The long-awaited full sequel to one of the original PlayStations best pure arcade games arrives in the shape of Time Crisis 2, instantly bringing PlayStation 2 gamers an even stronger adrenaline rush of utter gaming heaven. Youll need a lightgun to play it properly--the G-Con 2 is highly recommended--and once youre kitted up youre launched straight into the frenetic action. Complete with a hokum mission about saving the day, the aim is to shoot the bad guys, while leaving the innocent--including your partner--out of the line of fire. Theres so much to follow on screen and such addictive gameplay that you simply cant help but have fun. For added enjoyment you can invest in another lightgun and play with a second player, which youll end up doing until your fingers bleed. Things arent entirely perfect, of course. Like the first incarnation, the game is quite short, and it wont take too long to get through the handful of levels provided. Furthermore, the one-player game doesnt hold an enormous amount of long-term appeal. Ultimately though, this is one of the best pick-up and play game on the PlayStation 2. No doubt it will be surpassed in due course, but if you enjoy high-quality arcade games, you absolutely need Time Crisis 2. It really is as simple as that. --Simon Brew
