Time Crisis
↘ 11%
😊 7.8/10
(Playstation - JP, Arcade)
Other Editions:
GunCon Bundle
.png)
.png)
Complete
$16.71
Loose $13.95
Manage Collection
Developed_By:
Namco
Published_By:
Sony
Released On:
27 Jun 1997
The events of Time Crisis take place in the fictional republic Sercia. A coup has ended the tyrannical regime of the Garo family, leading to the election of a new president. However, the last member of the once powerful Garo family kidnaps President MacPherson's daughter, demanding to know top military secrets in exchange for her life. An international intelligence service known as VSSE sends agent Richard Miller to infiltrate Garo's stronghold and rescue the young woman.
Time Crisis is a rail shooter similar to Virtua Cop in gameplay style. The player moves automatically, using the light gun to eliminate appearing enemies, after which he can proceed to the next screen. The stages typically culminate in boss battles. The player can also press a button to make Richard dive for cover. However, using this feature too much might result in expiration of the time limit imposed on each screen.
A new feature for the PlayStation version includes a time trial mode and a brand new mission exclusive to the console.
EAN-13:
4907892010260 (Japan)
UPC-A:
4907892010581 (Japan)
Sony PN:
SLPS-00635 (Japan)
Part #:
SLPS-91087 (Japan)
YouTube
Reddit
Twitch
Wikipedia
DB
IGDB
RG
RAWG
M
Metacritic
HowLong
GF
GameFAQs
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Light Guns / Attachments Supported:
Guncon / G-Con 45
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Mouse Compatible, Light Gun / Attachment, Gamepad
Prices as of 19 Sep 2026
Typical $15.26–$16.71 (last 90 days)
New
Complete
Loose
Box
Manual
Smoothed
Log · Auto
Medians
Volume
More JP Playstation Arcade
3D Mission Shooting Finalist
$8.64 (Complete)
Oct 1996
Arkanoid R 2000
$18.34 (Complete)
Jul 1999
Bakuten Shoot Beyblade 2002: Beybattle Tournament 2
$14.99 (Complete)
Aug 2002
Block Kuzushi: Deden No Gyakushuu
N/A (Complete)
May 1996
Capcom Generation 3
$15.66 (Complete)
Apr 2001
Captain Commando
$171.18 (Complete)
Sep 1998
Choro Q Jet Rainbow Wings
$19.29 (Complete)
Feb 1998
Crazy Climber 2000
$36.91 (Complete)
Feb 2000
Dragon Beat: Legend Of Pinball
N/A (Complete)
Nov 1997
Enen Angel
N/A (Complete)
Feb 2001
Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an arcade light-gun shooter where players assume the role of Richard Miller, a special agent tasked with rescuing the President's kidnapped daughter from a madman. Players use a light gun peripheral to shoot enemies and duck for cover, aiming to infiltrate a heavily guarded castle and save the hostage.
Story
The Story
Rachel MacPherson, daughter of the President of The Republic of Sercia, was enjoying an August day when a helicopter landed nearby. A man approached her, asking, "Ms. MacPherson?"
Rachel, feeling fear, asked, "What is it? Is something the matter?" The man grabbed her arm, pulled her to her feet, and pressed a gun against her ribs. He grinned as he forced her onto the helicopter.
Later, a man on a video tape, holding a knife and Rachel's hair, addressed President MacPherson. "Such a lovely face. It would be a shame if harm should come to it. President MacPherson, you have until sunset tomorrow to resign and reinstate me as ruler of Sercia and I'll let the girl live."
The image faded to black. The V.S.S.E. team Director stated, "No way are we letting that madman back into power. That castle is going be to be filled with Wild Dog thugs and who knows what else. Can your man handle an infiltration?"
Porter Davis sent encrypted data. "Mr. Director, if Richard Miller can't get her out of there alive, no one can."
Instructions
GUNCON
Use the Guncon (SLPH 00034) when playing TIME CRISIS.
•
The left-hand button is the (A) Button.
•
The right-hand button is the (B) Button.
Controls
•
(B) Button: Start and pause game.
•
(A) Button: Hold down the button when attacking enemies and release the button to duck behind objects and reload your weapon.
•
If you have a standard controller plugged into the second controller port, all buttons on that controller will reload your weapon.
Pulling the Trigger
•
Shoots enemies & selects menu commands.
Controls
Direction key
Moves the gun site
A or Button (A Button)
Hold down the button when firing at enemies and release the button to duck behind objects and reload your weapon
or Button
Shoots enemies & selects menu commands
Start button
Starts and pauses game
(A) or (B) Button
Return to the Title screen (or Option menu when adjusting from there)
How to Play
STARTING THE GAME
ADJUSTMENT OF THE GUNCON
When you start a new game, the "Guncon Adjustment" screen appears. You must adjust the Guncon on this screen.
TITLE SCREEN
To enter the Menu screen from the Title screen, press the (A) or (B) Button on the Guncon.
MENU SCREEN
To select "Arcade," "Special," or "Option," shoot one of them on this screen.
ARCADE MODE
The "Arcade" version has two types of modes: Story Mode and Time Attack Mode. To select, aim at one of the modes with the Guncon and shoot.
STORY MODE
This mode consists of three stages, each with four areas. If you survive through the first three areas and defeat the boss, you clear the stage. You will finish the whole game and see an ending after clearing all three stages.
The game will end if you run out of time or lose all your lives, but you can continue as long as you have credits left. To play an easier level, shoot outside the screen once on the Mode Select screen. The game will automatically switch to EASY mode. ("EASY" will appear on the screen.)
TIME ATTACK MODE
Choose one of the three stages in this mode. Your objective is to clear each stage as quickly as possible. The section time is recorded during each game.
There is no limit on the number of lives in this mode. However, the game is over when the time reaches zero. If you achieve a score high enough to be ranked, you can enter your name.
SPECIAL MODE
Richard has received another command. He must sneak into the armed group, "Kantaris." Although their headquarters looks like a hotel on the lake, it is actually a weapon producing factory. They have been supplying weapons to Wild Dog. Richard immediately rushes to their headquarters to reveal their plans.
BRC (BRANCH REFLECTED CONDITIONS) SYSTEM
Special Mode is the new original game for the PlayStation version. It adopted the BRC System that determines the route to the next area depending on the move the player makes.
For example, after completing area 1 within the given time, Richard will move to the elevator to advance to the next area. However, if the area is not finished within the given time, then Richard moves to the stairs to advance to the next area. As a result, the route that Richard takes and the content of the area changes depending on the success with the current area.
There are other conditions that change the route and the content of an area such as speed of eliminating enemies. Keep a look out for faster ways to end each stage.
OPTIONS
There are four options in this menu: Button Configurations, Saving and Loading with the Memory Card, Screen Adjustment, and Guncon Adjustment. To select one, aim at the option and shoot. To cancel, press the (A) or (B) Button.
MEMORY CARD
Save and load during the game. For example, you can save your game ranking.
BUTTON CONFIGURATION
Configure the buttons and reload options. On Button Configurations, you can change the reload button and the pause button. On Reload Configurations, you can change the button to reload with either the button released or being pressed.
GUNCON CALIBRATION
For the adjustment operations, please refer to page 6.
ADJUST SCREEN
The display position of the screen may be off depending on the TV. To fix this, shoot the arrow displayed on the screen (up and down, right and left) to adjust. To return to the Option screen, press the (A) or (B) Button.
HOW TO PLAY
Attack and reload bullets or hide skillfully and beat as many enemies as possible when each area starts. By defeating a certain number of enemies within the time limit, you will advance to the next area.
•
NUMBER OF THE BULLETS LEFT: The maximum stock is 6 bullets. Replace the bullets by ducking and reloading. When "WAIT" is displayed, it is a moving scene and you cannot attack. As soon as the "WAIT" disappears and "ACTION" appears, you can start attacking again.
•
LIFE: (Story Mode and Special Mode Only) The game is over when all the lives are gone.
•
TIME LIMIT: The time turns to red in the last 10 seconds. The game is over when you cannot clear the area within time limit.
•
BEST TIME: The best time for clearing the area is ranked as No. 1.
•
YOUR TIME: Time elapsed from the start of the game. In Time Attack mode, the score and the ranking is related.
•
CURRENT RANK: (Time Attack Only) It displays the name, time, and ranking of the 4 players (2 players ahead of you and 2 players behind you) out of the 20 players that are ranked.
PAUSE SCREEN
To pause during the game, press the (B) Button (initial configuration). Menus are as follows:
•
GUNCON CANCEL: Press the (B) Button to play again.
•
Controller PAUSE: Press start.
•
QUIT GAME: To quit the game, press the (B) Button while pulling the trigger.
•
QUIT GAME: Pause + Press + + (start)
RULES
RELOADING
Release the (A) Button to load more bullets or to hide behind a wall or building. Hide to avoid the enemy's heavy attack, but remember that you cannot attack while hiding. Press and hold the (A) Button to start attacking again.
Tips & Maps
EFFICIENT SHOOTING
To eliminate enemies quickly, aim for the head, then upper-body, and finally arms and legs, in that order of effectiveness.
USE THE BOMB TO KILL A LARGE NUMBER OF ENEMIES AT ONCE
Shoot wooden bomb boxes or bazookas to trigger large explosions that kill many surrounding enemies at once.
WEB SPINNER
An ex-Savate champion genetically enhanced by Sherudo's scientists, known for using an electrically charged boomerang of his own design.
MOZ
Sherudo's chief assassin, trained in ninja arts, who has reportedly assassinated 43 men and uses titanium-tipped talons.
RICHARD MILLER
A highly decorated Special Operations sniper with EYES ONLY clearance, known for infiltrating and eliminating the Los Meurtos cartel and currently attempting to infiltrate WILD DOG.
SHERUDO GARO
The ex-Dictator of Sercia, who demands re-instatement as 'Ruler for Life' in exchange for Rachel MacPherson's life, is clinically insane and proficient with knives.
Enemies & Characters
KANTARIS
The leader of a criminal organization also named KANTARIS, he owns the "Chateau du Luc" hotel which is a front for a weapons manufacturing plant. He is extremely dangerous.
WILD DOG
An extremely dangerous individual who controls organized crime families in Sercia and is allied with Sherudo, though he may have another agenda. He has been involved in numerous V.S.S.E. related cases including seizing weapons factories and drug cartels.
RACHEL MACPHERSON
The daughter of the Sercian president and a college freshman studying Biochemistry, she is currently held hostage by Sherudo Garo and must be rescued.
V.S.S.E.
The VITAL SITUATION, SWIFT-ELIMINATION team is an international problem-solving agency dedicated to gathering intelligence on terrorists and criminal organizations. Its authority supersedes that of other international bodies when required for public good.
KANTARIS (organization)
This criminal organization has violated the Salzburg accords by operating a weapons manufacturing plant under the guise of the "Chateau du Luc" hotel. V.S.S.E. intelligence recommends its infiltration and elimination.
GARO FAMILY
The royal family of Garo mercilessly ruled the Republic of Sercia for over 500 years, with Sherudo Garo, an insane dictator, recently overthrown in a coup d'etat. Sherudo Garo has since associated with the criminal organization WILD DOG.
Search Games
Popular Consoles
Trending Now
By Year
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
© 2026 RetroGold. All rights reserved.