Edge writes:
"Despite being the fourth game in the series, this is the third generation of Unreal Tournament, hence the somewhat erroneous title. On the surface, which of course comprises layer upon layer of corroded metal, much of it is familiar. Like Quake 4, there's only one visual trick up its sleeve: the ability to move more stuff at the last game's blistering pace."
Opinion is divided on this one for sure! Is motion blur good for gaming? Why do developers include it?
I hate any game that has motion blur and the first thing I do is switch off the motion blur in games. It just makes me nauseous.
I agree with Alex here, many implementations are terrible but when it is done right it improves the experience.
Alex from GamersFTW writes:
“In all seriousness though, I feel like DOOM’s success will be measured by how much the game has to offer. Graphically it’s looking spectacular, and I’m sure the latest multiplayer trailer caught all of our attention. Personally, the game is beginning to remind me of those late nights playing Unreal Tournament 3, which is totally a good thing. This, in addition to the promise of user-generated content, is making DOOM look like the best first-person shooter I’ve seen in ages.”
The campaign looks brilliant, like a true nostalgia trip to the original DOOM titles of old! The multiplayer equally looks like a trip down memory lane to fast-paced and frantic arena games a-la Quake, and honestly the MP REALLY makes me want to the get game at launch to capitalise on the hype. Problem is I'm not overly fussed with multiplayer typically in games, they can get weary after a while, and buying a game solely for its MP is risky - especially on console - as it's heavily dependant on the community!
Rock to my left, hard place to my right..
EDIT: On the MP note, does anyone know if it'll have bots available, similar to Unreal Tournament 3? I still give that a quick play time to time with bots (and all the mad mutators).
I’m exactly the same, usually multiplayer games are of no interest to me. But DOOM has sparked my curiosity, especially as someone who used to enjoy multiplayer first person shooters like Quake/Unreal. Totally understand your concerns about it being heavily dependant on the community, too. Which is just another reason they should include bots, in case the numbers need to be made up. I’m hoping the community will be good, considering the creative freedoms they’re handing over with the SnapMap thing.
Its basically a "console" ahead, in terms of graphics, of another shooter called Homefront thats getting ready to release. LOL
Great selections as always and they are...
Final Fantasy
Metal Gear Solid
Super Smash Bros.
Crypt of the Necrodancer
Unreal Tournament
Advance Wars
Payday 2
cant beleive people were calling this a gears beater, ha
It's hard to review games now that they keep evolving after the game goes gold. Unreal 3 is that kind of game and it will continue to get better with mods. If you buy Unreal 3 next year it's going to be a better game but no reviewer is going to review the game again. There's potential in Unreal 3 and that's why everyone who owns PS3 should buy this. COD4 for me was the greatest game I ever played for a month, but after that the fun part of the game drops severly because I already know the maps backwards and forwards. UT3 gives me a new experience every time I log on with the 55 orignal maps and future mods. I can't wait for the 3rd person mod then it can be truly compared to gears.
froma lot of the reviews it seems they say the game is still the same game you've been playing on pc with view graphical enhancements and such...
I still think gears was a little more fresh the UT and enjoyed the campaign much more.
reviews seem to have a check lits now and unless you tick every little box your game doesnt measure up! UT3 is FUN like what games used to be and what more new games SHOULD be.
I would give it a higher 8, around 8.5 as the game is good, but it has been done before. I agree that it will change as time goes on, but as it stands right now the game doesn't deserve higher than a 9.
As far as gears, the SP in gears is way better, but the MP in UT kills gears. They aren't even the same type of game, so to compare them is stupid, they are both good and worth the $$$.