TimeShift

 Xbox 360
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
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  1. GameTrailers
    82
    The time-stopping fun is handled really well, too. It’s especially fun to see individual raindrops freeze as you slow time down and run about disarming a whole group of enemies. In general, the game is as interesting to look at as it is to play.
  2. GameZone
    80
    The time elements are very well done, giving you a true sense of power and time manipulation. However, there are some balancing issues with the weaponry, and an overly linear feeling throughout.
  3. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    80
    With a satisfying campaign, backed up with a truly unique multiplayer experience, TimeShift certainly isn’t a run-of-the-mill title anymore, and for sci-fi fans this may be one of your most rewarding titles this year.
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  5. Kombo
    80
    What Half-Life2 did for physics, TimeShift attempts to do with time. By and large, TimeShift succeeds where many have failed.
  6. Boomtown
    80
    A great game, perhaps unfortunately overshadowed by the number of higher profile FPSs being released around this time, and let down only by an overly confusing plot.
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  7. X-ONE Magazine UK
    80
    A hugely enjoyable shooter. Ignore at your expense. [Issue 27, p.92]
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  8. Pelit (Finland)
    80
    Basically it's a well done shooter with time twisting gimmick. Obvious puzzles and stupid AI makes things too easy even on elite-level. Fiddling with time is fun although the game does not use all of its potential. [Dec 2007]
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  9. TeamXbox
    79
    The combat is a blast (literally!), particularly when you use your time powers effectively. Unfortunately, the puzzles are far too simple.
  10. Gaming Target
    79
    TimeShift is an entertaining shooter with a different take on the tried and true bullet-time mechanic, but feels like there were a lot of golden opportunities lost. Still, you won’t regret your time spent in TimeShift.
  11. Game Informer
    78
    While it may not approach the craftsmanship or innovation of a "Half-Life 2," TimeShift introduces enough interesting elements to its derivative gameplay to make this game worth a look.
  12. Planet Xbox 360
    78
    An uneven hit or miss proposition that relies heavily on elements borrowed from shooters that came before it, but managed to deliver on the innovative feature it brings to the table.
  13. Games Master UK
    78
    Not perfect, but TimeShift is a satisfying and empowering FPS, guaranteed to entertain. [Christmas 2007, p.83]
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  14. XboxAddict
    78
    Entertaining, visually clean, but not enough to set it apart.
  15. Console Monster
    78
    TimeShift would be a pretty average game if it wasn't for the time manipulating abilities.
  16. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    77
    The greatest shame is that developer Saber Interactive wasn’t bold or ambitious enough to really capitalise on the one or two good ideas they actually had, and that’s ultimately the difference between a game that is just good and a game that is great.
  17. IGN
    76
    A great deal of work was done to bring the look and feel of TimeShift up to date, though an equal amount of time should have been spent on the design and presentation.
  18. Gamers' Temple
    76
    TimeShift has its moments, but you'll wish that you could rewind time and re-release the game with more imaginative level design and smarter AI.
  19. GamePro
    75
    The time travel themed story is ineffectively told and the enemy AI is rather brain-dead. You'll also face overwhelming numbers during most battles but the good thing is that your time powers provide a nice edge.
  20. Gaming Age
    75
    TimeShift does some interesting things with the idea of using time control. It's a little familiar to anyone who's played games with bullet time, like Max Payne, but it's original enough to not be called a copycat. But it's not challenging unless you decide to make it so, and the puzzle portions of the game are just silly.
  21. GamerNode
    75
    TimeShift doesn't do a lot of innovative things, but it's still fun.
  22. Armchair Empire
    75
    With TimeShift, the price of admission gets you a very challenging shooter with a lot of fantastic special effects and excellent graphics, but not much else.
  23. IC-Games
    75
    Over-all while there are better FPS titles now available with Call of Duty 4 and others setting the grade, there is a place for TimeShift in the grouping.

Awards & Rankings

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#89 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
46
#46 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
24
#24 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 76
  3. Negative: 9 out of 76
  1. Theguyoffire
    Mar 28, 2012
    8
    Simple fun. A non-generic fps that is fun to play. Good graphics. Love the rain effects. A confusing story, but that doesn't stop the gameSimple fun. A non-generic fps that is fun to play. Good graphics. Love the rain effects. A confusing story, but that doesn't stop the game from being interesting. Sadly, no one plays this game online anymore. I would say this game deserves a sequel.… Full Review »
  2. Locimento
    Oct 3, 2011
    8
    Pretty fun game that has great graphics and some nice animations. But the plot is kind of scattered and a lot of the time im thinking toPretty fun game that has great graphics and some nice animations. But the plot is kind of scattered and a lot of the time im thinking to myself where am i why am i here who is this guy or whats happening? The time manipulating abilities are very fun and makes the game very unique and cool. Its always satisfying stopping time pumping led into a group of guys and see them fall to the floor.… Full Review »
  3. JohnN
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    Honestly, I am guessing the bad reviewers here only played the game for a couple of hours tops. This game starts slow and gets REALLY, REALLYHonestly, I am guessing the bad reviewers here only played the game for a couple of hours tops. This game starts slow and gets REALLY, REALLY GOOD. By the end I was loving it. Once you get the hang of the time pause (which you get quickly) and figure out what your favorite weapons are, this game flies. Giving it a 50 is absurd. Who knows, maybe the reviewers feel like they really "know games" or something. This was fun. The outdoor levels were beautiful. 70 overall is very misleading. My top ten rankings for the 360 are: 1. Bioshock 2. Gears of War 3. Halo 3 - 4 Lost Planet 5. Timeshift 6. Call of Duty 4 7. F.E.A.R. 8. Crackdown 9. Fight Night Round 2 10. Oblivion… Full Review »
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