The WhatsNext verdict
TimeSplitters 2 is essential for players who want fast arcade shooting and some of the finest couch multiplayer ever made. Its campaign is a colorful delivery system for the real attraction: endlessly replayable shared chaos.
What it does best
The definitive split-screen FPS party
An absurd amount of replayable FPS content
A map editor that lets players invent their own missions
Fast, frenetic shooting with arcade-perfect momentum
What might put you off
Thin, disjointed story
No online multiplayer
The setup
What you are walking into
TimeSplitters 2 is a first-person shooter that requires players to kill enemies and complete objectives using a variety of weapons and tactics in different predefined scenarios. Armour and health bars on the sides of the screen lower when the player is shot, which can be increased by walking over body armor and medical kits.
Where it lives
Genre
Vibe
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