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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE definative death match game, 28 Feb 2001
By A Customer
When it comes to online games, I've always been more of a team game player. I've tended to go for the reality based games like counter-strike and it's ilk, but in Unreal Tournament I found a game that is great fun in all of it's guises. I can safely say that it is truly one of the greatest games ever created. Forget Quake III, it's ugly, clunky, completely lacking in character, and all in all, a disapointing waste of a fantastic engine. The Unreal engine wins hands down on all those fronts. It is a visual treat (especially on a newer computer, where you will see much more detail than previous generations of CPU's and 3D cards tended to allow) with an easy to use, intuitive, and unobtrusive interface, and if you're looking for character... this game has it by the bucket loads.The engine may be slightly less advanced than the Quake III engine (for now - but they are always updating it) but not by much. Besides, it's simply the tool by which some of the best designed game maps in the known universe have been compiled. Every map has been thought through properly, with careful thought being put into the style of setting, creating a playable layout, and making the level as much of a death trap as possible. This game has gone for beauty of design rather than ugliness to create a believable setting. Obviously a game created by people who understood what gamers want; Fast hardcore killing. And plenty of it. another beauty of this game is the high quality of the maps and mods (modifications to the game) that are available on the internet. Because the game attracted a certain style of mapper, and designer, there are many near proffesional quality maps and mods available (and at planetunreal.com one of the original designers will rate the best of them) and a not inconsiderable number of proffesional quality ones around at that either. These should probably keep you happy until the cows come home, or at least the follow up to Unreal Tournament arrives. All in all, playing this game is almost like watching a deadly ballet.
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5 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE ABSOLUTELY UNSURPASSED CLASSIC FPS!!!, 17 Nov 2007
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
Where should I begin praising the PERFECT GAME?
Graphically, it may seem dated today yet it was cutting edge at its time. I remember getting the original game, almost 10 years ago, bundled with an nVidia graphix-card - and could not believe my eyes! Beautifully rendered surfaces, exceptional environments and an UNBELIEVABLE sky.
The weapons are well designed, there are upgrades and all have two different modes of firing! Walk and there is (adjustable) bobbing. Jump and you better had measured the distance or land in water - otherwise you get torn to pieces.
The game is pretty much linear, yet shortcuts or back-doors are available at numerous points - so exploring is encouraged. Simple puzzles add to the game's appeal (push a lever to drop the ladder here or turn the power on to activate the elevator there) - and usually reward with a weapon powerup.
Something lacking in many shooters even today is UNREAL's balance and fairness: you could take an enemy down with a single sniper headshot - but so could they. UNREAL was the first game that WHERE you landed your shot started to count on the damage it did. EPIC had done a MONUMENTAL JOB!
What separated this game from the rest though were mainly two things: its unsurpassed atmosphere and its immersive story.
From the very first moment you wake up on the prison ship that was carrying you but crashed on an alien planet, you are gripped by fear and apprehension. You get only fleeing glimpses of the aliens - yet find ample evidence of their cruel handiwork on the ship's crew.
The first weapon you get is quite weak so you actually believe to be wandering out of the ship an into a world unknown with a puny phase gun. As the game progresses you are rewarded with both confidence and very impressive and innovative weapons. Who can forget the spinning blade-gun, blades bouncing around and shooting around corners but also yourself if not careful!
On top of everything else, the game is HUGE! The content of the original UNREAL alone would have been released in at least 3 installments today... Not to mention its (included for free!) multiplayer that spawned the UNREAL TOURNAMENT series.
They just don't make them like this anymore...
WITH THE HIGHEST RECOMMENDATIONS !!!
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2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant, 13 Dec 2000
These games are great..!! They have so much detail brilliant weapons, great level and it is great to play.... Deathmatch mode is fantastic. I recommend this to anyone who likes 3D shoot 'em' ups.
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