Killing Time: Resurrected

92%
Game Brain Score Based on 92 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • story
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In Killing Time: Resurrected, players explore the Conway Estate while battling supernatural enemies, solving puzzles, and uncovering a mystical Egyptian artifact's dark secrets. This remastered edition boasts high-resolution character artwork and upscaled environmental textures from the original 3DO and PC versions. With a blend of gunplay, strategy, and paranormal graphics, players must put an end to the curse and restore order.

  • PC
  • Windows
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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews
music7 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Killing Time: Resurrected is a well-executed remaster that combines the best elements of both the 3DO and PC versions, enhancing gameplay, graphics, and overall experience.
  • The game features a unique blend of FMV storytelling and first-person shooter mechanics, providing an engaging atmosphere and a nostalgic trip for fans of retro games.
  • Players appreciate the variety of enemies, intriguing plot, and the ability to explore a large interconnected world without loading screens, making for a fun and immersive experience.
  • The game suffers from confusing map design and a lack of respawning enemies, leading to tedious backtracking and pacing issues as players search for keys and items.
  • Some players have reported bugs and issues with the save system, including getting trapped in certain areas and the inability to quicksave effectively.
  • While the remaster improves many aspects, some critics feel it lacks enough modern enhancements and polish compared to other Nightdive remasters, making it feel dated in certain areas.
  • music26 mentions

    The game's music has received mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy and unique soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. However, some players find certain tracks to be obnoxious or jarring, leading to a divide in opinion about the quality of the music. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm, despite some criticisms regarding its inconsistency.

    • “The game is very straightforward with an interesting plot, unique enemies, reliable weapons, and a catchy soundtrack.”
    • “The unique atmosphere, combined with distinctive visuals and music, creates a haunting experience.”
    • “Combat, story, and cutscenes are excellent, and the music for each level is phenomenal!”
    • “The soundtrack is pretty hilarious... what the hell were the devs smoking?”
    • “The music is alright until some squizo music starts playing non-stop.”
    • “The rest of the music is obnoxious and has me questioning if whoever the hell the composer is was either doing crack or just rubbing his ass over a synthesizer.”
  • gameplay16 mentions

    The gameplay of the remastered version has received positive feedback for its fast-paced action, improved controls, and enhanced graphics, making it feel more modern while retaining the charm of the original. Players appreciate the large open world, visually striking enemies, and the blend of design elements from both the 3DO and PC versions. However, some critics note that despite these improvements, the mechanics may still feel lackluster compared to contemporary shooters.

    • “Thankfully, this remaster greatly improves gameplay, controls, graphics, and frame rate.”
    • “What Nightdive has done here is meshed all of the great design and gameplay from the official PC port, and all of the charm, soul, and 'campiness' from the original 3DO title, creating the best possible way to play this game.”
    • “The gameplay and level design seems skewed much more towards the PC version of the game than the 3DO version, but the developers wisely carried over the superior sprites from the 3DO release, which were much more interesting and scary.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced, featuring a variety of visually striking enemies, secrets, and puzzles.”
    • “But as a video game and shooter in 2024, this is pretty lackluster when it comes to mechanics.”
  • story13 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its innovative integration into gameplay, allowing players to maintain control during narrative sequences, which enhances immersion and sets it apart from other shooters of its time. The narrative, delivered through unique FMV sequences and the perspectives of ghosts, combines elements of horror and humor, creating an intriguing and engaging experience. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a significant draw, appealing even to those who may not typically enjoy shooters.

    • “It's such a simple and clever trick, allowing story beats to play naturally in-world, that I'm amazed I've never seen another shooter of the era attempt it.”
    • “Being able to walk around during story sequences with full control almost makes the game feel like the missing link on the way to more story-based shooters like Half-Life and BioShock.”
    • “The way it used FMV sequences placed into the game as sprites is something I don't remember ever seeing, and the emphasis on storytelling in what is basically an otherwise mindless shooter was cool.”
    • “Clearly, they designed this game with the intention of attracting non-shooter fans who might be enticed by the innovative storytelling.”
    • “The blend of doom with cheeky horror is quite insane: the clowns are hilarious, and there's lore/story explaining everything too, so it sort of makes sense.”
    • “However, if you're looking for a complex maze and mission hints, don't play it.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The remastered graphics have received high praise for significantly enhancing the visual experience, with many users appreciating the HD quality, smoother gameplay, and improved frame rate. The unique atmosphere and distinctive aesthetics contribute to a haunting experience, while the nostalgic charm of retro visuals and cheesy FMVs adds to the overall enjoyment. Overall, the remaster is considered a definitive version that successfully revitalizes the original's appeal.

    • “The unique atmosphere, combined with distinctive visuals and music, creates a haunting experience.”
    • “I’m grateful for the HD graphics, smoother gameplay, and restored content that makes this the definitive version.”
    • “Graphics look great (for a remaster, not a remake) and I've not run into any bugs during my playthrough.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
    • “The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to capture the player's interest.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its intriguing and ominous vibe, enhanced by distinctive visuals and music that create a haunting and surreal experience. Many players find the art and overall ambiance to be a standout feature, contributing significantly to their engagement with the game.

    • “Where killing time shines is in its art and atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere in this game is just top notch; it has an ominous vibe throughout pretty much every part of it, and a lot of areas look surreal.”
    • “Its unique atmosphere, coupled with distinctive visuals and music, creates a haunting, mysterious experience.”
    • “I kept coming back because the atmosphere and that '90s boutique console FMV were appealing, but the controls were rough.”
    • “The atmosphere was top-notch.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in "Killing Time" is characterized by its dark and absurd elements, blending stylish visuals with comedic scenarios, such as encounters with quirky characters like housekeeper ladies and clowns. The game's soundtrack adds to the hilarity, leaving players amused and questioning the developers' creative choices. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's unique open-world experience.

    • “Killing Time is a pretty unique open-world old-school shooter game with pretty dark humor.”
    • “Also, the soundtrack is pretty hilarious... what the hell were the devs smoking?”
    • “Game is dripping with style, humor, and blood.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, "Killing Time" is considered a relatively stable game, with only minor glitches reported. Most players experienced a smooth gameplay experience, with occasional issues like music cutting out or soft locks occurring infrequently.

    • “Killing Time isn't an especially buggy game, but I did have the aforementioned scenario happen to me precisely once (thankfully, pretty early on).”
    • “A stable way to play this game without music cutting out, jank, and glitches that soft lock you from completing the game.”
    • “Just a couple of minor glitches, but I appreciate the crypt section and the extras.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization is generally positive, with performance reaching up to 120fps; however, players have reported random stuttering issues, particularly during loading areas.

    • “Random stuttering, mostly during loading areas.”
    • “Optimized performance up to 120fps.”
    • “Optimized performance up to 120fps.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it requires revisiting large areas to collect missed items, which can detract from the overall experience.

    • “I missed a small area and had to revisit the entire island at the end of the game just to find one last key item, which turned into a tedious process.”
    • “The grinding feels endless, and it often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I spent hours farming for resources, only to realize that the rewards weren't worth the time invested.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game features multiple endings, which significantly enhances its replayability by encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.

    • “The game also offers multiple endings, enhancing its replay value.”
    • “Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse choices and paths available.”
    • “The random events and character interactions keep the experience fresh every time.”
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