Doom III
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I think this game deserves no praise. It can hardly render more than 2-3 enemies at once, the looks are not that stunning, because you usually see cramped, narrow rooms and close combat with the same Imp that gets created by a trigger in your back over and over.
Gameplay is also a step backward, even compared to the old Dooms. For atmosphere, I found playing as a Marine in Aliens vs. Predator creepier.
But if someone is interested in seeing how this game runs and looks, high detail, no AA:
http://www.longasc.de/stuff/doom3.zip
Radeon 9800 Pro, Athlon 64-3000, 1024 MB RAM.
On my P4 2,8 with 1 GB RAM and Ti4400 it runs not so good, regardless if low or high texture detail - resolution is important for framerate, unusual today.
Note that it is black in black. I recommend increasing gamma and making the monitor brighter.
This game might appeal to a horror crowd, all others will quickly get bored by a repetitive and not really good looking shooter. There are many games out that have more impressive Visuals and larger maps, like Far Cry and Joint Operations. UT 2004 is even capable of having more than 4 players on screen in Multiplayer without getting framerate issues.
So what the fuss about this game. It is a big letdown.
Gameplay is also a step backward, even compared to the old Dooms. For atmosphere, I found playing as a Marine in Aliens vs. Predator creepier.
But if someone is interested in seeing how this game runs and looks, high detail, no AA:
http://www.longasc.de/stuff/doom3.zip
Radeon 9800 Pro, Athlon 64-3000, 1024 MB RAM.
On my P4 2,8 with 1 GB RAM and Ti4400 it runs not so good, regardless if low or high texture detail - resolution is important for framerate, unusual today.
Note that it is black in black. I recommend increasing gamma and making the monitor brighter.
This game might appeal to a horror crowd, all others will quickly get bored by a repetitive and not really good looking shooter. There are many games out that have more impressive Visuals and larger maps, like Far Cry and Joint Operations. UT 2004 is even capable of having more than 4 players on screen in Multiplayer without getting framerate issues.
So what the fuss about this game. It is a big letdown.
Akka
Moody old mage.
I agree there is repetitivity.
But to say the graphics are not that good, please ! They are simply stunning ! The models are extremely detailed, and the shadows are numerous, perfectly drawn, and accurate.
The game is actually quite slow on default, but as I said, by making a slight modification in the config file, you can actually have an big gain in framerate.
But to say the graphics are not that good, please ! They are simply stunning ! The models are extremely detailed, and the shadows are numerous, perfectly drawn, and accurate.
The game is actually quite slow on default, but as I said, by making a slight modification in the config file, you can actually have an big gain in framerate.
Yea, Akka, too many shadows. I hardly see the gorgeous graphics. Add in the narrow passageways, and you have pissed me off. Hell is a bit better.
I also miss the lush vegetation that many new games feature, wide and large areas, this is simply not my game.
I also miss the lush vegetation that many new games feature, wide and large areas, this is simply not my game.
thestonesfan
A Client of Ron Kuby
Have you played System Shock 2, Akka? I have a feeling you would really enjoy that game. The graphics aren't so hot by today's standards, but it's hands-down the creepiest game I've played. I was hoping Doom 3 would draw some favorable comparisons to it, but it hasn't.
I haven't played Doom 3, though. I need to get a new computer first.
I haven't played Doom 3, though. I need to get a new computer first.
If I'd want to play Doom III I'd have to spend:
Athlon 2200+ for 79,-
Videocard (128MB) for 169,-
Doom3 itself for 55,-
Total: 303,-
Athlon 2200+ for 79,-
Videocard (128MB) for 169,-
Doom3 itself for 55,-
Total: 303,-
Akka
Moody old mage.
Never played System Shock 2. Planned to, but I admit I have a hard time to dare to try something with early nineties graphics ^^
I should go to the underdogs and try, one day
I should go to the underdogs and try, one day
Thrawn
Emperor
System Shock 2 is not early nineties. Was released in 1999. So unless you get a pirated copy, you won't find it freely available for download.
NetGear
King
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The biggest weakness is the fear factor.
Atmosphere and all the scripted stuff make for nice eerie setting, but game is too damn easy that you would hardly get scared. Great the zombies look damn scary and all, but they can hardly harm you. I feel 100% safe even with my flashlight out with most of the enemies. The game is like the most wonderfully propped movie monster you've seen in a dark alley, but when you know its just a guy behind a custom.. it just kills it.
Heck I'll club most enemies to death with flashlights. Whats the scare in that if you can simply exploit dumb AIs to kill monsters without any threat to ur character? No threat just kills fear.
Also, game needs more monster respawning frenzy. It just isnt scary enough with so few monsters scattered on levels. Ive heard technology's limitation is at fault for this, so perhaps next generation games that utilize Doom 3's engine could fix this problem. There just simply isnt enough pressure to make mistakes. You can move millimeter by millimeter and complete all objectives incredibly safely. Boring and so not scary. Wheres the panic factor in that?
Atmosphere and all the scripted stuff make for nice eerie setting, but game is too damn easy that you would hardly get scared. Great the zombies look damn scary and all, but they can hardly harm you. I feel 100% safe even with my flashlight out with most of the enemies. The game is like the most wonderfully propped movie monster you've seen in a dark alley, but when you know its just a guy behind a custom.. it just kills it.
Heck I'll club most enemies to death with flashlights. Whats the scare in that if you can simply exploit dumb AIs to kill monsters without any threat to ur character? No threat just kills fear.
Also, game needs more monster respawning frenzy. It just isnt scary enough with so few monsters scattered on levels. Ive heard technology's limitation is at fault for this, so perhaps next generation games that utilize Doom 3's engine could fix this problem. There just simply isnt enough pressure to make mistakes. You can move millimeter by millimeter and complete all objectives incredibly safely. Boring and so not scary. Wheres the panic factor in that?
maverick_mw
Toy Soldier
I didn't find it scary at all. Not in the slightest. It's just really.... well.... hilarious really. Lots of stupid things happening and all those ridiculous monsters!!!
I was a bit put off by the sheer old-skool-ness of it at first. You can't lean, you don't have a proper weapon sight, you don't get to fight alongside others people (except the robots) and you can't hold a torch and a weapon at the same time. But after I got used to it, I'm really starting to enjoy it!
Not to say I would have paid for it though, luckily a friend who was to wussy to play it gave it to me. He said it got to scary for him at the part in the communications station at the very VERY begining. Wuss.
I was a bit put off by the sheer old-skool-ness of it at first. You can't lean, you don't have a proper weapon sight, you don't get to fight alongside others people (except the robots) and you can't hold a torch and a weapon at the same time. But after I got used to it, I'm really starting to enjoy it!
Not to say I would have paid for it though, luckily a friend who was to wussy to play it gave it to me. He said it got to scary for him at the part in the communications station at the very VERY begining. Wuss.
Akka said:
what, no floating tomatos?
I've missed them as well. Pity. I guess they don't fit in the 'horror scene'.
Akka
Moody old mage.
steviejay
Now in Black and White!!
well I'm playing it atm. I'm in Hell and I don't care what anyone says, I'm bricking it every step of the way. the game is the scariest game I've played and is all in all just amazing.
IMHO the scariest monsters are thoes baby things with fly bodies, I dunno why but I get totally freaked out when I see them coming and just start unloading shells.
Another scary bit is when you're just entering Delta Labs, and there's no monsters anywhere, but you can hear them, that was pretty cool.
IMHO the scariest monsters are thoes baby things with fly bodies, I dunno why but I get totally freaked out when I see them coming and just start unloading shells.
Another scary bit is when you're just entering Delta Labs, and there's no monsters anywhere, but you can hear them, that was pretty cool.
Arizona_Steve
King
My G/F watched me play Doom III for a few minutes yesterday. Her opinion: "Gross" and "Nasty". LOL!
Of course, her nine year old son can sit there for hours watching me play it...
Of course, her nine year old son can sit there for hours watching me play it...
Thanks for the screenshot.Akka said:
Unfortunately they're not that funny anymore though.
maverick_mw
Toy Soldier
Thrawn said:
Interestingly enough, System Shock 2 is now abandonware, and can [COLOR=#600FOF]not[/COLOR] be downloaded [COLOR=#600FOF]here[/COLOR].
Moderator Action: Please note that abandonware is free of price, but not legal. So we're not gonna link to it at this site.
Please read the forum rules: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=422889
Akka
Moody old mage.
Looking Glass has closed its doors some years ago. As such, they probably have released their software in abandonware, so it won't be lost for everyone.
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