TimeSplitters: Future Perfect

 PlayStation 2
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 191 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 172 out of 191
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 191
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  1. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 15, 2023
    8
    If this game had ragdoll physics and the bodies didn't disappear it would be perfect because I just missed that in this game!
  2. Fac-dog
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Me encanta!!! Muy divertido, con personajes loquisimos, sonrisa asegurada y para jugar con amigos... La historia está muy bien
  3. arostislavna
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    A WONDERFUL, must play game, but upon retrospect TimeSplitters 2 offers much more content.
  4. ibblue07
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    TimeSplitters: Future Perfect delivers an absolutely thrilling single-player and multiplayer experience.
  5. frederik1478
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    Game always close to my heart my favourite FPS game ever , i made a rule of always playing this game once a year Why because I love the gameplay and the characters and humour and the music and the every part of this game I love , If you want a critical review from me Then forget it Only say I can say is that the PS2 version has some serious framerate drops sometimes and the Xbox versionGame always close to my heart my favourite FPS game ever , i made a rule of always playing this game once a year Why because I love the gameplay and the characters and humour and the music and the every part of this game I love , If you want a critical review from me Then forget it Only say I can say is that the PS2 version has some serious framerate drops sometimes and the Xbox version is rock solid framerate… Expand
  6. Sciku
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    A great follow-up to 2!
    Too bad we won't get 4, I want to continue the timesplitter franchise!

    This one had more stupid humor than the previous 2 games, more gore and overall more fun gameplay.
  7. neojotic
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    Amazing FPS with some cool graphical updates. This game was also a blast to play online!

    Loses a bit of the classic feel of Timesplitters 2 but still a really great game and a must have for this console.
  8. Bigsmoke92
    Dec 14, 2019
    9
    Awesome game from what I can remember ! Deserves a remake!
    Great gameplay and story
  9. fiachra
    Dec 23, 2018
    10
    amazing. i spent 10 minutes creating a metacritic account just to leave a review on how amazing this game is. played it in my childhood and loved it, went back on a spree of old games to see how they hold up, zelda, spyro, medal of honour, goldeneye, mario. this was the only one that i enjoyed just as much as a 23 year old in 2018 as i did back in the day. funny, interesting, engaging. theamazing. i spent 10 minutes creating a metacritic account just to leave a review on how amazing this game is. played it in my childhood and loved it, went back on a spree of old games to see how they hold up, zelda, spyro, medal of honour, goldeneye, mario. this was the only one that i enjoyed just as much as a 23 year old in 2018 as i did back in the day. funny, interesting, engaging. the variety in levels is phenomenal. absoloutely phenomenal. i dont think i have ever laughed as much and as consistently as i did at this game. one moment its 70s hippies, the next its wartorn scotland, then the future, then its macabre horror (in my favourite level in 15 years of gaming "mansion of madness"). the variety is absoloutely unplarraleled. cortez is one of the best written charachters i have ever played, funny, badass and oh so interesting. i would pay £60 now for this game without reservation. it is simply one of the best fps ever made. i hope they pick the series back up, or that the fan made "timesplitters rewind" gets to completion. i seriously reccomend anyone who reads these words to find a way to buy this game. OF ALL the old games you could pick up in 2018, this is the finest example of a quality product. i adore this game. amazing job free radical. and thats not even getting started on the hilarious and engaging multiplayer, with AI bots well beyond the expectations of the time period. find a way to play this game.… Expand
  10. gabes1919
    Mar 30, 2018
    9
    Maybe one of the best shooters I've ever played and one of the funnest single player experiences I've had with a shooter. And hilarious.
  11. BlakDak666
    Jun 7, 2017
    9
    Timesplitters: Future Perfect is one of the most funniest and coolest first person shooters that I have played in quite some time. As a model of the parody shooter the game really displays its humor front and center, there was some brilliance to its design as well. The 150 characters to choose from, the customization of matches, maps, loadouts, everything and anything could be constructedTimesplitters: Future Perfect is one of the most funniest and coolest first person shooters that I have played in quite some time. As a model of the parody shooter the game really displays its humor front and center, there was some brilliance to its design as well. The 150 characters to choose from, the customization of matches, maps, loadouts, everything and anything could be constructed and add so much replay value. The modes ranged from Team Deathmatches to Capture the Bag, Bagtag, and so much more. Really the multiplayer to this game was just a stroke of genius that Free Radical nailed to perfection.

    The story is lackluster and short, but at least there is some hilarious moments that do stand out more than some games nowadays that have far better stories. The challenges and trials you complete is quite alot actually and were creative with what you had to do. Whether it was keeping cyborg chimps charged and dancing on a disco stage, killing zombies with boxes or just driving a remote controlled cat across a icy lake in siberia, you just knew the game was all about stupid fun and not trying to be serious.

    Timesplitter's Future Perfect takes the sequel and merely adds more to it while also staying to its own identity. It's combat is gratifying and its multiplayer is very well done. Nothing is more satisfying than playing as a carrion carcass holding a baseball against a T-Rex holding a rocket launcher in a disco joint with electronic music playing in the background. If that doesn't make you laugh, then idk what will.    … Expand
  12. kk333
    May 26, 2017
    10
    Best co-op game ever. So many amazing options to play from in the deathmatch(team/flag/whatever), and the game is funny too. Best game to have fun with a brother.
  13. NZAnimeManga
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    My childhood. One of the greatest FPS series of all time. Shame Crytek UK went under and we never got a timesplitters 4 :( - Definitely prefer this over TS2
  14. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    9.5 - A game about fun really. It has such a unique selection of characters and story mode is coop and is very GoldenEye-like. Voice-acting is pretty funny as well, and music is fantastic.
  15. SILVERBACK6153
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    Now this was the game of my childhood. The character unlock system, really well done split screen mode and of course battling bots in different maps and such. This is easily my favourite game (maybe even ever) of the PS2/Xbox era.
  16. glitchmaster
    Dec 10, 2013
    8
    the only reason why is give this game a 8 is because it is so much fun on multiplayer with your friends
    the story well never played it really far about 20 minutes and then i got a bit bored but the multiplayer is awesome so much different game types i really recommend this game if you have no online ps2 and just want to play with your friends it's awesome.
    graphics arren't amazing story    the only reason why is give this game a 8 is because it is so much fun on multiplayer with your friends
    the story well never played it really far about 20 minutes and then i got a bit bored but the multiplayer is awesome so much different game types i really recommend this game if you have no online ps2 and just want to play with your friends it's awesome.
    graphics arren't amazing
    story is not really good well it's ok but not superb or anything
    campaign is a bit boring
    multiplayer is the best thing about this game    … Expand
  17. JumpingWolf
    Oct 20, 2013
    10
    I know technically this isn't the best game in the world, but it captures the essence of what makes a game great anyway. It's pure, unadultered fun, and even today I find myself returning to my PS2 and firing it up occasionally. I don't know if it's nostalgia since I was 19 when I played it for the first time, but with a few exceptions I loved every second of it and can't resist going backI know technically this isn't the best game in the world, but it captures the essence of what makes a game great anyway. It's pure, unadultered fun, and even today I find myself returning to my PS2 and firing it up occasionally. I don't know if it's nostalgia since I was 19 when I played it for the first time, but with a few exceptions I loved every second of it and can't resist going back to it again and again.

    I have it for both GC and PS2. I first got it for GC, then got it for PS2 when my GC crapped the bed and I wanted to play Future Perfect. I would say the GC version looks slightly crisper, but the PS2 version is superior because of the larger music selection in Arcade (that matters a lot to me). Otherwise there is no real difference, especially today with the online servers gone from the PS2's shelf of advantages. Both the GC and PS2 controllers handle about the same for FPSes.

    I'm a Timesplitters veteran. I've never owned TS1, but I logged 250 hours into the GC version of TS2, about 150 hours into the GC version of Future Perfect, and almost 100 hours into the PS2 version of Future Perfect.

    My reception of FP may have been even better if I didn't have TS2 to compare. FP gets a lot of technical things right. The graphics are undeniably the best in the trilogy, from smooth animations to artistry to character detail and texture design. The music is arguably the best in the series as well, and that's remarkable considering the whole trilogy has a tragically underrated OST. Some of this music is fantastic and worthy of a strong story to accompany it.

    Speaking of which, story has never been a strong point of the TimeSplitters trilogy, and in FP the attempt at a cohesive narrative is lame most of the time, and mouth-agape, face-palmingly stupid other times. There are nice moments in the dialogue and some of the characterization, but overall the narrative did nothing but make me wish Free Radical never even tried it. Two of the characters, one of which talks to Sgt. Cortez throughout the story through some crazy, reason and method the game never really explains, ruin any idea of a story I had about the TimeSplitters in my head. Make no mistake; this game pissed on my perception of the TimeSplitters as an alien race and features one of the worst main antagonists I've ever seen. I would have no problem with any future revival of the series discarding the story in FP as ludicrous hogwash and starting over with some of the same characters.

    The shooting mechanics in FP have been fine-tuned and offer the best balance between precision and speed of any game in the trilogy. In TS2, the focus was on speed, and my accuracy in that game compared to FP reflects that. In Arcade, bots in TS2 can be very imbalanced, with the hardest bots being titans of gunplay and the easiest bots being nothing more than rag doll targets. In FP, greater balance is achieved, and unlike in TS2 when the hardest bots seemed invincible at times, the player(s) always feels like he can kill anyone in the match and come out on top.

    That said, the near-impossible difficulty of TS2's Story mode on Hard is something I always treasured. It's much easier in FP. The balance is welcome in Arcade where you'll be spending most of your time anyway, but it's just another reason why FP's Story mode sucks.

    Improper English is somehow a prevalent problem in the trilogy. If you're an English nerd like me, it'll certainly annoy you to have to read things like, "it's every freak for themselves" in a commercial video game.

    What this game gets right, however, it really gets right. Multiplayer is outstanding. The stages are all awesome and quite varied. Character selection is massive and filled with a delightfully colorful cast, including zombies, robots, and four variations of monkey. It's all customizable too. Everything is up to you down to the smallest detail, like what weapons to use, what CPU bots are present, how good they are, and how many, what music plays in the background, whether you see the radar on the screen or not, whether or not health regenerates as you play, etc.

    Lastly, there's the game's sense of humor, which is stellar when it isn't shoehorned into the context of a bad narrative. It's part of the reason why I keep going back. The game is pure fun in a way that transcends logical thought. That, to me, is why video games exist, and it's why this is one of my favorite games of all time. That many people don't even know of its existence is a travesty.    … Expand
  18. Sis
    Sep 20, 2013
    10
    I think that this is the best FPS ever made. I love everything about this game; The story, the multiplayer, the challenges, the league matches, the characters, the weapons, the maps, the power ups, the settings. It's perfect. If you have a Ps2, Xbox or Gamecube, get this game NOW! I mean it! Go on Ebay right now and get yourself a copy, don't waste another second being on Metacritic, whenI think that this is the best FPS ever made. I love everything about this game; The story, the multiplayer, the challenges, the league matches, the characters, the weapons, the maps, the power ups, the settings. It's perfect. If you have a Ps2, Xbox or Gamecube, get this game NOW! I mean it! Go on Ebay right now and get yourself a copy, don't waste another second being on Metacritic, when you don't own this game! DO IT!!!… Expand
  19. Xevon
    Sep 14, 2013
    10
    Quite possibly the best game in existence. An incredible and diverse range of activities, a quirky and humorous plot, addictive multiplayer and even a mapmaker are some of the many great things this incredible game offers. THIS is the game you're looking for. Get it now! Final Score: 9.8/10
  20. timsim26
    Sep 9, 2013
    10
    the best FPS i have ever played and will ever play. no nostalgia as well as every time i go back and play some couch co op with mates i still have a blast!
  21. EnKira
    May 26, 2013
    10
    Probably the best FPS I've ever played. A awesome campaign full of memorable moments and cool supportive characters also co-op campaign A ton of challenges and arcade leagues. 150 characters to pick from in multiplayer. 10+ game modes and maps. Cool weapons. A well made OST. Profile stats in full detail. Mapmaker. It's just full with quality content. TS:FP is a great update from TS2. TheProbably the best FPS I've ever played. A awesome campaign full of memorable moments and cool supportive characters also co-op campaign A ton of challenges and arcade leagues. 150 characters to pick from in multiplayer. 10+ game modes and maps. Cool weapons. A well made OST. Profile stats in full detail. Mapmaker. It's just full with quality content. TS:FP is a great update from TS2. The only bad thing that I can come up with, is that I miss some TS2 maps. If you still have your PS2/XBOX/GCN, buy this gem.
    TimeSplitters:Future Perfect 10/10:OMG!!!
    Join a 100.000 strong for TimeSplitters!    … Expand
  22. drlowdon
    Apr 29, 2013
    5
    I dread to think how much time I spent playing Timesplitters 2 with a multi-tap plugged in and three mates sat around a TV screen. When I heard of a sequel I was obviously delighted but unfortunately Future Perfect just lacks the charm of that title with characters now making stupid comments when selected and the far more generic being just two examples of where this game took steps in theI dread to think how much time I spent playing Timesplitters 2 with a multi-tap plugged in and three mates sat around a TV screen. When I heard of a sequel I was obviously delighted but unfortunately Future Perfect just lacks the charm of that title with characters now making stupid comments when selected and the far more generic being just two examples of where this game took steps in the wrong direction.… Expand
  23. TrueGamer81
    Feb 23, 2012
    8
    This is a decent game. You can't play online anymore, but if you have the friends, it can still provide hours of entertainment.

    I also have to admit that I am not the biggest fan of console shooters. But this isn't a bad game by any stretch.
  24. loungegecko
    Feb 5, 2012
    10
    Absolutely THE BEST First Person Shooter imaginable for people that want to have a good time with friends. This game has it all, folks. TimeSplitters Future Perfect has an insane mapmaker with 50 slots for custom maps (and a way to trick the game to give you more), a great campaign, cool arcade modes, an endlessly fun multiplayer, and (my personal favorite part) a mind blowing soundtrack.Absolutely THE BEST First Person Shooter imaginable for people that want to have a good time with friends. This game has it all, folks. TimeSplitters Future Perfect has an insane mapmaker with 50 slots for custom maps (and a way to trick the game to give you more), a great campaign, cool arcade modes, an endlessly fun multiplayer, and (my personal favorite part) a mind blowing soundtrack. One of the best times you can have gaming with your friends is through this game.… Expand
  25. PLANETX
    Mar 26, 2011
    10
    It's by far the best console shooter ever created, the single player is great, the story hilariously awesome. The multiplayer is fantastic, fun and never gets old. The weapons are all fun and balanced, And many of which are hilarious! there is a dart gun that makes people get fat until they explode. The BEST Part of the game is Co-op mode where your friend would play the companionIt's by far the best console shooter ever created, the single player is great, the story hilariously awesome. The multiplayer is fantastic, fun and never gets old. The weapons are all fun and balanced, And many of which are hilarious! there is a dart gun that makes people get fat until they explode. The BEST Part of the game is Co-op mode where your friend would play the companion character from each timeline and you would play the main character. If you want to play any game with your friend Co-op PLAY THIS GAME! It will make you laugh, it won't be boring, it has challenging missions. Above all it's a very very fun run and gun console FPS. the mapmaker is also the best mapmaker for any console game allowing you to build maps that look like it came from the game! there is 150 playable characters most of them are actually just separate skins from characters. the vehicles are rare and only on 1 or 2 maps but they are REALLY fun. Even if you are a PC only guy (i am) this is still a must have for classic home gaming.… Expand
  26. XRAIN
    Nov 21, 2010
    10
    This game is fighting againts TimeSplitters 2 from the best video game ever made title. Sure this game has flaws like bad AI, it's easy and maps doesn't have any kinds of details. But when you start playing the game, you will forgive any flaws and you will have great time. Story mode is fun to play and you will return to play it gladly. Multiplayer is great, mapmaker is better than everThis game is fighting againts TimeSplitters 2 from the best video game ever made title. Sure this game has flaws like bad AI, it's easy and maps doesn't have any kinds of details. But when you start playing the game, you will forgive any flaws and you will have great time. Story mode is fun to play and you will return to play it gladly. Multiplayer is great, mapmaker is better than ever (Though you can play only with maximum of 8 players, because of a bug). If you find this game on any store, buy it!… Expand
  27. WWABTT123
    Sep 8, 2010
    10
    The best game in Time Splitters history
  28. JayS
    May 21, 2009
    9
    This game is awesome the mapmaking is better that the the 2nd game. it would be better if you could have a larger memory for each game. the choice of weapons is very large.
  29. NickT
    Dec 27, 2008
    9
    This game is one of the best games I've ever played. It's a great FPS that has endless possibilities. The amount of scenario play you can put into this game is astounding. You want open warfare? Pit yourself against a bunch of marines in an arcade mach with a couple of soldiers on your side as well. You want to battle zombies? Make a level with AI zombies and give yourself a This game is one of the best games I've ever played. It's a great FPS that has endless possibilities. The amount of scenario play you can put into this game is astounding. You want open warfare? Pit yourself against a bunch of marines in an arcade mach with a couple of soldiers on your side as well. You want to battle zombies? Make a level with AI zombies and give yourself a shotgun. The possibilities are nearly endless. IN other words, Go. Go now and buy this game. It's worth the 10 bucks or so you'll need to pay. It's so, so worth it.… Expand
  30. GeorgeS
    Jun 6, 2008
    10
    If you're a 1st person war type shooting game then this isn't the game for you.It's a si-fi and simply brilliant!The first level is hard but most timesplitters story mode number one always difficult. If you like other timeplitters than you'll love this.Me and my friend play it whenever I see him.
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#21 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#19 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#37 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Play Magazine
    80
    What this game contains that is totally removed from everything else out there is a quirky, infectious, humorous character, one that seems to deeply reflect the personality of its makers. When you play it, you really sense a stamp of originality and zany flavor in its presentation and structure. [March 2005, p.48]
  2. games(TM)
    80
    Almost exactly what we wanted it to be. Story mode and single-player antics are diverting enough but the game excels in multiplayer, offering fast-paced thrills that only the highlights of the "Unreal" series can really contest. [March 2005, p.122]
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    82
    What clever things Future Perfect does within its trek-across-the-time-continuum framework... It works in the only way it can: with a whole lot of humor. [April 2005, p.115]
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