TimeShift (Xbox 360, 2007)

Timeshift features the player as a scientist who developed a suit that can bend time. At the time of creation, an Alpha and Beta suit were developed. One of the suits (Beta) goes missing and the user interrupts the timeline. The scientist if forced to wear the remaining suit to track down the Beta suit.

Graphically, the game now appears dated and is visible in tree/leaf textures throughout the levels. The visible nuances when slowing stopping and reversing time are second to none.

Computer AI is of the sticky nature. When they see you, everyone in the immediate area concentrates on you. Then, they follow you for a specific distance and then back off. Skilled players will use this to their advantage. The AI is very accurate and swarm when prompted. This makes the difficulty very real but manageable.

The audio used intelligently in this game. As the player ventures through the ravished city, the tyrant in charge constantly comments on his philosophy on society. It is well done.

In conclusion, Timeshift is a unique take on the same old formula. Time manipulation is the reason I purchased the game and the developers (Saber Interactive) put much work into this game and it shows.

8/10

This was actually a pretty decent game I thought.You start out fighting you're way through this army with mechanical machinery than once you get pass that part you go back in time from the beginning I'm guessing.The good things about this game is you can pause,rewind,and stop time but only for awhile,you have to pay attention to your timer bar to see how much time you have left.I liked the fact that it take advantage of this system and not use it for dumb purposes such as the games in the past, like Full Auto or Midnight Club,you actually use these techniques to stay alive.The different weapons are decent for what they are,they're basically the same you would use in any other game just the detailing of the weapon is different.The graphics are great,the sound is a little clucky but I didn't concentrate too much on that.The bad things are your objectives are constantly changing oh but don't worry,on your radar screen it will tell you where to go.Another thing is the voices are hard to hear,I found myself turning my T.V. up as loud as I can hear the voices but I would hear the crashing and bullets passing by super loud,I even had the voice volume set to 100 on the options screen.Also there is no open world it's basically get to point A to point B and that's that.Good game none the less.Now the multiplayer is very confusing and fast paced so I can't give too much of a review on that because I didn't play it very long,but there are different ways to play multiplayer,even a 1 on 1 if you just want to go head to head without the hassle of teams.

This game has great graphics, good game play, and an alright story.
TimeShif takes the first-person shooter to a new level marked by erratic time and good amount of action. Players take on the role of Colonel Michael Swift, a renowned and recently retired test pilot, who has accepted an offer from the US Government to test out two of the most significant inventions of the century. This leads to the ability to both bend and travel time. The concept within the game is cool and plays out good in first person.
The way the game is set up with problem solving and action reminds me alot of the Half Life series off Orange Box. Its a fairlt easy paced action adventure title thats worth a look. If you played Half Life and like it, Check this one out.
When I checked the online play it looked very slow. You can host your own games with this online and play private matches with friends.

TimeShift is an excellent game, totally under appreciated by corporate owned gaming websites who "claim" unbias reviewing. TimeShift is yet another game by Sierra which for some bizarre reason is being insulted with 5 and 6 out of 10 stars much the same as Sierra's Metal Arms for the original xbox.
TimeShift is a beautiful game with amazing graphical detail. (I play on a 42" panasonic plasma with the 360 elite HDMI connection..... and yes there is a difference between the component and HDMI quality)
The game is lengthy in an era of gaming where shorter games for more money are absurdly accepted by the gaming public, so TS gives you plenty of bang for your buck.
The controls are standard FPS config. and weapons aim smooth and easily.
There really is no down side to TimeShift.
TS is much better than the tons of games given better reviews.
Buy it......... you won't regret it!
20+ years gaming experience and still going!

the second i popped in timeshift i was a little put off by the sub par loading screens and lack of shine. Even the first ten minutes was slow, but as soon as i had the timeshift suit on and the clock was mine all hell and the game broke loose. the most original aspect of it being the ability to stop,rewind and slow down time giving you the upper hand over the enemy. you have such control over the battle. to walking up to an enemy and taking there gun. leaving them helpless and laughing at there cries.the slow mo feature allows you to move faster and them slower. the rewind feature allows you to avoid something catastrophic and health threatening. So if you find it cheap buy it and it might just slow your boredom down for even a few seconds.