Timecop (video game)
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is a Super Nintendo Entertainment System
video game that is based on the movie of the same name
. Intending to be a semi-sequel, this game offers many stages not shown in the major motion picture. Levels ranged from the historical hot spots of the past (e.g., New York City
during the 1920s, the European front of World War II
), the present day, and even a dystopian Los Angeles
of the distant future.
magazine. Despite being fully completed by the developer, JVC
pulled off the Mega-CD version publishing and it remained unreleased. In 2007, a complete version of the game was eventually released on the Internet by the Mega-CD version coder.
Time travel corrupts those who are weaker than Jean-Claude Van Damme
and the original inventor of time travel, Dr. Hans Kleindast, has declared himself dictator
of the universe
. Kleindast challenges Van Damme's character to a duel across time and he must fix all the wrong things that Kleindast does in the game. The game's actors were filmed in front of a blue screen
that attempts to make their moves life-like. However, it did result in robot
ic enemies who do not respond well to being attacked. There are 15 levels in all; most of them are standard platforming levels. Some levels involving the use of a player-controlled vehicle are thrown in and Van Damme's character has limited use of martial arts
. Digitized voices are rare in the game; with the firm exception of FBI... Get on it! playing continuously in the first few levels.
A time limit
is in effect for all 15 levels of the game; resulting in instant death and the loss of a life if the timer reaches 0:00.
).
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
video game that is based on the movie of the same name
Timecop
Timecop is a 1994 science-fiction thriller film directed by Peter Hyams and co-written by Mike Richardson and Mark Verheiden. Richardson was also executive producer...
. Intending to be a semi-sequel, this game offers many stages not shown in the major motion picture. Levels ranged from the historical hot spots of the past (e.g., New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
during the 1920s, the European front of World War II
European Theatre of World War II
The European Theatre of World War II was a huge area of heavy fighting across Europe from Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939 until the end of the war with the German unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945...
), the present day, and even a dystopian Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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of the distant future.
Summary
Although the game was only released for the SNES, the game was also developed for the Mega-CD/Sega CD, with a short demo being distributed in May 1995 alongside the European Sega ProSega Pro
Sega Pro was the first publication from Paragon Publishing and catered for the Sega consoles: the Master System, Game Gear and the Mega Drive...
magazine. Despite being fully completed by the developer, JVC
JVC
, usually referred to as JVC, is a Japanese international consumer and professional electronics corporation based in Yokohama, Japan which was founded in 1927...
pulled off the Mega-CD version publishing and it remained unreleased. In 2007, a complete version of the game was eventually released on the Internet by the Mega-CD version coder.
Time travel corrupts those who are weaker than Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg , professionally known as Jean-Claude Van Damme, is a Belgian martial artist and actor, best known for his martial arts action films, the most successful of which include Bloodsport , Kickboxer , Double Impact , Universal Soldier , Hard Target , Timecop ,...
and the original inventor of time travel, Dr. Hans Kleindast, has declared himself dictator
Dictator
A dictator is a ruler who assumes sole and absolute power but without hereditary ascension such as an absolute monarch. When other states call the head of state of a particular state a dictator, that state is called a dictatorship...
of the universe
Universe
The Universe is commonly defined as the totality of everything that exists, including all matter and energy, the planets, stars, galaxies, and the contents of intergalactic space. Definitions and usage vary and similar terms include the cosmos, the world and nature...
. Kleindast challenges Van Damme's character to a duel across time and he must fix all the wrong things that Kleindast does in the game. The game's actors were filmed in front of a blue screen
Chroma key
Chroma key compositing is a technique for compositing two images together. A color range in the top layer is made transparent, revealing another image behind. The chroma keying technique is commonly used in video production and post-production...
that attempts to make their moves life-like. However, it did result in robot
Robot
A robot is a mechanical or virtual intelligent agent that can perform tasks automatically or with guidance, typically by remote control. In practice a robot is usually an electro-mechanical machine that is guided by computer and electronic programming. Robots can be autonomous, semi-autonomous or...
ic enemies who do not respond well to being attacked. There are 15 levels in all; most of them are standard platforming levels. Some levels involving the use of a player-controlled vehicle are thrown in and Van Damme's character has limited use of martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
. Digitized voices are rare in the game; with the firm exception of FBI... Get on it! playing continuously in the first few levels.
A time limit
Time limit (video game terminology)
A time limit is a phrase in video game terminology that is used to make gameplay faster on the threat of losing a life. A typical time limit can range from a single second to multiple amount of minutes. Although it is possible to have a Super Mario World level with zero seconds on the timer A time...
is in effect for all 15 levels of the game; resulting in instant death and the loss of a life if the timer reaches 0:00.
Ratings
Contemporary reviews of this video game typically give this game a rating that varies from 19% (Just Games Retro) to 50% (GameProGamePro
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).
Music soundtrack
| Track listing | ||
|---|---|---|
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| # | Title | Length |
| 1. | Main Theme | 03:15 |
| 2. | Washington | 02:40 |
| 3. | San Andreas Fault | 03:51 |
| 4. | New York | 03:30 |
| 5. | Germany | 03:37 |
| 6. | Los Angeles ~ Brainblast 2144 | 03:18 |
| 7. | Los Angeles ~ Factory 2117 | 03:40 |
| 8. | Los Angeles ~ Skyscraper | 03:24 |