Arcade mode is the multiplayer aspect of the "TimeSplitters" series, but also provides the option to include AI-controlled bots with configurable difficulty levels, to act in place of human players. The games are notable for their large selection of multiplayer modes (such as a total of 16 different competition modes in "TimeSplitters 2"), spanning both traditional Deathmatch and Capture the Flag-type games, as well as other "TimeSplitters"-specific modes such as "Flame Tag", "Virus", "Shrink", and "Monkey Assistant." The games also provide players with options to customise multiple details of each game mode (such as rules and available weapons) to create a more varied experience.