TimeSplitters: Future Perfect

Game Overview

In TimeSplitters: Future Perfect, the rugged space marine Sgt. Cortez is sent on a desperate one-way mission from the war-torn year 2401 back to 1923, 1969, and 1994 to track down the mysterious Jacob Crow and prevent the creation of the TimeSplitters once and for all. For the first time in the series, the campaign features a strong narrative focus, complete with witty dialogue, time-paradox humor, and missions where players team up with past and future iterations of Cortez. Gameplay features incredibly tight controls, destructible environments, dual-wielding capabilities, and a massive arsenal of era-appropriate weaponry (from Thompson submachine guns and sniper rifles to futuristic plasma lasers and remote-controlled gadgets). Alongside the campaign, the game shines with its robust 4-player split-screen multiplayer modes, fully customizable bots, MapMaker level editor, and co-op support, cementing its status as one of the definitive multiplayer titles on the GameCube.

Quick Specifications

• Platform: Nintendo GameCube

• Developer: Free Radical Design

• Publisher: EA Games

• Release Date: March 22, 2005 (North America)

• Genre: First-Person Shooter (FPS)

• Players: 1–4 Players (Local Co-op Campaign & Multiplayer)

• ESRB Rating: M (Mature)

Key Features

• Cinematic Time-Travel Campaign: Experience a story-driven campaign across multiple eras—including 1923 Scottish estates, 1969 secret laboratories, and 2401 dystopian futures.

• Cooperative Campaign Support: Play through the entire single-player story in local 2-player split-screen cooperative mode with a friend.

• Expanded Multiplayer Suite: Compete in frantic 4-player local split-screen matches featuring dozens of classic game modes, fully configurable bots, and unique weapon loadouts.

• Advanced MapMaker Level Editor: Design custom multiplayer maps using an intuitive room-and-corridor tiling system, place hazards, set victory objectives, and save levels directly to memory cards.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Can you dual-wield weapons in Future Perfect?

Yes! Future Perfect introduced full dual-wielding mechanics for select pistols, submachine guns, and smaller firearms, allowing players to pick up matching guns in each hand for double the firepower.

Is the entire campaign playable in co-op?

Yes, the complete story mode supports 2-player split-screen cooperative play from start to finish, allowing you and a friend to battle through time paradoxes together.

How does the MapMaker compare to TimeSplitters 2?

The MapMaker in Future Perfect is significantly more advanced than its predecessor. It features an easier-to-navigate interface, a broader selection of interior and exterior themes, environmental trap placement, and the ability to link custom campaign objectives to your created levels.

What kinds of quirky characters are unlockable in multiplayer?

True to the series' tradition, unlocking characters via Arcade Challenges and campaign progression grants access to over 150 eccentric personalities, including space marines, Victorian gentlemen, zombies, giant fish, robots, and monkeys.