: You travel between these time periods frequently, often switching eras every few minutes after defeating mini-bosses. Mechanics: "Ikari Warriors with Time Travel"
: The game is notoriously difficult, adhering to the "one-hit-death" arcade philosophy. Interestingly, the mid-bosses are often considered much harder than the final stage bosses because of their speed and rapid-fire projectiles. Time Soldiers PSN
: Players are frequently treated to a distinctive, muffled death scream every time they fall in battle—which, given the difficulty, happens often. : You travel between these time periods frequently,
: Modern reviews are split; some find it a charming classic arcade experience for history buffs, while others argue the constant era-switching and rigid difficulty make it one of the rougher examples of the genre. Visuals and Audio : Players are frequently treated to a distinctive,
: You move across the screen while firing your default bazooka or collecting power-ups like rocket launchers and laser blasters .
The game centers on a simple yet ambitious premise: one or two soldiers must travel through various historical and future eras to rescue comrades held captive by bosses of that time period.