As the year has been used, and more and more big-name PC action games have declined in 2002, Return to Castle Wolfenstein has emerged as the only triple a shooter is likely to be released in time for the 2001 holiday season. Certainly has a blockbuster pedigree. Is the sequel to Wolfenstein 3D - first-person shooter from id Software established style - which in turn monitor the Apple II classic favorite Castle Wolfenstein. Return to growth in Castle Wolfenstein really two separate groups involved, both supervised by id Software. The first group, Gray Matter Studios - which, with Xatrix name had been previously Redneck Rampage and Kingpin - hired to create the single player campaign and the development of a new home, Nerve Software, concentrated energy in multiplayer component. All these factors have contributed to some perhaps unreasonably high expectations. Now that the wait is over and the game is out, it can be noted that the single-player mode Wolfenstein is good. It's good. It's pretty good. But with the faint praise condemn out of the way, you'll be glad to know that the multiplayer game is excellent. Wolfenstein borrows heavily from the structure of the Nobody lives forever, the best shooter last year. As NOLF, Wolfenstein is primarily a running action game and gun some parts of mixed stealth. It also has enemies guards involved in the talks, given that an AI largely defensive approach to the guards, and narrated scenes between meetings levels among their superiors back home. Unfortunately, the dialogue in Wolfenstein is not as strong as that of NOLF. Talks listens unable to achieve the level of humor displayed on NOLF, and the game can not create any memorable characters - not even own game hero, BJ Blazkowicz, who never says a word. The scenes between the mission is very tiring; It is long and visually interesting and dramatic. While running the story including his effort to stop the Nazis from creating super soldiers Biomechanics zombie is a bust, Wolfenstein graphics are a success. Armed with equipment engine Quake III Arena, Gray Matter has complied with the precedent set for great graphics with Kingpin, the most beautiful and unique looking games around the Quake II-powered. The 27 levels Wolfenstein spread over seven missions and have a good variety of environments. The alternative between levels of expansive outdoor scenes as Nazi camp with many mountainous terrain surrounding it, the interior ranging from the tombs of overpopulation chambers huge castle, ornate. The quality and detail of the textures and lighting levels "is uniformly excellent. Weapons models, character models and animation are also first class. As did the Kingpin, Gray Matter uses a system that allows mix and match pieces of each model, creating a great variety among the Nazi soldiers. In what could be a first for the genre, the reality models appear to have lips that operate independently of the teeth behind them. character movement is very smooth. Despite talks between the guards may not be terribly interesting, guards idle animation is great. For example, at one point a guard patrolling the deck of a submarine sections icebound, lights a cigarette, takes a few puffs, and lowered his head and heels with his heel. the guards often delayed their attack just sit and watch what they do. zombie game - they are more like the zombies mummies in the traditional decomposition - with a convincing fragmentary random motion. A special kind of skeleton enemy is particularly worrying given that drags you through the low fog, her eyes shining. Wolfenstein sound effects are generally good, the "thock-thock-thock" opaque bullets hit the wooden table behind suitably varied noises of steps on different floor materials. game's soundtrack is subtle but effective. However, traditional Wolfenstein will be horrified to learn that Gray Matter has replaced Nazis screaming at you in German - series trademark from the original version of the brand Apple II - with the Nazis screaming at you in English German accent. The less said about that unfortunate decision, the better. To reuse a phrase that has appeared in or been involved in any shooting review from November 1998, the AI is not as good as the AI
found in Half-Life. However, it is certainly not bad, and mostly impressive. Soldiers have a real self-preservation ability. Instead appropriate load for you, you will often find cover and stick to it, hoping to come to clean them. They are also smart enough to escape from grenades, and sometimes even throw them around. Most of the most annoying features AI seen in many recent, as the enemies running aimlessly in a circle or not notice when a colleague two feet away games has blown his head off, do not occur in Wolfenstein. On the other hand, the enemy soldiers do not emit the team coordination aspect, as they did in Half Life. Eventually, Return to Castle Wolfenstein is a game of pure action. Therefore, the core of its appeal lies in the shootings and the variety of different ways to interact with the objects in the universe realms. And this is where the game stumbles. While the character models are well animated, their reactions to being hit with weapons is too thin. Often riddle a soldier with bullets and receive no actual optical response to this, besides the fact that it is going to fall dead. Although «Twitch" produced cartoons, which often do not appear to be completely aligned with or similar to the physical trauma purpose of the visit of a character. The strength of their attacks, never lose any of your feet, for example . and for a total over-the-top to fight the Nazis, zombies and mutants reanimated soldiers, there is really very little gore ever. in almost every way, non-stop uncontrolled violence is strangely muted, which drains the visceral game punch with the best entries in the genre. The story is weak and handling core arms is not entirely satisfactory. These problems are exacerbated by the fact that there are very few surprises along the way, either in terms of the elements of the unexpected game or scenes with particularly interesting scenario. Although the game has just 10 hours to
complete the default difficulty level, really starts to drag a bit during the last previous levels to battle head end disappointing. The single player mode that does not include bankrupt, along the upper part of Serious Sam shootings, weapons handling incredibly good Max Payne, or the density of the cinematics and surprises Alien vs Predator 2. thoroughly competent and technically excellent - and quite sterile and apathetic. Regardless of the single player mode, the multiplayer game is worth the price of admission. Bypassing traditional ways deathmatch and capture the flag, even for integration, Nervio has implemented a team based game combining
the best parts so goal-oriented Unreal Tournament with class distinctions attack the Team Fortress. Each map has a unique set of goals to be achieved so that one side of victory. In general, these objectives include the destruction of one of the groups a number of obstacles to reach a final position, at which time must either pop some structure or steal an object and return it to an extraction point. The other group, meanwhile, will have to defend these objectives successfully during a specified period. A map, called Depot, provides goals for both teams, forcing everyone to play defense and attack simultaneously. Each time you respawn, you can choose from four different categories. Soldiers can use all the weapons in the game. Engineers can both units and deactivate the energy required to destroy these structures, and can also repair the mounted weapons that appear in several fixed along the different positions maps. Doctors can be reduced packages for health and revive teammates "dead", that allows them to immediately reappear in which they fall. Each physician also provides each member of the group with 10 points from more health. Lieutenants can drop ammo packs, and is the only class equipped with binoculars. Lieutenants can also call in air and artillery strikes, cutting a wide swath of destruction at their destination. The four categories are useful and necessary. As there are no
health packs or levels ammunition, the physician and Lt. both are vital for the maintenance of equipment is provided. The soldier is the only class that can have access to most of the basic weapons and objectives of
the mission can not be destroyed (or defended successfully placed an explosive) without the knowledge of engineering. Team play is only as good as how easy it is to coordinate the actions of the group and that perfection can fulfill class operation. Wolfenstein is successful here as well. The game uses the fast voice system first implemented in the initial races. Each piece of information worth saying in the game are two computer keys. The large nerve inspiration is to couple these canned had sufficient information on the HUD statement. If you call a doctor, a symbol will appear above his head, and doctors of the team will have a reference point added to your compass on the screen. Requests ammunition similarly treated, only requests directed to the lieutenants. HUD also includes a comprehensive and discreet of his teammates list, their classes, and what area of the map that is currently in. The way twists and further enhances handling the piece of equipment, the development of the game. Instead of simply returning as soon as you die, aid is only available every 30 seconds or so. This waiting period provides an incentive to stay alive, but also means that you will often come with a group of his teammates, and so will naturally begin to move together. This causes spontaneous groups much more common groups. The two other multiplayer modes are supported. One of them is the same as the objective-based game, but teams change sides after each round and must beat everyone's time, so it's almost like the Unreal Tournament attack. The other way is a derivative of Tribes capture and sequestration of the game ", in which each team must secure and defend as many checkpoints as possible. At the end of the round, which controls its winningest team checkpoints. So far, both have lagged
far behind operation target in terms of popularity, at least as measured by the number of servers that run them. Only eight maps included in the game, and only seven of them are available in the target state. This is not as bad as it looks, though. The multiplayer game is not really fun until you start to learn both the objectives and planning maps. Since each map is large and complex, it is better to have a small number that can begin to master in order to really start to play effectively. Learn the nuances only these eight maps is a difficult task. Instead of adding great value to the game, more maps simply to increase the chances that you and your teammates do not know where you are or what to do in a given time. It is a sad commentary on the state of PC gaming, but perhaps the best multiplayer Return to Castle Wolfenstein is that it has full and firm right out of the box. All works and works well. About the only thing missing is the bot support. The network code of Quake III was good to begin with, and at this point in its life cycle, which is the best in the industry.
The integrated search engine server is efficient and gives you several options for filtering games. In a strange reversal of the typical shooter model, Return to Castle Wolfenstein has an incredible multiplayer component together with a good game, if a player is somewhat disappointing. On the other hand, fans of 3D shooters previous id Software must be familiar with this model. But honestly, Return to Castle Wolfenstein is well worth buying for the multiplayer game alone, so that obtained a solid game for one player at the table can only be considered an advantage.
found in Half-Life. However, it is certainly not bad, and mostly impressive. Soldiers have a real self-preservation ability. Instead appropriate load for you, you will often find cover and stick to it, hoping to come to clean them. They are also smart enough to escape from grenades, and sometimes even throw them around. Most of the most annoying features AI seen in many recent, as the enemies running aimlessly in a circle or not notice when a colleague two feet away games has blown his head off, do not occur in Wolfenstein. On the other hand, the enemy soldiers do not emit the team coordination aspect, as they did in Half Life. Eventually, Return to Castle Wolfenstein is a game of pure action. Therefore, the core of its appeal lies in the shootings and the variety of different ways to interact with the objects in the universe realms. And this is where the game stumbles. While the character models are well animated, their reactions to being hit with weapons is too thin. Often riddle a soldier with bullets and receive no actual optical response to this, besides the fact that it is going to fall dead. Although «Twitch" produced cartoons, which often do not appear to be completely aligned with or similar to the physical trauma purpose of the visit of a character. The strength of their attacks, never lose any of your feet, for example . and for a total over-the-top to fight the Nazis, zombies and mutants reanimated soldiers, there is really very little gore ever. in almost every way, non-stop uncontrolled violence is strangely muted, which drains the visceral game punch with the best entries in the genre. The story is weak and handling core arms is not entirely satisfactory. These problems are exacerbated by the fact that there are very few surprises along the way, either in terms of the elements of the unexpected game or scenes with particularly interesting scenario. Although the game has just 10 hours to 
the best parts so goal-oriented Unreal Tournament with class distinctions attack the Team Fortress. Each map has a unique set of goals to be achieved so that one side of victory. In general, these objectives include the destruction of one of the groups a number of obstacles to reach a final position, at which time must either pop some structure or steal an object and return it to an extraction point. The other group, meanwhile, will have to defend these objectives successfully during a specified period. A map, called Depot, provides goals for both teams, forcing everyone to play defense and attack simultaneously. Each time you respawn, you can choose from four different categories. Soldiers can use all the weapons in the game. Engineers can both units and deactivate the energy required to destroy these structures, and can also repair the mounted weapons that appear in several fixed along the different positions maps. Doctors can be reduced packages for health and revive teammates "dead", that allows them to immediately reappear in which they fall. Each physician also provides each member of the group with 10 points from more health. Lieutenants can drop ammo packs, and is the only class equipped with binoculars. Lieutenants can also call in air and artillery strikes, cutting a wide swath of destruction at their destination. The four categories are useful and necessary. As there are no
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