Painkiller vs TimeSplitters

Painkiller thrusts players into a gothic, horror‑infused world where they battle hordes of undead and demonic foes. With its classic arena shooter mechanics, the game delivers intense, fast‑fire combat across varied, atmospheric levels. The title offers both a gritty single‑player campaign and robust multiplayer modes, letting you duel friends or strangers in frantic deathmatches. Its blend of shooter, puzzle, action, and horror elements creates a uniquely challenging experience for fans of retro FPS games.

TimeSplitters is a first-person shooter and the first game in the acclaimed TimeSplitters series. Players embark on a campaign taking place at nine fictional locations between 1935 and 2035, guiding characters through missions to retrieve objects while evading and defeating the evil mutant TimeSplitters. Beyond the campaign, the game offers a robust multiplayer Arcade mode supporting up to four players and ten bots across six modes, alongside a custom level editor that lets players design and light their own maps from pre-made tiles.

• Addictive fast‑paced combat
• Rich variety of weapons
• Atmospheric horror visuals
• Strong multiplayer community

• Engaging split-screen multiplayer modes
• Intuitive and creative level editor
• Diverse time-travel campaign settings
• Solid selection of characters and weapons

• Outdated graphics by modern standards
• Occasional AI pathfinding issues
• Limited customization options

• Campaign can feel repetitive during end-level extractions
• Limited to four human players locally
• Graphics and controls show their age compared to modern shooters