description Time Crisis 3 (PS2) Overview
Time Crisis 3 is a rail shooter developed by Namco, first released as an arcade game in 2002 and later ported to the PlayStation 2. It retains the series' signature foot pedal mechanism that allows players to take cover and reload, while introducing a new multiple-weapon system that lets players switch between a handgun, machine gun, shotgun, and grenades. The game follows two VSSE agents, Alan Dunaway and Wesley Lambert, on a mission to neutralize a military threat on the fictional Mediterranean island of Astigos. The PS2 version includes additional content such as a rescue mission mode and a two-player split-screen mode not found in the arcade original.
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What new weapon system did Time Crisis 3 introduce?
*Time Crisis 3* added a selectable weapon system allowing players to switch between a handgun, machine gun, shotgun, and grenade launcher during gameplay, each with limited ammunition for all but the default handgun. This was a major addition to the series' signature pedal-based cover mechanic, where players press a foot pedal to emerge from cover and release it to hide. Previous entries in the series only offered the standard handgun.
When was Time Crisis 3 released on PlayStation 2?
*Time Crisis 3* was first released in arcades by Namco in 2002. The PlayStation 2 port was released in 2004 in North America and Europe. The PS2 version added extra content including a "Crisis Mission" mode not found in the arcade original.
Do you need a GunCon to play Time Crisis 3 on PS2?
*Time Crisis 3* on PS2 is fully compatible with the GunCon 2 light gun peripheral, which provides the intended arcade-style experience. The game can also be played with a standard DualShock 2 controller, where the pedal mechanic is mapped to a controller button. The GunCon 2 connects to the PS2's video output to register screen shots.
Who are the playable characters in Time Crisis 3?
The two playable protagonists are VSSE agents Alan Dunaway and Wesley Lambert, sent to neutralize a military threat on a Mediterranean island. The game supports both single-player and two-player cooperative play. The PS2 port also includes a side story mode featuring the character Alicia Winston, a sniper.
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