TimeShift

 Xbox 360
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
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  1. 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, 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 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… Expand
  2. KennyA.
    Nov 4, 2007
    10
    Great game. The time powers are a blast to use and the combat is the best I have tried in a while. Some of the reviewers clearly have ignored this game and underrated it to focus on titles from other more hyped developers. The MP on this game is so fat-paced and frantic that it blows my mind. Awesome game!
  3. 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 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.
  4. 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 game from being interesting. Sadly, no one plays this game online anymore. I would say this game deserves a sequel.
  5. adamherrin
    Oct 7, 2007
    9
    this game is awesome. i love how you can just do whatever you want. my favorite is pausing time then stealing all my opponent's weapons. great game. i only played the demo, though. i hope the full game will be even better! download the xbox live demo at marketplace>games and demos>genres>shooters>timeshift.
    have fun!
  6. nickm
    Apr 6, 2008
    9
    I thought little if this game at first, it really didnt stand out. I then saw it at a friends house and tried it out. I liked the begining and decided to buy it. It gets even better, great graphics, awsome time powers, and amazing guns. This game is worth a buy or for skeptics, at least rent it first.
  7. MorganM.
    Nov 4, 2007
    9
    There has never been a game other then blinks that can actually reverse time. Reversing of time is harder to do then a creating a fresh coat of polish. Brovo Russian in creating a fun game.
  8. AaronB.
    Jan 20, 2008
    9
    I was put off initially with some of the reviews. I really like FPS though, so I gave it a chance. Its a bit strange getting used to pausing time etc which threw me off at the start (too many enemies and only a handful of hits kills you, so knowing which time power suits the situation your in helps. Had that sussed out in a couple of hours though)and I also started on Hard setting which I was put off initially with some of the reviews. I really like FPS though, so I gave it a chance. Its a bit strange getting used to pausing time etc which threw me off at the start (too many enemies and only a handful of hits kills you, so knowing which time power suits the situation your in helps. Had that sussed out in a couple of hours though)and I also started on Hard setting which didn't help. Its SUPERB. Cross between Halo3/Half Life2/FEAR. Plays better than all three in my opinion. Weapons are solid, as are the graphics, sound, and online is excellent fun. Definitely an underrated game and is well worth the purchase. I really am getting sick and tired of some of the game websites out there. Clive Barker's Jericho is another underrated shooter which I almost didn't get due to some of the reviews it received.Thanks Sierra......try not to take 5 years for a sequel though.… Expand
  9. SD.
    Nov 1, 2007
    9
    Very good shooter...remind me of Project Snowblind and Fear...abilities are fun to use...graphics are very good...it's gory and packed with action.Thank you Sierra !!
  10. JackS.
    Nov 2, 2007
    10
    This is a novel experience and worth the money and the incredible amount of time it will take to really master multiplay. More it took me 22 hours to finish single play. The european reviews are much higher than the above which is odd. I wonder why they see what I do and the critics above don't seem to get it. Strange to see a game this good smacked-down so hard. I hope lots more This is a novel experience and worth the money and the incredible amount of time it will take to really master multiplay. More it took me 22 hours to finish single play. The european reviews are much higher than the above which is odd. I wonder why they see what I do and the critics above don't seem to get it. Strange to see a game this good smacked-down so hard. I hope lots more sites review it by playing it and not just deciding it isn't Halo so it doesn't rate a 300.… Expand
  11. LoayA.
    Nov 16, 2007
    10
    I have no idea why it got bad reviews ! This game is very impressive ! Both, online and offline gaming ! There is nothing better than getting frozen in a time bubble to be blown up when the bubble bursts !
  12. LelandF.
    Nov 19, 2007
    8
    I really like this game. I have an HDTV and the graphics are beautiful. The game plays well and is a lot of fun. The story unfolds slowly and is very good. I don't understand how people can slam this game.
  13. RichyB.
    Nov 7, 2007
    9
    This game doesnt deserve all the bad reviews its been getting, its a hell of a lotta fun and addictive to boot. An excellent multiplayer game too, sort of reminds me of Red Faction II, Halo & Unreal Championship. Just give it a chance, its awesome 9/10.
  14. ChrisS.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    I like the game. The whole concept with playing with time makes the game well worth playing.I found the game fun being able to reverse time and just walk past an enemy. I love the game.
  15. Craig
    Dec 22, 2007
    9
    This game did not deserve the bad reviews it got, it is a great game and the Timeshifting abilities are as good as I was hoping. Some reviews complain about the game being too easy but, playing it on the second out of 3 difficulty levels I find it as challenging as anyone could want without being frustratingly hard. The graphics are beautiful, the story starts slow but develops and there This game did not deserve the bad reviews it got, it is a great game and the Timeshifting abilities are as good as I was hoping. Some reviews complain about the game being too easy but, playing it on the second out of 3 difficulty levels I find it as challenging as anyone could want without being frustratingly hard. The graphics are beautiful, the story starts slow but develops and there are certainly games with worse stories. I give this game a 9 as oppose to a 10 for the simple reason that there is a lot of stiff competition. However if you like this type of game or you see it at a discounted price I would go as far as to call this a must buy.… Expand
  16. Steyraus
    Apr 13, 2021
    9
    Awsome fun. Max payne in tbe futre in fps. Its one of those easy to get into just pure fun experiances.

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

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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
  1. GameTap
    60
    The clunky puzzles and mechanics often overwhelm any sort of enjoyment you might get out of confronting large squads of enemies, especially when the overall formula for the game follows a typical solve-the-puzzle-and-fight-wave-of-enemies-and-repeat design.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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