Time Crisis II

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Oct 1, 2001
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Cloudchaser
    95
    An intense and fun romp to play through again and again.
  2. GamePro
    90
    Granted, it’s a very short game that certainly won’t mesmerize you for weeks, but the value of its multiplayer side as a killer party game makes it a very worthy addition to your PS2 library.
  3. GamePen
    90
    I’m not sure what it is but this game is just so much fun, maybe it’s the lack of shooting games available nowadays or the inclusion of the foot pedal, but this game is just so much fun.
  5. TotalGames.net
    90
    How much fun you can have just hosing down iron with bullets is something for you to decide, since we’ve gone beyond that and are only truly happy with precision. But that’s the whole Time Crisis point, ain’t it?
  6. GameShark
    90
    The best parts of this game are its controls and all of the added crap they threw in there.
  7. Thunderbolt
    90
    A slam-bang action ride that never lets you off the edge of your seat.
  8. IGN
    87
    Yeah this game is short, but you know what? It's a great, addictive shooting game.
  9. Game Informer
    83
    The thrills don't last long, but they still place Time Crisis 2 at the top of the console gun game food chain, especially with the Guncon 2.
  10. Gaming Age
    83
    If developers can figure out how to add some RPG elements into lightgun titles, then maybe they could earn an "A"...Overall, TC2 is a great arcade to home conversion, as well an excellent action-packed lightgun game that no one should miss.
  11. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    It simply looks and works great on the PS2. [Oct 2001, p.134]
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  12. GamerWeb Sony
    80
    Haven't had more fun with a light gun on a console since the original Time Crisis.
  13. GameSpy
    80
    It's fun, easy to get into, and quick to master...While it is smooth and the overall graphic effect is done very well the game lacks a lot of substance and is hard to replay.
  14. PSX Nation
    80
    'Best Damn Shooter on a Console.'
  15. Total Video Games
    80
    A solid, action filled game, with lots of options, plenty of guns and Holywood Style shooting scenes.
  16. Maxim Online
    80
    Even though it feels more like babysitting than crime fighting, it’s still an NRA member’s dream come true.
  17. Game Revolution
    75
    It's got everything you're looking for in an arcade shooter and more. Just don't expect it to last forever.
  18. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    75
    Forget about doing this game with the CPU. Grab a friend and play this disc the way it’s meant to be played. [Oct 2001, p.146]
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  19. Core Magazine
    75
    The same flaw that haunts every other light gun game on the market. After an hour or so of practice, most gamers will be able to complete the game in just under twenty minutes.
  20. GameSpot
    72
    All things considered, Time Crisis II is a whole lot more fun than a console port of a three-year-old arcade game should be. Fans of the arcade version will not be disappointed.
  21. All Game Guide
    70
    A good -- if not stunning -- looking title. Character models are sufficiently detailed, while the world is populated with crisp textures throughout. Time Crisis 2 ranks as one of the better light gun games released to the home market.
  22. Yahoo!
    60
    The only way to avoid relegating this to the ‘I’ve got nothing better to do for the next twenty minutes’ league is to persuade your friends to buy a light gun and bring over their console and a spare TV and act like John Woo for an evening – great fun!

Awards & Rankings

38
#38 Best PS2 Game of 2001
56
#56 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
43
#43 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. neojotic
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    One of the best ways to bring the arcade home! Got a new TV or no lightgun? Doesn't matter this game still works great with just a regularOne of the best ways to bring the arcade home! Got a new TV or no lightgun? Doesn't matter this game still works great with just a regular dualshock controller!… Full Review »
  2. Vapor96
    Dec 29, 2019
    8
    A light gun shooter that is simply so much fun to play. Enemy variety and changing environments constantly keep the game fresh and even thoughA light gun shooter that is simply so much fun to play. Enemy variety and changing environments constantly keep the game fresh and even though the main story is extremely short, it is pure joy to beat multiple times and even with a friend.… Full Review »
  3. SkeletonBones
    Jun 8, 2017
    8
    The second part of the Timé Crisis series went worse than the third part, but better than the fourth and fifth part of the series. This partThe second part of the Timé Crisis series went worse than the third part, but better than the fourth and fifth part of the series. This part was mainly made for arcade machines, rather than for the home console PlayStation 2. This is noticeable in the plot of the game, because in the third part of the game it was more open. There is also a problem with split screen, it was not fixed even in the third… Full Review »
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