My unreal2 review.

Akuma · **My unreal2 review. -** 02-12-2003, 06:52 AM

First off I just want to say that I have no idea why people say this game is so bad. It's not THAT bad.

Graphics: With the new Unreal Engine, this game looks incredible. In my opinion is looks more polished and refined then UT2k3. The amount of detail on character's faces is amazing.
Perfect 10 out of 10.

Stability: I was surprised how high I could set the graphic, and it not lag on my reletivly low-end machine. I was playing at 800x600 with everything on medium execpt shadows(low) and skin detail(highest). I stay around 20-40 FPS throughout the game except when they are more than 1 auto-turret firing. Even then the screen is filled with fog and you are surrounded by 20-30 enemies all firing you, FPS doesn't drop much.
9 out of 10.

Gameplay: This is where the game starts to go downhill. They are only 8-9 levels so this game is relitivly short. Though they are extremely action packed. I beat it on normal in 4 days playing for 2-3 hours each day. Many of the levels are repetive, you are either breaking into an unbelievably heavy guarded building and stealing artifact; Covering an ally as they fix something or rescue them; or a defend-the-base type mission where you set up defences then just sit back and shoot anything that moves. Then between each level there is an 'interactive cut scene' that all you do is talk to your crew members and find out about new weapons/ missions.
5 out of 10.

Stroyline: Would have been better if they wasn't one... Here's the over-view. There are 7 'artifacts' of unknown power. Your company, another group of humans, and the Saaja or something are all trying to collect them. You must go from planet to planet collecting the artifacts. Thats all...
2 out of 10.

Weapons: Another great part of this game is the weapons. Very diversfied and detailed weapons. You have a pistol that new runs out of ammo, the standard assault rifle, a very powerful shotgun(best gun in the game?), a flamethrower, a 50cal pistol, a grenade launcher with 6 different types of grenades, a rocket launcher, a gun that shoots out spiders, a gun that shoots a railgun-like lazer, and a giant cannon that shoots glowing green balls at are instant-kills. Each weapon has its ups and downs.
Perfect 10 out of 10.

Enemies: U2 did pretty good with this too. When you start the game your only enemies are fast-moving, 4-legged, aliens with guns that fire lazers that will bounce around until they hit something; and the Saaja(sp?), giant gorilla-like aliens with 2ft metal claws on their wrists. Later in the game they shoot slow moving lazers at your. Through out the game you'll fight little yellow spiders, giant red spiders, other humans, and machine-like bugs. In most of the 9 or so levels you only fight other human which sucks.
8 out of 10.

Multiplayer: None.
0 out of 10.

Overall: A fairly solid game with great graphics and weapons; but a crappy storyline and no multiplayer.
Total points: 6.3

SoLiDUS · 02-12-2003, 06:57 AM

I agree.

Akuma · 02-12-2003, 07:33 AM

Oh yeah the the #1 reason this game is good:

[img]http://www.dodstudios.net/uploads/uploads/unreal2aida001.jpg[/img]

02-12-2003, 07:40 AM

mmm...i think i'll install it

geRV · 02-12-2003, 07:43 AM

Anyone mentioned the sound in the game absoloutely sucks. Your assault rifle just sounds pathetic. oOo:

pest · 02-12-2003, 07:54 AM

I have to say that is a pretty accurate review. It was a bit of a let down when there was no recoil, weapon sway when running and no footstep audio, but that is fogotten quickly. The levels are a bit repetitive, but still entertaining. Graphics are unmatched - ANYWHERE - but a bit of a resource hog. The story line is better than a 2, if only because you get to drool all over Aida while listening, but they should have given you a method to opt out of the cutscenes.

Most people that dont like the game are too close to it. They have been waiting and dreaming about it forever. They wanted unreal 1, part 2. It doesnt stay very true to unreal 1, but is a great game all the same. Many of the same people whine about ut2k3 too, another great game. UT2k3 is evrything MOH is not. Its fast, smooth, vivid, bright, smooth, phenominal graphics, balanced weapons, clearly defined teams, smotth, supported, unrealistic but completely within its context. Did I mention smooth?

pest · 02-12-2003, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerard

Anyone mentioned the sound in the game absoloutely sucks. Your assault rifle just sounds pathetic. oOo:

Havent noticed.

Akuma · 02-12-2003, 09:01 AM

Yeah the Assault Rifle sound does suck... you can't even hear it in battle. I always use the shotgun over the assault rifle. But ze flamethrower is defenetly my fav.

[img]http://www.dodstudios.net/uploads/uploads/unrealflame001.jpg[/img]

02-12-2003, 09:05 AM

[quote="Gothic_child180":9b43a]Oh yeah the the #1 reason this game is good:

[img]http://www.dodstudios.net/uploads/uploads/unreal2aida001.jpg[/img][/quote:9b43a] lets get soe of that in moh

Bazooka_Joe · 02-12-2003, 11:20 AM

It is SP only? Damn. . That's such a letdown. Like Max Payne & Mafia, and Hitman 2. hake:

BallisticWookie · 02-12-2003, 09:56 PM

Yeah, single player only but the multiplayer code is still there and there are groups out there trying to make a CO-OP mod....I hope they achieve this goal !!

Milla · 02-12-2003, 10:00 PM

I like this game, i just got it tonight, and so far i give it about an 8

Slinky2397 · 02-12-2003, 11:17 PM

[quote="Gothic_child180":6a328]Oh yeah the the #1 reason this game is good:

[img]http://www.dodstudios.net/uploads/uploads/unreal2aida001.jpg[/img][/quote:6a328]

Grease on the stomach, a mechanic. evil: cool: I got plenty of monkey grease and oil....

SW-14 · 02-12-2003, 11:56 PM

Looks like a snake tattoo to me...

Old Reliable · 02-13-2003, 12:35 AM

looks like pixels, not appealing