TimeSplitters 2 is a first-person shooter that takes players on a journey through time, battling against the malevolent TimeSplitters in ten unique environments, from the Wild West to a futuristic space station.
The game's story follows Cortez as he searches for the origins of the TimeSplitters, an enigmatic group that travels through time causing chaos on Earth. Using the paradoxes of time travel, Cortez can join up with past and future versions of himself to fight the enemy as a team. With a wide range of historical, modern, and futuristic weapons at his disposal, Cortez must navigate through environments that feature destructible elements.
The gameplay is fast-paced and action-packed, with players facing varying objectives depending on the difficulty level chosen. Two players can play the Story mode cooperatively, and the game features a Challenge mode where players must complete time- and skill-based events to earn medals and unlock additional game options. The Arcade mode offers League, Custom, and Network sub-modes, each providing a unique multiplayer experience.
TimeSplitters 2 was released on GameCube in 2002 , and features over 120 playable characters, as well as numerous AI "bots" that can be used in Custom mode. The game's multiplayer options include Deathmatch, Regeneration, Virus, Thief, Shrink, Monkey Assistant, and Flame Tag, each offering an altered form of gameplay.