Super Time Force

 Xbox One
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 118 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 59 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 118
  3. Negative: 28 out of 118

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  1. JackValentine
    May 14, 2014
    9
    Capy give us the frantic shooter that both we and the Xbox One deserve, and it's fantastic.

    In short Super Time Force is a game that begs to be played in the most ridiculous ways. The entire core mechanic of the game revolves around running like a bloody mad man, shooting everything that moves, and dying. Over and over again. That's when you "Time Out". With the touch of a button you    Capy give us the frantic shooter that both we and the Xbox One deserve, and it's fantastic.

    In short Super Time Force is a game that begs to be played in the most ridiculous ways.
    The entire core mechanic of the game revolves around running like a bloody mad man, shooting everything that moves, and dying. Over and over again.
    That's when you "Time Out".
    With the touch of a button you can rewind time, undoing everything that took place before. However upon resuming the game, now safe from harms way, you get to witness what happened in your past life form a different body.
    This is when Super Time Force strays more into the realms of a complex science puzzler than anything else. You must always be thinking, where could I be now compared to where I was in my past life? Which enemy killed me last time? Might I kill him this time and create a time paradox in which my last character lives? (…)
    As complicated as it may sound, the game presents it in such a way that anyone can pick it up after the brief tutorial mission.

    The game follows the titular group "Super T.I.M.E Force", a rag tag group of warriors who must travel through time to save the future. (Hilarious names, and phenomenal writing are also included)

    Visually the game is a masterpiece. Vividly coloured pixel art fills the screen with life, and never seems out of place. The visual style goes hand in hand with the extremely imaginative levels for which you will be spending about 6 or 7 hours on an initial play through.
    The music is a pleasant surprise as well, creating a sense of desperation and necessary rush, while maintaining it's place alongside the gorgeous visuals.

    Super Time Force is possibly the smartest silly game ever to come around. It's a great laugh and a lot of fun with multiple people, despite the lack of multiplayer it's an easy game to pass the controller with.
    It is definitely in good standings to be the game to be playing this spring.

    A 9 out of 10.

    Jack Valentine    … Expand
  2. AkimboTitan
    May 15, 2014
    10
    This game is quite honestly the most fun I've had in ages. The game is hilarious, and puts a casual and nonchalant spin on the flow of time, and executes the concept perfectly. It is so refreshing that Capy Games have delivered us a unique side-scrolling run-and-gun game, which truly requires you to think through what you are doing. Singleplayer co-op (sounds crazy right?) turns this gameThis game is quite honestly the most fun I've had in ages. The game is hilarious, and puts a casual and nonchalant spin on the flow of time, and executes the concept perfectly. It is so refreshing that Capy Games have delivered us a unique side-scrolling run-and-gun game, which truly requires you to think through what you are doing. Singleplayer co-op (sounds crazy right?) turns this game into a complex tactical puzzle game as well!
    As an example, imagine running through a level, dying (a lot), deciding where to position yourself in relation to your last life, then trying to save the previous iteration of yourself, creating a paradox where your last character lives, and then harvest him to level you up. Or sprinting though a level, rewinding, dying, rewinding, dying, until you have a whole army of yourself taking down wacky boss fights.
    The pixel art looks fabulous, and is one of the main reasons the game feels so natural, along with the fast-but-pleasant music. This game is not serious, but it's an absolute laugh, and It is definitely worth the money!
    10/10 gameplay.
    9/10 length.
    10/10 replayability.
    9/10 visuals.    … Expand
  3. Plasmaneedle
    May 17, 2014
    9
    Super T.I.M.E Force combines excellent 2D action and platforming but with a twist. You can go back in time and fight alongside your past playthrough. This turns out to be a well implemented gameplay mechanic that adds a smart new twist the formula and makes the game into a more thoughtful and strategic game. The core gameplay is also very fun.
  4. SimonLynchSligo
    Aug 31, 2014
    5
    Was fun to start off and I really liked the "plot" considering it was intended to be silly! But as it went on it became a very enfuriating game (Borderline Mega Man) and I just got fed up with it. It's ok if you enjoy a quick laugh or aren't quick to a temper. (Think of Flappy Bird lol) 5/10
  5. Malooga
    Jul 9, 2014
    8
    I love this game. More so, I love what this game manages to prove to independent developers who seem to think making a game look like it belongs on an NES and making it incredibly hard isn't the way most people want their childhood consoles memorialized. Looking at you 1001 Spikes. Super Time Force manages to take an 8-bit graphic stance on chaos itself, creating tense moments andI love this game. More so, I love what this game manages to prove to independent developers who seem to think making a game look like it belongs on an NES and making it incredibly hard isn't the way most people want their childhood consoles memorialized. Looking at you 1001 Spikes. Super Time Force manages to take an 8-bit graphic stance on chaos itself, creating tense moments and hilariously pointless dialogue and delivering it in a polished title that pays homage to the classics while creating a unique identity at the same time. I have to agree with critics like IGN and GI, the one thing missing here is another level of control, sometimes things seem unmanageable when the bullets start flying, but it never stopped me from completing or enjoying this game. The missing multi-player is disappointing, but understandable considering all the mechanics in play. Don't let this temporary exclusive pass you by, for the 15$ price I got plenty of laughs and nostalgic memories, more than worth my money.… Expand
  6. TH3J4P
    May 17, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome, full of action and funny moment, a good arcade game for the xbox one! Nice easter egg to. Love the oldschool game, remind me the time when resolution and fps was not that important, Good old time :(
  7. Dallaswithad
    Jun 12, 2014
    8
    While the lack of local multi-player seems agonizingly missing here. Super time force is some of the greatest singeplayer shoot-em up fun I've had in awhile. The boss battles are creative, the humour (if a bit childish) is the perfect style for the game. The time travel mechanic is great but sometimes I found myself dying just a little too soon. things get super crazy near the end ofWhile the lack of local multi-player seems agonizingly missing here. Super time force is some of the greatest singeplayer shoot-em up fun I've had in awhile. The boss battles are creative, the humour (if a bit childish) is the perfect style for the game. The time travel mechanic is great but sometimes I found myself dying just a little too soon. things get super crazy near the end of levels (bullets everywhere) and to see it all in real time when you beat the level is a real treat. For its price, Super Time Force is a great arcade shooter to play alone!… Expand
  8. bmastaz
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    I was skeptical at first being a retro shooter in all. To my surprise this game is one of the best games to come out. I couldn't get enough because it's so different. It's like metal slug meets Zelda majoras mask. It's not just shooting through the game but you have to think of the best scenario to finish.The level in the allowed time traveling through time lol. Epic not to mention theI was skeptical at first being a retro shooter in all. To my surprise this game is one of the best games to come out. I couldn't get enough because it's so different. It's like metal slug meets Zelda majoras mask. It's not just shooting through the game but you have to think of the best scenario to finish.The level in the allowed time traveling through time lol. Epic not to mention the amount of unlockable characters.After you finish the game guarantee you will go back to beat it 100%… Expand
  9. Symbolia
    Nov 8, 2014
    7
    This game is not for everyone, that's for sure. It quickly looks loke something that was seen already on the '90's. But, the true genius lies behind the oversized pixels. Time-traveling idea is simply great and chaotic action makes you understand why graphics are what they are. If you want to use your brains,this game is for you. Why only 7 then - game is short, graphics are horribleThis game is not for everyone, that's for sure. It quickly looks loke something that was seen already on the '90's. But, the true genius lies behind the oversized pixels. Time-traveling idea is simply great and chaotic action makes you understand why graphics are what they are. If you want to use your brains,this game is for you. Why only 7 then - game is short, graphics are horrible whatsoever and genre dated.… Expand
  10. Watty9923
    Apr 5, 2015
    6
    Quite a fun game. Needed more levels. Manipulation of time is implemented very well and is what makes this game above average. Average visuals. Definitely worth playing through once
  11. Broyax
    Mar 29, 2017
    0
    Voilà un "jeu" en 2D 256 couleurs (?) au principe aussi limité que stupide dont on peut compter les pixels un à un ! il faut le voir pour le croire. J'en ai les yeux écarcquillés d'horreur. Evidemment les effets sonores et la musique datent des années 90, j'en ai les oreilles qui sifflent.

    Que font les gens de leur PC performant à 1000 euros ou de leurs consoles dernière génération à    Voilà un "jeu" en 2D 256 couleurs (?) au principe aussi limité que stupide dont on peut compter les pixels un à un ! il faut le voir pour le croire. J'en ai les yeux écarcquillés d'horreur. Evidemment les effets sonores et la musique datent des années 90, j'en ai les oreilles qui sifflent.

    Que font les gens de leur PC performant à 1000 euros ou de leurs consoles dernière génération à 400 euros ? ils jouent à des jeux "indés", oui "indépendants". Une farce vidéo-ludique, une mascarade : des jeux boulottés par des stagiaires et programmeurs ratés qui surfent sur la vague du néo-rétro à tout crin. Ce serait drôle si c'était gratuit, drôle du genre "on a bien ri 2 mn avec ta bouse, tu peux remballer ton jeu Super Nintendo maintenant" mais que nenni, ce machin indé a un prix : 15 euros ! escroquerie j'écris ton nom !

    En dehors de leur aspect "jeux de pauvres en 3 couleurs et 2 pixels et demi développé en 2h dans ma cave", les indés attirent une clientèle qui se la joue "rebelle" et conspue les triple A à 60 ou 70 euros. A ceux-là je conseillerai (au moins sur PC) d'aller déterrer un émulateur, ça ne vous coûtera pas un rond et vous n'enrichirez point ces branques de développeurs indés. Pour les joueurs consoles, ressortez la Master System (Sega c'est plus fort que toi à ce qu'il paraît...).

    Des merdes comme "Super Time Force" il y en a des wagons entiers, surtout sur Steam : de grâce cessez d'importer ces sous-produits sur les consoles. On est en 2014 que diable !    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#59 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#62 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Pure Xbox
    Oct 22, 2014
    70
    We aren't sure all of the design decisions work, but if you're into the concept, Commander Repeatski and crew are still assuredly worth hanging out with for a weekend or two.
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  2. Gamer.no
    Sep 15, 2014
    80
    Super Time Force is charming as all hell, as well as incredibly funny. The shooting is not as precise as you’d want, but the concept is nice, and who can actually say no to a trip through time and space?
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  3. Games Master UK
    Jun 29, 2014
    85
    A clever time-travelling action game that makes most platformers feel shallow by comparison. [Aug 2014, p.71]
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