Blinx: The Time Sweeper

 Xbox
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 36
  3. Negative: 2 out of 36
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  1. Play Magazine
    100
    If this game doesn't make you smile then you probably don't have a mouth. [Dec 2002, p.68]
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  2. Yahoo!
    90
    Graphically excellent, easy to control, interesting and very long, Blinx is certainly the best platform game on Xbox so far.
  3. IGN
    88
    This one will take time and a real investment to master... A solid, challenging, and beautiful game, but it's also a significant step in the direction of the Xbox.
  5. Games Radar
    88
    Looks a bit rubbish at first, but scratch the surface and you'll find one of the strongest and most rewarding Xbox games yet. [GamesMaster]
  6. GameNow
    83
    Certainly should garner awards for technical achievement. [Dec 2002, p.58]
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  7. Armchair Empire
    82
    Instead of being the Mario challenger it could have been, the overall control, camera issues and the above-mentioned weak points of the game bring it down to good-but-not-good-enough status.
  8. netjak
    81
    It is visually impressive, has some decent audio features, and some great ideas. Too bad the crystal system became a pain and the game was so short.
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  9. Total Video Games
    80
    It’s obvious that the idea of time manipulation came whilst these guys were working on "Sonic CD," and it’s certainly been developed, but just not quite enough.
  10. GameZone
    80
    The time control elements are so unique and the corresponding graphic effects are so cool that you'd be a fool to miss out on them.
  11. Electric Playground
    80
    In addition to the plot straight out of an LSD hallucination, it has unique game mechanics that really spice up the platform gaming scene.
  12. GamerWeb Xbox
    80
    When it comes down to it, no Xbox owner should go without at least trying the video game industry's very first four-dimensional product.
  13. GameCritics
    80
    Truly taxing for the mind and the thumbs, it’s a game that only gets deeper, better and more challenging as it progresses.
  14. Maxim Online
    80
    A fun and novel idea.
  15. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    Blending the time controls with standard platformer gameplay gives this title more than a twist; it's got an entire hook of its own.
  16. GameShark
    78
    It combines a sort of Tetris feel with a platform shooter that is good with kids. If it doesn't teach kids shapes and how to aim a controller, I am not sure what will.
  17. Game Informer
    78
    Don't expect the thrills to last very long. Whether you finish it quickly, or tire of the routine, it just doesn't have the depth or drawing power to keep you hooked. [Nov 2002, p.136]
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  18. TeamXbox
    76
    A solid platform game that is fun to play, but it is not without its pitfalls that will leave you somewhat frustrated.
  19. Into Liquid Sky
    75
    The mechanics for shooting garbage and bombs seems inconsistent. Sometimes, you can shoot at a monster across the room and nail him, but other times, the garbage seems to get caught on something invisible. And when you're shooting bombs, this becomes extremely dangerous.

Awards & Rankings

81
#81 Best Xbox Game of 2002
4
#4 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
6
#6 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 67
  3. Negative: 9 out of 67
  1. KingPinkerton
    May 24, 2015
    8
    While glaringly flawed, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper is still a decent game with functional mechanics. The game looks great and the music is someWhile glaringly flawed, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper is still a decent game with functional mechanics. The game looks great and the music is some of the best on the XBOX. The trial-&-error gameplay and odd difficulty spike may be an annoyance to some, but it is a mostly solid game and certainly the best platformer on the system. Fans of platformers will most likely enjoy this game, even if it is nearly 13 years old.… Full Review »
  2. Seriously
    Nov 22, 2010
    6
    I really enjoyed the story and creativity of this quite original and untimely game. Due to the difficulty level (which cannot be changed) thisI really enjoyed the story and creativity of this quite original and untimely game. Due to the difficulty level (which cannot be changed) this video game takes quite a while to finish, and it does not have any cinematics between levels to fully keep you interested. The plot is overall a predictable one, but that doesn't make it any less a good one. The game opens in the Time Factory, where they make and deliver time to different worlds/dimensions. Your character Blinx is a Time Sweeper and travels to different worlds to delete any glitches that may be occuring in time. The most common enemy are the time mosters, but the true villains are the Tom Tom Gang, the main antagonist. The Tom Toms steal the time in B1Q64 and cause a massive outbreak of time monsters while also kidnapping the princess. The variety in levels and these Blinx-only features of controlling time make it a very fun and unforgetable game. However, it's lack of multiplayer and other such content are it's downfall. Still, I recommend playing it for anyone who owns an Xbox.… Full Review »
  3. B-Bog
    Aug 7, 2021
    3
    Super-slow movement speed and horrible, clunky controls make this one of the worst 3D "platformers" I have ever played.
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