Unreal Tournament

Released back in 1999, Unreal Tournament from Epic MegaGames and Digital Extremes forever changed the face of multiplayer first-person shooters. This game not only met expectations, but also set new standards of quality and fun that still inspire developers. I remember how cool it was to chat with a friend over the Internet. It was something unimaginable for that time: to play with and against a human, and not with a computer bot.

Unreal Tournament impressed with its incredible graphics, which, at the time of release, was very good. Thanks to the use of the powerful Unreal Engine, the game was amazing with detailed levels and characters, realistic textures and exciting lighting effects (I'm still talking about the time when I played the game). Even more than two decades after its release, the game's visuals retain their charm and aesthetics.

However, the graphics are only part of what makes Unreal Tournament an outstanding game. First of all, it's the gameplay. Fast, dynamic and extremely addictive, it offers a variety of modes such as Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Assault and Domination. Each of them brings their own unique elements and strategies, ensuring that players never get bored. Sometimes you even argue with yourself which match mode to choose.

One of the main advantages of Unreal Tournament is its arsenal. The weapons presented in the game have not only a unique design, but also variable firing modes, which adds depth to combat collisions (the gun was there - you'll swing). Players can choose between powerful railguns, plasma rifles and a variety of grenade launchers, adapting to their tactics and style of play.

Do not forget about the artificial intelligence of bots, which, even by today's standards, impresses with its complexity and adaptability. They act smart, reacting to the player's actions and changing their strategy depending on the situation on the battlefield. This makes single-player battles as exciting as multiplayer ones. Even the lowest difficulty levels in the last stages caused an awful lot of problems when you just didn't have time to figure out where you had already been killed.

The musical accompaniment and sound effects deserve special mention. The soundtrack, created by Alexander Brandon and Michel Van Den Bosch, perfectly complements the atmosphere of the game, increasing tension and emphasizing the dynamics of battles. Sound effects such as explosions and gunshots add realism and completely immerse the player in what is happening.

Unreal Tournament is not just a game, it is a legend that has left an indelible mark on the history of the video game industry and in my memory personally. This is a masterpiece that does not age and will always be relevant for those who remember the legendary fights of the end of the last century.

8 out of 10.

Unreal Tournament is very different from Quake-3. Its loud, its mean, it has funky levels and is colorful. It also has a bunch of characters with notable profiles and includes a single player campaign with an excuse of a plot. For these reasons, UT is very often preferred over Quake but it simply lacks the fluidity and physics of Quake-3 and is no where as good as the Quake experience. The bot AI is however, almost as good as the bot AI in Quake-3. Although the tournament engine is slightly more advanced in technology than the original Unreal, this game is not as good looking or beautiful as the original Unreal. Some weapons like the ASMD shock rifle have been modified and carried over.

I give ut a 9 because it is so excellent. If they would have included a single player game with levels to explore and monsters, I would give it a 10+. This is one of the best games out there. The game is slightly superior, in my opinion, to Quake 3 because there is a greater variety and the animations are more realistic. Everything seems like it's on fast forward in q3 and not in UT. Excellent game.

Unreal Tournament (1999) Game of the Year Edition For PC Shooter Reviewed 3/28/04 Rated M for Intense Violence, Blood, Language

Game Design: 2.5/2.5: This game has no real, strong plot. What it does have is a series of Deathmatch, Domination (which is like Zones in TS2), Capture the Flag and Assault matches in its 1P mode. The multiplayer mode obviously requires a network, but the 1P is so addictive you'll forget about it. The challenges range from fairly simple to tough but not so much as you throw down your head in disgust (just how I like my 1P). Best FPS 1P ever. One word of warning: there are very few weapons, but no matter.

Play Control: 2/2: For those still using the arrow keys, switch to WASD. It make it a lot easier. If you don't, expect some strain. Either way, only 5 buttons need be pressed (WASD & Space) (other keys can be used, but it easier to use the mouse and avoid them). If your mouse has a scroll, you need not even use the number keys. Kick ass.

Graphics: 2/2: Crisp and clean. Nothing groundbreaking, but good enough for '99.

Sound: 1/1: The cursing and yelling can be heard clearly. That's how I like my cursing and yelling.

Satisfaction: 2.5/2.5: I didn't pay s*** for it (just borrowed the CD), so I am sure as hell satisfied, but it is worth it. God bless installation though (saves me muchos money).

Total: 10/10: This game is the uber-shooter. No, seriously, it is the uber shooter. I don't know about the multiplayer, the 1P is GoldenEye good. Just goes to show me I need to play more PC games. General Rating: 5 Stars Also Play: Wolfenstein, TimeSplitters 2, GoldenEye, Unreal Tournament 2003

Forget all the other games you've played, because this, is a real game. A game that puts you in a war to dominate above all other players. A game, to let you win trophys. A game, for winners. This Computer realistic action game reminds me of the game "aliens versus predator", it's stunningly realistic, and you can almost taste victory when you're playing. The graphics are wonderful, in one particular level you are in space, and the earth rotates before you, and it's so real looking it's hard to explain.

The plot of the game is, in the somewhat near future, violence has become illegal, but to provide the same excitement of fighting for people, the government provides a game show, where there are teams of players who compete in enclosed surroundings, to kill everyone and be the last player. There are different modes of play, one is deathmatch(kill everyone and be the last standing) Capture the flag(basic capture the flag game) and some more like that. It reminds me of the movie"Running Man" with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and I have enjoyed this game so far, very much. Give it a try, and I promise you won't be let down. 9 out of 10 stars(4 out of 5)