Power Rangers Time Force (video game)
{{Short description|2001 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Power Rangers Time Force
| image = Power Rangers Time Force (video game box art).jpg
| alt = A square video game cover with the title "Saban's Power Ranger Time Force" above five super hero characters in spandex costumes and helmets that cover their entire head and face. Each hero is a different color and the visor of their helmets have different shapes.
| caption = Game Boy Color cover art featuring the main protagonists: (left to right) Yellow Time Force Ranger, Pink Time Force Ranger, Red Time Force Ranger, Green Time Force Ranger, and Blue Time Force Ranger.
| developer = Natsume (GBC)
Vicarious Visions, Engine Software{{cite web|date=May 24, 2001|title=First Gameboy Advance title announces, Powerrangers™: Timeforce [sic]|url=http://www.engine-software.com/Engels/indexen.htm|website=Engine Software|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020605040329/http://www.engine-software.com/Engels/indexen.htm|archive-date=June 5, 2002|access-date=April 17, 2014}} (GBA)
Climax Studios (PS)
| publisher = THQ
| release = Game Boy Color
{{vgrelease|NA|May 2, 2001{{cite web|date=May 2, 2001|title=THQ AND SABAN'S CHART-TOPPING POWER RANGERS VIDEOGAME FRANCHISE SHIPS POWER RANGERS TIME FORCE FOR GAME BOY COLOR|url=http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-295.asp|website=THQ|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040416013158/http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-295.asp|archive-date=April 16, 2004|access-date=December 27, 2024}}|EU|November 23, 2001}}Windows
{{vgrelease|NA|September 5, 2001{{cite web|date=September 5, 2001|title=THQ AND SABAN SHIP POWER RANGERS TIME FORCE FOR PC|url=http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-330.asp|website=THQ|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040416011158/http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-330.asp|archive-date=April 16, 2004|access-date=March 18, 2023}}}}Game Boy Advance
{{vgrelease|NA|September 24, 2001{{cite web|date=September 24, 2001|title=THQ SHIPS POWER RANGERS TIME FORCE FOR GAME BOY ADVANCE|url=http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-338.asp|website=THQ|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040416011801/http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-338.asp|archive-date=April 16, 2004|access-date=March 18, 2023}}|EU|November 23, 2001}}PlayStation
{{vgrelease|NA|November 5, 2001{{cite web|date=November 5, 2001|title=THQ SHIPS POWER RANGERS TIME FORCE FOR PLAYSTATION GAME CONSOLE|url=http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-360.asp|website=THQ|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040416014217/http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-360.asp|archive-date=April 16, 2004|access-date=March 18, 2023}}|EU|December 7, 2001}}
| genre = Action
| modes = Single-player
| platforms = Game Boy Color, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation
}}
Power Rangers Time Force is a video game based on the 9th season of the TV series, Power Rangers Time Force released in 2001 and published by THQ. The game was released for the Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, and PlayStation.
Game Boy Color version
The Game Boy Color version is a platforming side-scroller. The five Time Force rangers travel through time stopping enemies. The player can choose to play as any of the five main Time Force Rangers. The game also features Zord battles.
Game Boy Advance version
The Game Boy Advance version is a beat 'em up side-scroller. This version follows the show more closely. The player must travel through various stages to stop the evil Ransik. All five Time Force Rangers are playable in the game. The Quantum Ranger is playable when the player earns the Quantum Morpher power-up, allowing the Ranger the player is controlling to use the powers of the Quantum Ranger. The game also features Zord battles, however, only the Time Force Megazord in mode red is playable in these battles. This game is similar to the 2003 Power Rangers: Ninja Storm video game for GBA.
PlayStation version
The PlayStation version, developed by Climax Studios is a 3D action game that featured single and 2 player battles, the latter having only the Megazords and the main bosses. The player can find a Time Artifact hidden in each level, and a health bar bonus is awarded if the level is completed within the time limit. All seven artifacts must be collected to unlock the Quantum Ranger.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
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| na = true
| GR_GBA = 59%{{cite web|title=Power Rangers: Time Force for Game Boy Advance|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/470429-power-rangers-time-force/index.html|website=GameRankings|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501011631/https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/470429-power-rangers-time-force/index.html|archive-date=May 1, 2019|access-date=December 27, 2024}}
| 4P_PS = 47%{{cite web|last=Oertel|first=Mathias|date=January 12, 2002|title=Power Rangers [Time Force] (PS) [date mislabeled as "January 12, 2001"]|url=https://www.4p.de/test/power_rangers/252|website=4Players|publisher=4Players GmbH|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026235706/https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PlayStation/Test/1055/252/0/Power_Rangers.html|archive-date=October 26, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=December 27, 2024}}
| GStar_PC = 9%{{cite magazine|title=Power Rangers Time Force|language=de|magazine=GameStar|publisher=Webedia|date=January 2002}}
| IGN_GBA = 6/10{{cite web|last=Harris|first=Craig|date=November 1, 2001|title=Power Rangers Time Force (GBA)|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/11/02/power-rangers-time-force|website=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127120742/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/11/02/power-rangers-time-force|archive-date=November 27, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=December 27, 2024}}
| JXV_GBA = 8/20{{cite web|author=Shreddy|date=December 3, 2001|title=Test: Power Rangers : Time Force (GBA)|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0000/00001766_test.htm|language=fr|website=Jeuxvideo.com|publisher=Webedia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040218002411/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0000/00001766_test.htm|archive-date=February 18, 2004|url-status=live|access-date=December 27, 2024}}
| NP_GBA = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite magazine|title=Power Rangers Time Force (GBA)|magazine=Nintendo Power|publisher=Nintendo of America|volume=150|date=November 2001}}
| PCG_PC = 13%{{cite magazine|title=Power Rangers Time Force|language=de|magazine=PC Games|publisher=Computec|date=January 2002}}
}}
The Game Boy Advance and PlayStation versions received mixed reviews.
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External links
Power Rangers Time Force can be played for free in the browser on the Internet Archive
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