TimeShift™

First-person sci-fi shooter where you slow, stop, and reverse time

Saber Interactive · Published by Activision · Released Jul 23, 2009

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 80% of 1,437
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is TimeShift™?

A first-person sci-fi shooter set in the rain-soaked Alpha District, an alternate reality caused by Dr. Aiden Krone's time jump. Across combat missions, you use guns, vehicles, and a suit that controls time while helping an uprising against him. Multiplayer includes time grenades and connects only over LAN or direct connection.

For you if...

+you enjoy using time powers in gunfights and puzzles
+you like short sci-fi campaigns focused on combat
+you want a bleak, rain-soaked setting

Not for you if...

−you want a strong, easy-to-follow story
−you prefer exploration to combat-heavy missions

What players say

80% of 1,437 reviews are positive

Players praise the time controls in firefights and puzzles, and some like the atmosphere. The most common complaint is that the game may not start without a manual fix; players also criticize the story and gunplay.

Screenshots and trailer

TimeShift™ system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows(R) XP with latest service pack installed or Windows Vista™
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 2.0 GHz or AMD(R) equivalent
Graphics: NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 6600 128 MB DirectX(R) 9.0c-compatible card with Pixel Shaders 2.0b support or equivalent (ATI(R) Radeon(R) x700) with latest DirectX drivers
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB free hard drive space
DirectX: DirectX(R) 9.0c