Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure, Platform, Shooter
- Platforms: Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Developers: Capybara Games
- Publishers: Capybara Games
Super Time Force: Time-Bending Platforming Action
Introduction
Super Time Force is a 2014 action-platformer game developed by Capybara Games and published by Capcom. The game is set in a time-traveling universe where players control a team of up to 16 unique characters, each with their own special abilities. Players must use their time-bending powers to rewind time, jump back into the action, and team up with their past selves to defeat enemies and complete levels.
Gameplay
Super Time Force is a side-scrolling platformer with a unique time-bending mechanic. Players can rewind time at any point, allowing them to correct mistakes, try different strategies, or simply get out of a sticky situation. Rewinding time creates a new timeline, and players can jump back and forth between timelines to team up with their past selves.
The game features a wide variety of levels, each set in a different time period. Players will travel through the past, present, and future, fighting enemies from different eras. The game’s difficulty is challenging, but fair, and players will need to use all of their skills and abilities to progress.
Characters
Super Time Force features a cast of 16 unique characters, each with their own special abilities. Players can choose to play as any of these characters, and they can switch between characters at any time. Each character has their own strengths and weaknesses, so players will need to experiment to find the best team for each level.
Some of the playable characters include:
- Commander Shepard: A space marine from the future with a powerful shotgun.
- Dr. Mad Science: A mad scientist with a variety of gadgets and weapons.
- Chrono Kid: A young boy with the power to slow down time.
- Beat A robotic dog with a powerful laser beam.
Story
Super Time Force follows the story of a group of time-traveling soldiers who are sent back in time to prevent a catastrophic event. However, the soldiers’ mission goes awry, and they find themselves stranded in different time periods. The soldiers must now work together to find their way back to the present and stop the event that threatens to destroy the world.
Reception
Super Time Force received critical acclaim upon release, with many reviewers praising the game’s innovative gameplay, charming characters, and challenging difficulty. The game was nominated for several awards, including the Game Developers Choice Award for Best Debut Game.
Legacy
Super Time Force has been praised as one of the most innovative and unique platformers of recent years. The game’s time-bending mechanic has been praised for adding a new level of depth and strategy to the platforming genre. Super Time Force has also been praised for its charming characters and challenging difficulty.
The game has been ported to several platforms, including the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. A sequel, Super Time Force Ultra, was released in 2017.
Conclusion
Super Time Force is a unique and innovative platformer that offers a challenging and rewarding experience. The game’s time-bending mechanic adds a new level of depth and strategy to the genre, and the charming characters and challenging difficulty make it a must-play for fans of platformers.
Review Score
8.5/10
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