Based off of the Jean Claude Van Damme film Timecop, this game acts as a sequel of sorts. We learned well from the film that the power time travel affords corrupts all men weaker than the Muscles from Brussels, and this has extended to the original inventor of time travel. He proclaims himself dictator of the universe, captures Van Damme as he arrives from fixing all the wrongs in the film, and challenges him to a "duel across time." Platforming action follows across multiple periods of history.

The primary feature of this game is its digitized characters, uncommon for console games of that era. Actors were taped in front of a bluescreen and stills were taken from the video to create all characters and their animations. The effect is impressive for the SNES, though it does result in robotic enemies who do not respond well to being punched or kicked. The "timing,", both in terms of controlling your character and fighting with enemy characters seems off through the entire game.

There are 15 levels in total, most of which are standard fighting platform levels. Three basic fighting moves are available to the character, not including jumping and crouching kicks, and not including the use of a gun with extremely limited ammo. Some vehicle levels are mixed in, and the game culminates in a jetpack duel over Los Angeles with the villainous time travel creator fellow.

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Alternative Titles

Timecop, タイムコップ

Platform

Nintendo Super NES

Developer(s)

Cryo Interactive

Publishers(s)

JVC Musical Industries

Genres(s)

Beat 'em Up

NA Release Date

April 1, 1995

JP Release Date

February 17, 1995

EU Release Date

January 1, 1996

ESRB Rating

Everyone

MVGL User Score

3.5 by 2 user(s)

MVGL Difficulty

-

Composer(s)

David Cage

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