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Timecop is a side-scrolling action video game produced by Cryo Interactive for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995. Levels range from locales in the past, the present day, and a dystopian Los Angeles of the distant future.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Timecop
Levels range from locales in the past (e.g., New York City during the 1920s, the European front of World War II), the present day, and a dystopian Los Angeles of the distant future. Despite being fully completed by the developer, JVC pulled off the Sega CD version publishing and it remained unreleased. Despite the use of digitized actors to portray the characters in the game, Jean-Claude Van Damme was not used to pose as protagonist Max Walker.
Timecop is a side-scrolling action video game produced by Cryo Interactive for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995. In 2007, a complete version of the game was eventually released on the Internet by the Sega CD version coder. It is based on the 1994 film of the same title and takes place after the events of the film.
How Timecop Plays
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. It is based on the 1994 film of the same title and takes place after the events of the film. Although the game was only released for the Super NES, a version was also developed for the Sega CD, with a short demo being distributed in May 1995 alongside the European Sega Pro magazine.
Levels range from locales in the past (e.g., New York City during the 1920s, the European front of World War II), the present day, and a dystopian Los Angeles of the distant future. In 2007, a complete version of the game was eventually released on the Internet by the Sega CD version coder. Some levels involve the use of a player-controlled vehicle and use of martial arts.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Levels range from locales in the past (e.g., New York City during the 1920s, the European front of World War II), the present day, and a dystopian Los Angeles of the distant future. It is based on the 1994 film of the same title and takes place after the events of the film. Despite being fully completed by the developer, JVC pulled off the Sega CD version publishing and it remained unreleased.
The game is popular among the Games Done Quick speedrunning community as part of their "Awful Games Done Quick" block, where they provide humorous commentary on various aspects of the video game. Allgame gave the game a 2.5 out of 5 score. On release, Famitsu magazine scored the game a 20 out of 40.
Timecop — Frequently Asked Questions
What console was Timecop released on?
Timecop was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Can I save my progress in Timecop?
It does — with a free account you can snapshot the game at any point using save states, then pick it up later from exactly that spot.
How many players does Timecop support?
Timecop supports 1 player(s) in this browser version.
Can I play Timecop online for free?
Absolutely. The full game loads in the player at the top of this page and runs right in your browser — no installs, no plugins, no waiting.