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Some have heard of it, others have not. I think of it as the computer version of Halo. It's basically the same concept; to kill the opponent using weapons around you and certain "stunts" that keep you from being fragged. One of the biggest virtues to keep in mind is to "Frag everything that isn't you". There are 2 different ways of installing the full version via CD - full install (roughly 520MB) or short install where you have to pop in the CD every time you want to play (roughly 50MB). I STRONGLY recommend the full install, that is of course if you can spare the hefty amount of space on your computer, if not and you don't mind keeping the CD handy, then go for the short install method. The demo version can be found at a lot of places on the net, but you only get 4 different arenas to play in and no story mode, which is fine if you're only looking to play multiplayer with some friends, or want to practice against the computer, or what the game calls "bots". But if you really want experience, and have the upper hand then I recommend buying the game, then coming back at your friends with a surprising comeback and extensive knowledge of each map and it's "extras". Quake III Arena is available for Dreamcast, IRIX, Macintosh, PC (Linux/Windows), PS2, and Xbox Live Arcade. The game, being a lot like Halo, is a first person shooter, and specifically designed for multiplayer, but also includes single player. It has an ESRB rating of M for Mature, but that rating is based on the amount of gore and violence placed in the game. There are no spoken words said in the game except for the ominous voice that tells you the players names, as well as how many frags are left towards the end of the game. There is also an option to chat, but unless you're a bot, then I don't see the time or the need to even worry about it. When it comes to the bots, each of them have their own kind of personality. Mostly humorous, but still being computers, they only have so much that they can say. Different things trigger the appropriate comments like when someone accidentally kills themself, or getting fragged with a certain weapon. The "extras", as I mentioned before, include things like: Quad Damage - greatly increases the amount of damage inflicted onto the opponent when fired. Battle Suit - protects you from things like lava, slime, drowning, or "splash damage"(a weapon being fired close, but not at you like a rocket launcher or grenade) from weapons. Flight - an antigravity generator that lets you propel yourself through the air with a small amount of effort. Haste - in short, increases your rate of fire for weapons, and speed when walking/running. Invisibility - self explanatory Mega Health - increases your health by 100 points even past the maximum preset of 100, giving you 200. Regeneration - your health will gradually increase to 200 untill time runs out. Even with the game being copyrighted in 1999, and now being almost a decade later, the graphics are still quite impressive. I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching the blood and body parts spew everywhere after being hit with something such as a rail (or laser) gun or perhaps a rocket launcher.Read full review
Having played this as a teenager in the 90s, it was very refreshing to go back and play it again 16 years later. The graphics are still good for their obvious age. And it's as challenging now as it was then. After a couple console tweaks (custom width/height/ratio) to get proper 1080p out of it, and making sure vync was on, it was a great play. Be warned, most discs come with an outdated version. Be sure to get the 1.32 point release patch for it. It will among other things, remove the need to keep the cd in while playing the game.
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This 3D shooter games in its earlier versions offered outstanding three dimensional sound support for the Aureal 3D family of Vortex 2 sound cards. I could have bought a more up to date version, but wanted the outstanding sound quality produced over 4 channel stereo with Aureal. Unfortunately, Sound Blaster bought out the Aureal 3D company and development in general halted for the Vortex 2 sound chips. But when you click on the Aureal 3d option in the system settings of Quake 3D Arena, the 3D sound kicks in. You feel like you're surrounded by alien monsters as you fight your way to come out on top in the 3D arena competition. Recent updates have neglected to add support for the Aureal 3d surround sound chip. And the experience just isn't the same.
I love this game a lot. Highly recommended for all retro gaming collectors!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Pros: Excellent game design Compatible for Windows 7 64-bit Great graphics Doesn't require much system resources Cons: None that I can think of Other Thoughts: This game engine was used in Star Trek Voyager Elite Force which really made everything turn out like it was supposed to. Overall a good game, better than Quake 4 in my opinion of course feel free to disagree.
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