Namco’s Time Crisis series was one of the most popular light gun shooter franchises of the ’90s, with the first three games becoming sizeable hits both in arcades and on home consoles.
However, in more recent years, the series has become arcade-exclusive, with 2015’s Time Crisis 5 never getting ported to home formats.
Thankfully, because it’s running on Unreal Engine 3 and Windows, you can actually play Time Crisis 5 natively on your modern-day PC – a fact that more people need to be aware of, we think.
There’s a guide on how to do this here, and it’s worth noting that you’ll be using your mouse to interact with the game, as light gun support isn’t included.
However, with the Sinden Light Gun on the market, there’s the chance that someone might make Time Crisis 5 compatible for a more authentic experience.
Go on.... treat yourself to a new game.
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Whoa, I had no idea you could play Time Crisis 5 on PC! That’s seriously awesome. I remember spending hours in the arcade blasting away at those enemies. The fact that it runs on Unreal Engine 3 makes it even cooler. Using a mouse instead of a light gun is a bit of a bummer, but hey, it’s better than nothing. And with the Sinden Light Gun out now, there’s hope for a more authentic experience in the future. Definitely gonna check out that guide and relive some of those classic moments!
Wow, I had no idea you could play Time Crisis 5 on PC! That’s awesome news for fans of the series. It’s a shame it never got a proper home console release, but being able to play it natively on a modern setup is a game changer. Using a mouse instead of a light gun might feel a bit weird at first, but it’s cool that there are options like the Sinden Light Gun for those looking for that classic arcade vibe. Definitely gonna check out that guide and give it a shot! Who else is ready to relive those intense shootouts?