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Any Quake 4 multiplayer impressions?
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GitarooMan
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I would like to hear some impressions (both single and multi) too, I'm thinking of getting it. Despite the fact that the screenshots look generally terrible, the reviews have been pretty positive (on both graphics and gameplay).
BTW, I still can't believe I can't view the Q4 site on activision.com w/o putting in a credit card number, absolutely ridiculous.
BTW, I still can't believe I can't view the Q4 site on activision.com w/o putting in a credit card number, absolutely ridiculous.
Hmmm, where do screenshot you take in-game go? I had some good ones. 
IMO single player is somewhat exactly like Doom 3, but at the same time it has a lot more action, especially in the beginning of the game. Hated running around doing nothing at the start of Doom 3. But mostly I feel it's like a Doom 3 expansion of sorts. Sure, different story and enemies, but it handles almost exactly the same. They even use the darkness in much the same way as Doom 3. In D3 you had a separate flashlight as everyone knows, in Q4 you have a flashlight on the first gun... and the second gun. -___- Rest == no light! And there's dark enviorments to go around too, although Q4 is not as darkly oriented as D3.
It's actually feels like your run of the mill action game. Medicre at best. If this is what a ghigh quality FPS game is like today I'm about to throw away my rig and stop playing games on PC altoghether (I don't really like any game that controls best with a mouse on PC). So yeah, the SP isn't that great and I wouldn't recomend buying it, there are a Lot of better games out there.
I haven't tried the multiplayer yet as I've failed to eat anything the last 9 hours, but I'll give my impressions of them (I don't know why I didn't start with MP when I LuuuVed Q3) asap.
Oh yeah, there was a lot of Halo and HL2 similarities in the game too. At one time you get strapped into something and get forced to watch some of the games graphix, just like in HL2. There are flying robots that are the living (well) depictment of the flying robots in the Halo, of Halo 1. Some of the gameplay is original, but not a whole lot.
IMO single player is somewhat exactly like Doom 3, but at the same time it has a lot more action, especially in the beginning of the game. Hated running around doing nothing at the start of Doom 3. But mostly I feel it's like a Doom 3 expansion of sorts. Sure, different story and enemies, but it handles almost exactly the same. They even use the darkness in much the same way as Doom 3. In D3 you had a separate flashlight as everyone knows, in Q4 you have a flashlight on the first gun... and the second gun. -___- Rest == no light! And there's dark enviorments to go around too, although Q4 is not as darkly oriented as D3.
It's actually feels like your run of the mill action game. Medicre at best. If this is what a ghigh quality FPS game is like today I'm about to throw away my rig and stop playing games on PC altoghether (I don't really like any game that controls best with a mouse on PC). So yeah, the SP isn't that great and I wouldn't recomend buying it, there are a Lot of better games out there.
I haven't tried the multiplayer yet as I've failed to eat anything the last 9 hours, but I'll give my impressions of them (I don't know why I didn't start with MP when I LuuuVed Q3) asap.
Oh yeah, there was a lot of Halo and HL2 similarities in the game too. At one time you get strapped into something and get forced to watch some of the games graphix, just like in HL2. There are flying robots that are the living (well) depictment of the flying robots in the Halo, of Halo 1. Some of the gameplay is original, but not a whole lot.
SantaCruZer said:
I live in Poland! Fucking Poland, Europe's dumpster! The chances that I will get a new game before Americans or Germans or even Zair citizens are close to fucking ZERO!
I don't have Q4, yet, sorry Santa!
We both need some serious answers!
- speed, faster or slower than Q3?
- RL speed - slowass Q2 or perfect Q3?
- weapon reload speed?
- is The Longest Yard II and The Edge II really there?
- performance in MP, screw SP framerate - all I need is info about your fps in MP matches. Get FRAPS and report, people!
- skins, variety, contrast and brightness
- does it really feel like Q3? more like the original Q3 or Team Arena?
- RL splash damage, radius and "feel" - is it worth blasting walls near opponents?
- railgun reload time?
- Quad Damage, Mega-Health, Armors etc. is everything in?
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
This thread interests me greatly.
If Q4 DM=Q2 DM: I'll buy it regardless of the single player quality
If Q4 DM=Q3 DM: I'll wait till I see the single player in person and then decide
If Q4 DM=Q2 DM: I'll buy it regardless of the single player quality
If Q4 DM=Q3 DM: I'll wait till I see the single player in person and then decide
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
Longest yard was considered quake 3's best map? geez, that map was one of the reasons for me not getting into that game.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
The longest yard?
*Barf*
You just can't imagine how much I hate that level.
*Barf*
You just can't imagine how much I hate that level.
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
Funky Papa said:
Same here. I hated that freakin' level.
Megafoo Chavez
I love EGM
quake 4 mp is nothing like previous quakes. all the old stuff is back, but weapons are crazy different.
Megafoo Chavez
I love EGM
q report.
i've been playing the tourney gametype. it's very sweet, everybody is set up in brackets and play matches at the same time, and it works exactly like an elimination tournament bracket.
i realized that this is whole new game. Quake has been changed. it's harder. This is good.
the rockets are harder to use, the rail is harder to use, there is an incredible amount of fall damage too. all these things are you kinda weird to get used to, and hated because it's not the same ol same ol, but it's so appreciated once you get the hang of it.
you feel like this quake is going to be a real skill game. and now im left want a beefy rig AGAIN to kick ass in some 1 on 1. it's fun, and it's hard as hell.
what's cool about tournament is people are playing their 1 on 1 matches at the same time.
if you join the game during a tournament, you have to wait until the ongoing tourney is over then you become seeded in the next tourney. kudos for including this multiplayer type right out of the box.
i've been playing the tourney gametype. it's very sweet, everybody is set up in brackets and play matches at the same time, and it works exactly like an elimination tournament bracket.
i realized that this is whole new game. Quake has been changed. it's harder. This is good.
the rockets are harder to use, the rail is harder to use, there is an incredible amount of fall damage too. all these things are you kinda weird to get used to, and hated because it's not the same ol same ol, but it's so appreciated once you get the hang of it.
you feel like this quake is going to be a real skill game. and now im left want a beefy rig AGAIN to kick ass in some 1 on 1. it's fun, and it's hard as hell.
what's cool about tournament is people are playing their 1 on 1 matches at the same time.
if you join the game during a tournament, you have to wait until the ongoing tourney is over then you become seeded in the next tourney. kudos for including this multiplayer type right out of the box.
Played Q4 MP now, all I can say is: If you're a quake (3 especially) fan, you'll want to buy this just for the MP. 
All the old weapons are in, but all a little different. There's a new jumping system in place, dunno if I like it yet, I imagine it takes some practicing. It feel about the same in terms of speed. There's little change to the rocket lauchcher and rocket jump punishment (altough you get the impression by the grunts you're hurt a lot more). Overall great MP mode. Too bad you h8ers didn't like Q3DM17, it's a great instagib map. 
All the old weapons are in, but all a little different. There's a new jumping system in place, dunno if I like it yet, I imagine it takes some practicing. It feel about the same in terms of speed. There's little change to the rocket lauchcher and rocket jump punishment (altough you get the impression by the grunts you're hurt a lot more). Overall great MP mode. Too bad you h8ers didn't like Q3DM17, it's a great instagib map. Megafoo Chavez
I love EGM
Schafer said:
if you get eliminated from the tournament you have to wait. so don't lose your first round
Megafoo Chavez
I love EGM
shibbs said:
don't judge the game on a remade deathmatch map that shows off absoultely nothing.
bee
Member
Borys said:
-i play both q3 and q4 on g_fov 110 to me q4 feels faster
-rockets are in between q2 and q3 ,not as slow as q2 and slightly slower than q3
-no weapon reloading in multiplayer (how it should be)
-yep both as u already know
-gets 63fps like 80% of the time with a 3200,6800gt altho in intense firefights ive seen it dip to 35
-just standard skins for now,no brightskins
but it is a fairly bright game in multi-feels like quake 3 mixed with doom3
-rl splash damage is disappointing much more doom3 than quake 3(easily fixed in a mod though)
-railgun reloads faster than q3,slightly
-yes quad etc is all there,they have added sum new awards tho like,combo kill,rampage etc
overall its a very nice base to start from,it just needs tweaking much like quake 3 did.by the time we get to version 1.32 (like quake 3 is now) and the OSP mod is out for it,this game will be excellent
Megafoo Chavez
I love EGM
bee said:overall its a very nice base to start from,it just needs tweaking much like quake 3 did.by the time we get to version 1.32 (like quake 3 is now) and the OSP mod is out for it,this game will be excellent
indeed.
Damn, bee, thanks for the answers!
Now I really have to try this game, it seems it has a fair chance of dethroning Q3 as The DeathMatch Game (FU UT2K4!).
Oh, and FU Q3DM17 haters. This map was FUN. You always knew where your opponent was plus you simply can't beat railing someone going for the Quad or Megas from 1000 yards :lol The memories, some of my best matches were on TLY...
Now I really have to try this game, it seems it has a fair chance of dethroning Q3 as The DeathMatch Game (FU UT2K4!).
Oh, and FU Q3DM17 haters. This map was FUN. You always knew where your opponent was plus you simply can't beat railing someone going for the Quad or Megas from 1000 yards :lol The memories, some of my best matches were on TLY...
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
Bagh real quakers dont need to see to know where the enemy is. ESP bicthes!
From what I've played of the MP so far I got one feeling I can't really shake, and thats how small and cramped all the maps feel. The sense of scale and distance in The Longest Yard is mediocre compared to its Q3 equivalent for example, which is a real shame. Because of this, the entire MP game feels a bit akward IMO. :/
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
I don't know man, I think this looks grrrrreat.lamotia said:
Le sigh.
SantaC
Member
Drexon said:Played Q4 MP now, all I can say is: If you're a quake (3 especially) fan, you'll want to buy this just for the MP.
thanks for the impressions drexon. +1 for me tomorrow
GitarooMan said:
I gave some impressions of the single-player game last night:
http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=67931
I really, really like this game.
Burger said:
Can you please keep a look out for any pentagrams or demonic creators in the background artwork? Ty in advance.
The reason I am asking is because if the game has anything satanic like in Quake 3, I will not be buying the game. So, your observations will determine whether I play the game or not.
Burger
Member
PG2G, that's a fairly valid reason to not buy a game. More so than, say, the gfx sux.
And WordofGod, this isn't much like Q3. I've mostly been playing the single player and I cannot recall seeing anything remotely satanic. It's all pretty Starship Troopers.
I think you would be ok buying this.
And WordofGod, this isn't much like Q3. I've mostly been playing the single player and I cannot recall seeing anything remotely satanic. It's all pretty Starship Troopers.
I think you would be ok buying this.
FirstInHell
Banned
lamotia said:
A thread in GAF cannot be complete without some snob saying they do not like the art style.
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
A thread in GAF cannot be complete without some snob saying they do not like the art style.
Snob or no snob, those designs look like shit. Just look at the concept designs in the extras...horrible. all im saying is that they should have taken the quake 2 designs, which were better and update them. ID's quake 2 designs were 10 times better i forget who did them, i think it was adrian carmack.
