Despite being a bit generic, I still have a soft spot for this game. If you're playing on the PC, be sure to download the startup crash fix from PCGamingWiki.

The time manipulation powers are a standout. You can slow down, stop, and reverse time. Expect to use the slow and stop time abilities a lot. The reverse time ability is mostly needed for puzzles. I felt it was a missed opportunity the way it was implemented. I think it would have been more fun if the reverse time ability created a pre-recorded clone of the player, similar to the Blynx games.

Some weapons are interesting and fun to use. Gunplay is tight, but as other players have noted, the game can be challenging. You'll have to rely on save scumming and time abilities quite a bit.

You can tell they were inspired by Half Life 2. Just replace alien portals with time travel, with some cyberpunk aesthetics thrown in. I didn't see that as a negative.

I also liked the graphics. It comes from the era when programmable shaders were all the rage. There are some really cool looking effects and surfaces. Most objects can be affected by physical forces. The lighting is also dynamic. I hate screen space effects and thankfully this game predates them.

If you want a decent shooter from the late 00s, there are worse options.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2023


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