70
This green-eyed feline can control the flow of time, but puzzles designed around that concept are lacking. Great idea, flawed execution. [Feb 2003, p.95]
60
Even seasoned gamers will have to replay Blinx's tougher levels dozens of times before succeeding... but replaying Blinx's levels more than a few times is just plain boring. [Winter 2002, p.90]
60
If you’re close to a wall, Blinx regularly disappears, so you’re left waddling around in first person mode, completely unable to judge distance or aim properly or in fact play the game properly.
10
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
10
BLiNX: the Time Sweeper is the best game ever made. Please make a third game already Mr. Microsoft, this masterpiece of a franchise doesn't deserve to be dead. I really liked the part where Blinx shot a Chronoblob in the face with some trash he found in the first level. Using time controls to break the flow of time is pretty fun, especially when they glitch out and do stuff like duplicate spawned in gold from bosses because you died after defeating them during REC.
10
Changed my life, Perfect. The game features fun 3-Dimensional Platforming, an interesting spin on combat, and beautiful graphics, all packaged onto the the XBOX console.
Blinx: The Time Sweeper
Xbox
Released On:
Oct 7, 2002
Metascore
Mixed or Average
71
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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100
If this game doesn't make you smile then you probably don't have a mouth. [Dec 2002, p.68]
81
It is visually impressive, has some decent audio features, and some great ideas. Too bad the crystal system became a pain and the game was so short.
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Generally Favorable
71% Positive
47 Ratings
47 Ratings
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7 Ratings
7 Ratings
Jul 1, 2023
10
BLiNX: the Time Sweeper is the best game ever made. Please make a third game already Mr. Microsoft, this masterpiece of a franchise doesn't deserve to be dead. I really liked the part where Blinx shot a Chronoblob in the face with some trash he found in the first level. Using time controls to break the flow of time is pretty fun, especially when they glitch out and do stuff like duplicate spawned in gold from bosses because you died after defeating them during REC.
80
The time control elements are so unique and the corresponding graphic effects are so cool that you'd be a fool to miss out on them.
74
The good news is that Blinx has a lot of potential to become a quality game series, and future games can be great if those areas needing improvement are addressed.
70
The game fell short of what I was hoping for, but it still was some fun to play.
60
Even seasoned gamers will have to replay Blinx's tougher levels dozens of times before succeeding... but replaying Blinx's levels more than a few times is just plain boring. [Winter 2002, p.90]
25
Horrendous, horribly, horribly frustrating later level designs, which totally ruin any love I previously had for the game.
Jun 29, 2023
10
Changed my life, Perfect. The game features fun 3-Dimensional Platforming, an interesting spin on combat, and beautiful graphics, all packaged onto the the XBOX console.
Feb 24, 2020
7
Man I wish I could rate this higher!! This game has so much going for it, and I enjoyed it, but damn is it frustrating!! Impressive graphics and great concept, ultimately held back by aggravating difficulty, repetitive levels & cheap deaths/glitches. I hope this one gets a proper remake, I think it still has a lot of juice left in it. Worth a play if you love Platformers. Backwards compatible for Xbox One!! Recommended for fans of Luigi’s Mansion, Spyro The Dragon, Banjo Kazooie, and the like.
Aug 8, 2017
6
The game was alright...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Aug 7, 2021
3
Super-slow movement speed and horrible, clunky controls make this one of the worst 3D "platformers" I have ever played.
Apr 28, 2022
1
Worst game in the world. Auto lock that makes you miss the target, **** movements, random enemy patterns, awful collisions. STAY AWAY FROM THIS GAME
SummaryBlinx is a cat on a mission to fix glitches in time. With the aid of his trusty and powerful Time Sweeper, Blinx must recover lost time crystals, fight Time Monsters, and ultimately rescue a kidnapped princess. Visit nearly 40 levels in warped-reality worlds inspired by Venice, canyons, caves, ancient ruins, and even the works of artist ... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- Xbox
Initial Release Date:Oct 7, 2002
Developer:
- Artoon
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