Platforms
- PCAug 10, 2017NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.268 Players
- PlayStation 4Sep 12, 20177.2playscore6.33 Critics8.170 Players
- Xbox OneSep 15, 2017NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchOct 26, 2017NAplayscore6.88 CriticsNA0 Players
- AndroidMar 01, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.871 Players
- iOSOct 18, 20177.8playscore7.03 Critics9.187 Players
- PS VitaJan 30, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
17 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Time Recoil is a solid twin-stick shooter and is definitely the best of 10tons' previous titles in the genre. Its simplicity in both gameplay and controls mean it’s easy to pick up and play at your own leisure, making it a perfect fit for the PS Vita. If you’re a fan of Hotline Miami, Neon Chrome, Jydge, or any other twin-stick shooter for that matter, then Time Recoil is well worth your time.
Simon Fitzgerald · Feb 17, 2018 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewTime Recoil isn’t about hiding behind an obstacle and exchanging shots with your enemies. It’s about entering a room with guns blazing leaving your enemies for dead and using your time powers along the way.
Heath Shusterman-Zimmerman · Dec 04, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewTime Recoil is a fun game that feels rewarding in triumph and moreish in failure. Sure, the graphics are rubbish and the plot seems written by an eight-year-old after a newfound discovery of 80s action films, but there is a fun and rather stylish shooter contained underneath its overall cheap presentation. There’s also an addictively difficult time attack mode to fine tune your rampage for those that want to truly feel like a badass.
Darren Palma · Dec 02, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewTime Recoil is the perfect follow up for anyone that enjoyed Neon Chrome. It takes the structure that made Neon so great, but replaces the RPG and roguelike elements with the time mechanics, creating a whole new experience. Time Recoil is my third experience with this line of games from 10Tons and although I do still enjoy Neon Chrome more, this one comes in at a close second.
David Lloyd · Nov 07, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewTime Recoil feels like the most refined of 10tons' three top-down shooter titles on Switch, and while initial frustration and slightly unspectacular visuals are drawbacks, it is the crux of the game that makes it both more enjoyable and immediately more satisfying. Having a more fleshed out story - as well as quick missions, the time manipulation mechanic and twin stick arcade thrills - sets this game up to be a more layered take on the now familiar genre.
Jon Cousins · Nov 01, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewTime Recoil gets high marks purely because of how inventive its levels are and how well the game controls. The time-slowing mechanics here aren’t necessarily revolutionary, and the game’s story is pretty bland, but the way Time Recoil builds around these conceits while controlling like a dream makes it a fantastic follow up to Neon Chrome, and an amazing dual-stick shooter in its own right.
Campbell Bird · Oct 30, 2017 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewTime Recoil is an outstanding top-down strategy game that gives off the appearance of a top-down shooter. It has finely-tuned melee and gun-based combat that rewards fast reflexes. It’s tough and challenging, but can be conquered with patience, skill and learning the core mechanics on a deeper level.
Jeremy Peeples · Oct 28, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewMany aspects of Time Recoil show potential, but the only part that is actualized is its gameplay. The typically confusing time-travel plot impedes enjoyment as does the randomness in levels, which nearly diminishes that stellar gameplay.
Wyatt Daniels · Sep 26, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewTime Recoil is a competent action game with a gimmicky but cool mechanic that controls pretty darn well too. But it’s not a good sign when that central idea becomes old and tiresome. I wished there was more variety in levels because the overall story is interesting despite not being entirely original.
Anthony Bacchus · Sep 17, 2017 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewTime Recoil is a mess. It doesn't seem to know if it wants to encourage flowing, fast-paced gameplay or more deliberation. Things explode, enemies kill with accuracy while you dash around and the only thing to resolve everything is the time-slow aspect. The problem is that this requires a little tactical planning, but enemy placements are not apparent enough to allow for much of it.
Leo Epema · Dec 24, 2018 Reviewed on iOS, AndRead full review
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About the game
Time Recoil is a top-down shooter by 10tons - the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Kill to slow time, enter slow motion gunfights, and gain special moves. The satisfaction of punching through walls while time slows down is beyond words to describe - you must experience it yourself!