TimeSplitters (series)
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| Genres | First-person shooter |
| Developers | Free Radical Design (2000-2005) |
| Publishers |
Eidos Interactive (2000-2002) Electronic Arts (2005) |
| Creators | David Doak |
| Platforms | PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox |
| Platform of origin | PlayStation 2 |
| First release |
TimeSplitters October 23, 2000 |
| Latest release |
TimeSplitters: Future Perfect March 21, 2005 |
TimeSplitters is a series of first-person shooter video games created by Free Radical Design. It comprises three installments: TimeSplitters (2000), TimeSplitters 2 (2002), and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect (2005). The games are often compared to Rare's shooters GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark since Free Radical Design was founded by a group of ex-Rare employees who developed these games. As the title suggests, each game features a time travelling element which enables players to battle in a temporal war in a diverse number of locations set over the span of several centuries.
The look of the series is substantially more stylized than most modern first person shooters with character models and expressions emphasizing more cartoon-like qualities and comic book-inspired design. Many of the characters represent instantly recognizable parodies of established pop culture stereotypes (such as the aristocratic English explorer or the suave secret agent). Many aspects of the series also focus on often surreal and self-deprecating humor. The main antagonist in each of the games are the TimeSplitters, a race of aliens who wreak havoc on humanity throughout time as well as their supposed creator Jacob Crow.
Crytek currently owns the rights to the franchise.
The first game was released as an exclusive launch title for the PlayStation 2. The game features levels taking place in different time periods between the years 1935 and 2035.
Unlike its predecessor, the second game was also released for the Xbox and GameCube in addition to the PlayStation 2. It expanded heavily on the first TimeSplitters and featured a story that contains characters that would later be used in this game's sequel.
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