TIME CRISIS 4


Namco’s popular Arcade-born First Person Shooter series keeps innovating the concept with more involved missions, the new Guncon 3 (see below) adding a whole new dimension.

Familiar enemies and new allies make for one exciting hail of bullets. New gaming tactics are also included to expand the scope and action levels.
Moral guardians believe these games groom future gun-toting maniacs - I think it can actually play a role in relieving pent-up aggression by letting rip with (fake) automatic fire. These are cops getting the bad guys, after all! Someone who would confuse this with reality would believe John McClane is a real person in an actual Die Hard world…

5 / A
- Paul Blom



Next Generation Guncon®
After several incarnations, the current Guncon® 3 peripheral control is the most advanced to date, with some top-notch redesigns perfect for next generation shoot-‘em-up gaming. Ideal for FPS games like Time Crisis 4, the new design includes two dual shock analogue sticks, one on the new extended second front grip (in addition to another two buttons), and the second stick at the back of the gun where the firing pin would be (again with an extra two buttons below that). Both analogue sticks are comfortably controlled with the thumbs.
The new design and button configurations allows for a whole new dimension of free roaming gameplay, throwing you right in the action.
The control is fully compatible with all TV screens – extra sensors supplied to place at the corners of your set to detect the trajectory for accurate aiming.
Some may find the orange colour jarring, but this may appease critics who don’t want it to look too realistic.
The next step? Making the Guncon® cordless!

• Next Generation Guncon® – The most advanced Guncon ever, redesigned specifically to enhance next-gen gameplay.
New dual analog stick design - Change camera angles, switch out weapons and control your character’s movement, including crouching and jumping.
Full compatibility with all displays 13" to 50" - Enjoy the adrenaline pumping action in HD quality graphics whether you have an LCD, plasma or widescreen display. (Also supports Standard Definition displays)
• FPS mode – Exclusive to the console version and entirely new to the Time Crisis universe, roam freely as a new, console exclusive playable character, and experience FPS style gameplay in 5 new stages.
• Multiple modes – Time Crisis® 4 delivers intense-action in numerous modes of play including:
Complete Mission - Play through a combination of original stages and brand new FPS stages.
Arcade - Experience arcade action in your very own living room!
Crisis Missions - The popular Crisis Missions are back and more exciting than ever, now with new tactical missions! Destroy biological weapons and complete other objectives requiring the utmost in stealth and precision.
Mini Games - Test your sharp shooting skills and complete your objective within seconds, or go head-to-head with a friend in a variety of challenging mini games.
• Upgraded Arsenal – In addition to your standard weapons assortment, such as handguns and shotguns, upgrade to grenade launchers and mounted machine guns (FPS mode only) to increase your lethal arsenal. Also features unlockable console exclusive bonus weapons. Select your weapon and be prepared to assault enemies from every direction.

- Paul Blom



GAMES MENU

6 - Volcanic
5 - Blistering
4 - Hot
3 - Smolder
2 - Room Temp.
1 - Fizzled
0 - Extinguished

A - Multiple Playing Prospects
B - Can be taken for another Run
C - Once Should Suffice










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