bit-tech Review: Timeshift

[Chierin]

TimeShift isn't a great game, an opinion I've probably already over-communicated, but it does have some redeeming features. The whole thing is pretty easy to pick up and gamers who want some mindless action will no doubt get a kick out of it. The environments are well detailed too, with some nice weather effects doing a good job of hiding some of the uglier graphics and more poorly designed levels.

One thing I did like about the game though was the unlockables section, which lets players unlock extra little videos and snippets which explain bits of the story. Sure, it further evidences the fact that the story is poorly structured and told, but if you really get into it then it's a nice way to build in detail slowly.

In the end though the game doesn't do enough to make itself stand out from the crowd of truly awesome games this year. TimeShift has come at a time when it has to compete with the likes of Halo 3, The Orange Box and a host of other titles headed to the Xbox 360. By that measure the game ends up falling a little flat and, while it may be good to pick up from the bargain bin for a rainy Saturday (as long as you try not to take it too seriously), that may be just about all it's good for and the game isn't really worth the time of most players.

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