
Release Date: October 17, 2024
A remastered version of the FPP shooter from 1996, created by Nightdive Studios known for reviving classics. In Killing Time: Resurrected we visit a cursed mansion during the 1930s, dealing with hordes of monsters with the help of various weapons and solving puzzles.
Killing Time: Resurrected is a remastered version of the FPS titled Killing Time, released for personal computers in 1996 (a few months earlier, the title debuted on the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer console). The Nightdive Studios team is behind the project, specializing in refreshing classics and responsible for such titles as Turok Remastered, Blood: Fresh Supply, Shadow Man Remastered and System Shock Remake.
Killing Time: Resurrected takes us to the 1930s. Wanting to secure eternal life for herself, the wealthy heiress - Tess Conway - steals the water clock of Thoth, once belonging to Pharaoh Ramses, and performs a dark ritual in her residence on Manticus Island. However, things do not go according to her plan, as all the participants of the ceremony are turned into bloodthirsty monsters and apparitions.
During the game we take on the role of a former Egyptology student who, unaware of the danger awaiting him, comes to the Conway estate to take the artifact from Tess's hands. After crossing the threshold of the eerie dwelling, he has no choice but to grab a weapon and engage in a bloody battle for survival, as well as try to find and destroy the clock in order to reverse the curse.
In Killing Time: Resurrected we watch the action from a first-person perspective (FPP). While exploring the Conway residence and its backyard, we mainly eliminate hordes of enemies. We fight against adversaries using a wide range of firearms (led by the Thompson machine gun), as well as melee weapons, Molotov cocktails, or more sophisticated armaments, such as a flamethrower or a magical ankh cross.
Along the way we also have to solve various puzzles, collect vases with fragments of Tess's soul, and listen to the memories of seven guests of the mansion, thus learning about the dark history of this place.
Killing Time: Resurrected stands out from the original mainly due to its refreshed graphics. A characteristic feature of the original were the digitized characters played by actors, which we could watch not only in movie intermissions, but also during gameplay. For the needs of the remaster, their new high-resolution versions have been prepared. We can also switch to those known from the original Killing Time at any time.
In addition, the creators focused on textures and interface, prepared a special graphics package and modernized the controls.
Platforms:
PC Windows October 18, 2024
PlayStation 4 October 17, 2024
Xbox One October 17, 2024
Nintendo Switch October 17, 2024
PlayStation 5 October 17, 2024
Xbox Series X/S October 17, 2024
Developer: Nightdive Studios
Publisher: Ziggurat
Age restrictions: 16+
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System Requirements for Killing Time: Resurrected Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-12400T 1.8 GHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card Intel HD or better, 1 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 945 3 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 610, 1 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Killing Time: Resurrected Video Game.
PlayStation Universe: 6 / 10 by John-Paul Jones
Though Killing Time: Resurrected can't really hang with other boomer shooters in 2024, let alone more contemporary fare from a fundamentals perspective, I'm still happy that Nightdive Studios has cemented its heroic status by remastering it to an extremely high standard anyway and its love for the source material is abundantly clear. In spite of its clunky and flawed fundamentals, Killing Time is indicative of a shooter that wasn't afraid to try new things in 1995 and if there's one thing that remains true even now, it's that more FPS efforts could certainly learn to take a risk or two.
Completexbox: 70 / 100 by Dan Boise
Killing Time: Resurrected is mindless shooter where players just around killing everything. While the gameplay/shooting in and of itself is a blast and holds up generally well, the archaic DOOM formula find key, find door, rinse, repeat gets old and irritating as you’d expect. The exteriors are fun and enjoyable to explore, but insides are confusing and visuals makes it easy to miss doors. If you’re craving an old school 1990s experience, Killing Time: Resurrected is definitely the best option out there. However, if you enjoy a more linear, straight to the point experience, Killing Time: Resurrected will be an irrtating experience.
Destructoid: 8.5 / 10 by Zoey Handley
This might be Nightdive’s most important remaster. While the developer has helped polish up already popular games like Quake and System Shock, Killing Time benefits far more from their tender touch. It was already great, but this remaster makes it easier to digest. It really brings out its highlights, allowing the whole thing to shine a lot brighter. If you have never explored Matinicus Island, Killing Time: Resurrected is easily the best way to do so, and it’s high time you did.
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