xbox Live support. On the upside, you can use a third-party application, such as the GameSpy Tunnel to play TimeSplitters 2 online.

Jeuxvideo.com (17 out of 20)

Après un premier volet très limité, Timesplitters 2 nous épate. Une ambiance qui nous accroche bien, un mode multi éclatant (livré avec éditeur de map) et une action prenante, il n'en faut pas plus pour convaincre même si dans le fond, TS 2 ne nous offre pas un gameplay révolutionnaire ni même très complexe. Maintenant, si vous attendiez un FPS classique dans le fond, mais diablement original (voire un peu barré) dans la forme, ne cherchez plus.

Jeuxvideo.com (17 out of 20)

Après un premier volet très limité, Timesplitters 2 nous épate. Une ambiance qui nous accroche bien, un mode multi éclatant (livré avec éditeur de map) et une action prenante, il n'en faut pas plus pour convaincre même si dans le fond, TS 2 ne nous offre pas un gameplay révolutionnaire ni même très complexe. Maintenant, si vous attendiez un FPS classique dans le fond, mais diablement original (voire un peu barré) dans la forme, ne cherchez plus, d'autant plus que sur Gamecube, le choix n'est pas très vaste en la matière et avec Rare qui prend le large...

Oldies Rising (17 out of 20)

Avec ce second volet de la saga Time Splitters, les anciens de chez Rare nous montrent toute l’étendue de leur savoir faire. Offrant un gameplay qui n’a rien de révolutionnaire mais diablement efficace, le soft se démarque par l’atmosphère qui s’en dégage. Parodique à souhait, à la limite de la caricature, les clins d’œil sont nombreux et l'on ne se lasse pas de ce voyage à travers le temps et l’espace. De plus, le réel argument qui jouera en la faveur de ce soft se trouvera dans son mode multijoueur fun et prenant qui ne rencontrera, durant toutes ces années, pas de réelle concurrence dans la ludothèque du petit cube de Nintendo.

64 Power / big.N / N Games (84 out of 100)

Für Multiplayer ist Time Splitters 2 ganz klar die erste Wahl. Einzelspieler hingegen, die nicht viel Wert auf Highscores legen, sind mit Turok: Evolution besser beraten. Time Splitters 2 ist ein gutes Spiel, aber definitiv nicht die neue Shooter-Referenz.

4Players.de (83 out of 100)

Die GameCube-Premiere der TimeSplitters-Serie kann genau so überzeugen wie seinerzeit das PS2-Debüt von Teil 1. Zwar werden Singleplayer mit den gerade mal zehn Levels im Grunde wenig bedient, doch die Variationen, die mit dem Schwierigkeitsgrad einhergehen können dieses Manko genau so auffangen wie die Challenges und der Arcade-Modus. Im Multiplayer-Modus rockt das Spiel dann richtig ab: Wer ein paar Gleichgesinnte vor dem Bildschirm versammeln kann, findet derzeit keinen besseren Shooter, um Spaß zu haben. Zwar muss man im Vergleich zu den anderen Fassungen nur mit maximal vier Spielern antreten, doch die Duelle sind deswegen nicht weniger intensiv. Durch den starken Level-Editor wird der Spielspaß für Multiplayer weiterhin bis ins nahezu Unendliche verlängert. Für Singleplayer mangels Auswahl sicher keine schlechte Wahl, für Multiplayer-Fans ein Muss.

4Players.de (83 out of 100)

Für Spieler, die vornehmlich alleine spielen, ist TimeSplitters 2 ein zweischneidiges Schwert. Die Story reicht nicht gerade aus, um den Spieler durch die gerade mal zehn Abschnitte zu motivieren. Andererseits bieten die je nach Schwierigkeitsgrad variierenden Levels und die Challenges genügend Stoff, um das Spiel auch nach dem ersten Durchspielen wieder aus dem Schrank zu holen. Für Multiplayer-Duelle gibt es jedoch derzeit keinen besseren Konsolen-Shooter. Spielmodi, Waffen und Figuren gibt es zur Genüge und die durchweg sehr gute Grafik gibt sich auch im Splitscreen keine Blöße und sorgt für ein schnelles, unkompliziertes und von Anfang bis Ende spaßiges Vergnügen, das per Link mit bis zu 16 Spielern für heiße Gefechte sorgt. Wer allerdings hauptsächlich alleine zu Hause spielt, hat genügend Alternativen zur Hand, die fast alle über eine bessere und ausgefeiltere Story und Leveldesign verfügen.

Consoles Plus (82 out of 100)

Oubliez le mode solo trop linéaire, pour vous précipiter sur le mode multijoueur bien sympa dans lequel quatre joueurs peuvent se fritter avec les armes d'époques.

Super Play (Sweden) (8 out of 10)

För mig är Timesplitters 2 en frisk fläkt. Den nyfikenhet och fundamentala noggrannhet som Free Radical Design förmedlar i spelet är svårslagen. Det kommer även du att märka.

Bordersdown (8 out of 10)

This is one of the best console FPS titles available, it stands up to our friend Halo, but on its own terms, taking the best of Goldeneye's stealthy single player action and Quake 3's fast and furious style multiplayer gaming. And thanks to the arcade and challenge modes there is a huge replay value that will keep you returning to this title time and again.

Gamers Globe (8 out of 10)

Så hvis man er til First-person-shooter spil og gerne vil have et godt multiplayer-spil, så er TimeSplitters 2 lavet specielt til dig. Men hvis man derimod ikke har lyst, eller mulighed for at benytte sig af multiplayer-delen, og map maker-funktionen, og egentlig gerne vil have en god historie med i købet, så bør man måske nok lige tjekke op på om ikke Red Faction 2 eller Medal Of Honor-serien rammer mere rigtigt.

PlayFrance (8 out of 10)

Disposant d’un gameplay ayant déjà fait ses preuves, d’une bonne réalisation, d’une campagne solo de bonne facture et surtout d’un mode multijoueurs qui vous fera oublié un certain Goldeneye, TimeSplitters 2 s’impose comme l’une des meilleures références du genre sur la console de Sony en attendant son concurrent direct, Red Faction 2, qui ne tardera pas à débarquer sur nos terres. Un titre à acheter absolument si vous êtes fan de FPS sur consoles.

EL33TONLINE ( )

TimeSplitters 2 was true value for money when it was launched and even more so now, given that you can get a copy at bargain prices. Buy it, rent it…either way you won’t regret investing the couple of carefree hours it takes to play through this superb FPS.

Gamereactor (Sweden) (8 out of 10)

Det blir än en gång uppenbart att dessa Rare-avhoppare onekligen besitter en ovanligt god känsla för hur en förstapersonsskjutare på konsol bör se ut. Med en snabbare och mer påverkningsbar spelkontroll hade detta varit en solklar nia.

Gamereactor (Sweden) (8 out of 10)

Det blir än en gång uppenbart att dessa Rare-avhoppare onekligen besitter en ovanligt god känsla för hur en förstapersonsskjutare på konsol bör se ut. Med en snabbare och mer påverkningsbar spelkontroll hade detta varit en solklar nia.

Video Games (80 out of 100)

Da braucht man bald keinen PC mehr. Klar, Online-Deathmatchs sind leider immer noch Zukunftsmusik, doch ansonsten bietet Timesplitters alles, was man sich von einem guten Ego-Shooter nur wünschen kann. Zwar merkt man dem Spiel sehr deutlich an, dass das Augenmerk in erster Linie auf die Mehrspieler-Optionen gelegt wurde, doch auch als einsamer Schütze macht diese actiongeladene Zeitreise einen Mordsspaß. Neben der guten Grafik und der präzisen Steuerung trägt vor allem der wunderbar schräge Soundtrack viel zur Atmosphäre bei. Auch wenn die zur Verfügung stehenden Level auf den ersten Blick nach wenig aussehen, dauert es doch verdammt lange, bis man alles freigespielt und das Spiel auf jedem Schwierigkeitsgrad gemeistert hat.

Gamereactor (Sweden) (8 out of 10)

Det blir än en gång uppenbart att dessa Rare-avhoppare onekligen besitter en ovanligt god känsla för hur en förstapersonsskjutare på konsol bör se ut. Med en snabbare och mer påverkningsbar spelkontroll hade detta varit en solklar nia.

The Video Game Critic (B)

TS2's music is exceptional and appropriate for each stage, including a jazzy score for 1932 Chicago, religious hymns in Notre Dame, and electronic music for Planet X. It took a while for me to fully appreciate this one, but Time Splitters 2 is a well-constructed shooter that's both goofy and fun. Some may find it shallow, but never underestimate the all-important monkey factor.

Factornews (7 out of 10)

Grace à son gameplay soigné, Timesplitters ravira surtout les fans de FPS multijoueurs sur console. Le mode solo reste sympathique pour s’entrainer mais n’arrive pas à la cheville d’un Halo où même d’un Goldeneye. On le conseillera donc en priorité aux possesseurs de Xbox ou de Gamecube... A moins que vous n'ayez un multitap qui traine !

Netjak (7 out of 10)

Finally, Timesplitters 2 brings back the cool map editing mode from the first game. While there have been a few improvements made to the map editor (such as the ability to create 'story' maps complete with objectives, enemies, and event triggers), the weaknesses that hampered the original map mode have been carried over.

Nintendo Difference (14 out of 20)

TS2 est vraiment un jeu plaisant et un FPS d’un niveau tout à fait correct. Dire qu’il ne répondra pas à nos attentes serait pur mensonge, mais, toutefois, il n’a pas la trame d’un Perfect Darl ou d’un Goldeneye ; les multiples approximation que ce soit dans le mode principal du jeu qu’en arcade nous font ressentir un léger effet de fouillis et de gentil bâclage.