Time Crisis II
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| Developer(s) | Namco {{#if:{{{publisher|}}}|<tr><th style="background-color: #ccccff;">Publisher(s)<td>{{{publisher|}}} |
| Release date(s) | 1998 (Arcade) October 1, 2001 (PS2, North America) November 8, 2001 (PS2, Japan) |
| Genre(s) | Light gun |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer {{#if:{{{ratings|}}}|<tr><th style="background-color: #ccccff;">Rating(s)<td>{{{ratings|}}} |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, PlayStation 2 {{#if:{{{media|}}}|<tr><th style="background-color: #ccccff;">Media<td>{{{media|}}} |
Time Crisis II is the sequel to Time Crisis, released in arcades in 1998 and then enhanced and ported to PlayStation 2 in 2001. It continues to use the famous foot pedal, where players can shoot or hide from enemy fire. The story continues as VSSE agents Keith Martin and Robert Baxter try to stop a madman from launching nuclear satellites into space.
When a player presses the pedal, he can shoot the enemies. When the player releases the pedal, he goes into hiding. During this time, he cannot shoot or be shot by enemies. A player must defeat all enemies before moving forward. The player's gun clip contains 9 bullets (though occasionally a machine gun is available, which contains unlimited ammo for the remainder of the scene). The player may reload his gun by hiding (i.e., releasing the pedal).
A player is hit if he is unable to dodge a red bullet known as a "crisis sighting." Also, there is a time limit at the bottom right corner of the screen that resets either when you are moving to a different scene, are hit, or in an extended scene after shooting some enemies. If the timer runs out, the player loses one health point.
This was the first Time Crisis game to introduce two player cooperation by allowing two people to play simultaneously, allowing each player to cover the other. The same system is utilized in Time Crisis 3 and will be utilized in Time Crisis 4.
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The story
Neodyne Industries, LTD, has successfully completed a network of 64 satellites as part of a project named "Starline Network". However, this network is a mere front for a plan to launch a nuclear satellite into space. VSSE dispatches two agents- Keith Martin and Robert Baxter- to find the satellite and destroy it.
The Agents begin by locating Christy Ryan, who has information on the satellite network, but before they can meet up with her, Neodyne troops capture Christy and her laptop. The agents engage in a firefight that eventually engulfs the surrounding streets, and recapture Christy's laptop, which reveals that the satellite in question belongs to the military. The agents proceed to NDI's train depot, only to have the satellite airlifted out before they can reach it.
Meanwhile, Ernesto Diaz and Wild Dog begin preparing a rocket for launch on a sea-based launch sight when the VSSE agents arrive. The agents encounter fierce resistance, but are able to beat Wild Dog and recapture Christy, who escapes by raft into the sea. The Agents and Ernesto then face off in a final showdown at the top of the rocket support structure, resulting in Ernesto's defeat. The rocket explodes, and Keith and Robert are blown clear, resurfacing near a rocket booster, at which point Christy spots them and motors over.
The game ends when the trio are rescued by a VSSE helicopter, which flies them back to VSSE headquarters.
Game characters
- Keith Martin – Served in the British SAS prior to his service in the VSSE. On paper, Keith is a Special Effects Technician and a Stunt Double for various movies and Action TV Shows. In reality, Keith is one of the VSSE's senior agents. Keith is played by Player 1 and is codenamed Cherub, Eden's Guardian.
- Robert Baxter – Served in the United States as a Navy SEAL prior to his service in the VSSE. On paper, Robert is a school bus driver. In reality, Robert is one of the VSSE's senior agents. Robert is played by Player 2 and is codenamed Griffon, the Treasure Keeper.
- Christy Ryan – An ultra-intellectual who has graduated from both high school and from Harvard University at a very young age. Obtaining a Bachelor and her Master degrees from Harvard, Christy was admitted to the VSSE International Affairs Division when she was 21. Christy acted on orders to pose as Neodyne's Administrative Assistant to gather information regarding about NDI's illegal activities, but was captured by Jacob Kinisky when her real identity was discovered. Keith and Robert must rescue Christy and preserve the VSSE's integral reputation at all costs.
- Jacob Kinisky – One of the KGB's finest personalities to ever serve in the agency until the dissolution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics at the end of 1991. Jacob then worked for NDI since the great Soviet dissolution. Jacob's aim is to prevent any trespassers from knowing what NDI's real intentions are.
- Buff Bryant – Little is known about this man, except that he protects the NDI Railways and is regarded as one of NDI's best bodyguards.
- Wild Dog – See the separate article
- Ernesto Diaz – An American Military Officer who has been committing underground crimes since his coronation as a commissioned military officer. Officially retired from active duty, Ernesto runs NDI and is currently marketing the Starline Network as a means to unite the world, which in reality is just a front to launch a deadly military satellite into space. The VSSE must see that Ernesto must not access his means of hidden agendas, whatever it may be.
Introduction
Diaz: At Neodyne Industries LTD., we have successfully completed a global network, consisting of 64 saterlites. The project is named STARLINE NETWORK, this is a monumental achievement.
Keith: Heah right!
Diaz: STARLINE will unite the world!
Robert: I don't think so!
Narrator: STARLINE NETWORK is a mere front, planning to launch a nuclear saterlite into space, V.S.S.E has dispatched two agents to prevent the launch, Keith Martin, Robert Baxter.
Christy: There's some news.
Narrator: Christy Ryan
Christy: He's still alive.
Wild Dog: Hahahaha!!!
Narrator: Wild Dog
Diaz: It's almost ready, my dream will soon, COME TRUE!
Narrator: Ernesto Diaz
Narrator: Time Crisis II
Christy: Your project is going down in flames, they'll be here soon!!