[ Rating ]
Design = 10
Flow = 10
Balance = 10
Textures = 10
Overall = 10
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"They
said it was urgent, if it's so urgent
then why are you the only one here?"
Upon
playing this map, you will be struck with
a sense of disbelief. I mean, it's not
possible for a map to look this great, is
it? Well, I'm gonna say it up front, this
is the best looking map I have ever seen.
This map
is done in the ikbase texture set, used
in Ikkia Kerenan's, The Secret
Installation, as well as many
other places. These textures are always
used for square or angular architectute,
it was what they were designed for and
it's how they look good. Well, Andrew
Palmer has taken this texture set and
made a map that has some of the prettiest
curves ever exposed to mankind. Detailing
is everywhere, green supports run above
you, huge outdoor set pieces that look
great, every area simply looks
exceptional. I can't imagine the time
Andrew Palmer put into making these maps,
considering that even though curves are
everywhere, there are almost no textures
misalignments whatsoever. That's
incredible for map of this size.
Layout is
once again, excellent. Every area has at
least two floors, one of the most 3-D
levels I've ever seen. Huge structures
and walkways loom above you. Very
interconnected level, seeing as how even
though this level is huge, every single
area is distinct, so it's hard to get
lost. This map wraps around itself so
much it's uncanny. This map feel
exploratory as well, there is mostly one
path, but with the high connectivity,
when you have to backtrack there are many
routes you can take. Some very nice
secrets, 6 of them to look for, which
lends itself to exploration as well,
seeing as the rewards they reap are worth
the time spent finding them.
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Gameplay.
Did I mention that there are 123 enemies
on hard? Being an ikbase level, there are
a lot of base enemy, including the
excellent mega-enforcer from Zerstorer, but that's not it.
Later on in the map you will run into
fiends, vores, shamblers, and even spawn.
Very exciting stuff, seeing as how grunts
and enforcers are used very well with the
3-D design, shooting from all directions.
Health and ammo are spot on. This map
even has one of the most exciting endings
I've ever played, fantstic stuff. All
skill settings are in effect.
I enjoyed
this map immensely. You will also.
Level
Created by Andrew "Than"
Palmer
Please
visit the author site :
Than's Flea Infested Cesspit
Review by Edgecrusher
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