TimeShift is a completely average, though still competent, first-person shooter.
At its core, TimeShift is an average first-person shooter with a gimmick. In this game you have the ability to manipulate time, which can lead to quite a few advantages in combat and puzzle-solving. The core gameplay is completely run-of-the-mill and occasionally a bit boring, but this 'timeshifting' ability does help keep the game interesting throughout its entire ten-hour duration. The linear level design, tedious puzzles (which are quite basic and seem to do nothing more than add a disjointed feeling to the experience), uninteresting story, and very generic combat keep TimeShift from feeling like anything special, but the game is not broken by any stretch. All in all, this is a decent way to kill a weekend if you don't go in expecting a revolutionary gaming revelation.