This is a small and difficult map/minimod, the mission is to destroy Slick's research center, he are researching xen aliens genetics and making they more dangerous (like the undertime boss) to use they for he's world domination plan.
Commented 18 years ago2006-05-14 17:28:20 UTCComment #11852
Two words: grunt fest.
I see you said it's "a small and difficult map", but that doesn't mean it should be impossible to finish on medium difficulty. I actually couldn't complete it, it was too hard. For future reference, putting 10 grunts and a couple sentrys in a 512x512 box ISN'T a good idea, and it doesn't make it fun, just frusterating.
From what I saw though, the architecture was fairly average, and boxy, too. Nothing really special to see, except maybe in the beginning when you're in that rock-circle thing.
I couldn't make out any story in-game, other than what's in the barely comprehensible description, and it didn't really seem to relate to what was going on, other than that you're infiltrating some kind of base, and traveling through time portals or something.
I don't want to rate this map pack so low, but in the state it is now, I can't even get through it.
Commented 18 years ago2006-05-15 21:51:49 UTCComment #11891
OK, well, I just cheated my way through, and actually found the end to be good.
I loved the nearly-invisible headcrab boss, and it really made up for all the repetetive grunt fights, but not quite enough for me to want to re-rate it. Nice text, too.
Still, it was fun, and showed signs of innovation. God job.
I see you said it's "a small and difficult map", but that doesn't mean it should be impossible to finish on medium difficulty. I actually couldn't complete it, it was too hard. For future reference, putting 10 grunts and a couple sentrys in a 512x512 box ISN'T a good idea, and it doesn't make it fun, just frusterating.
From what I saw though, the architecture was fairly average, and boxy, too. Nothing really special to see, except maybe in the beginning when you're in that rock-circle thing.
I couldn't make out any story in-game, other than what's in the barely comprehensible description, and it didn't really seem to relate to what was going on, other than that you're infiltrating some kind of base, and traveling through time portals or something.
I don't want to rate this map pack so low, but in the state it is now, I can't even get through it.
Lots of nice stuff in the map, and I can tell you put some time into it.
Plus, I can say I've never seen anyone render monsters--the headcrabs-- to nealy invisble...what an excellent idea!!!
This map isn't the best imo, but I will look forward to seening new stuff from you, as I like your ambitious style
I loved the nearly-invisible headcrab boss, and it really made up for all the repetetive grunt fights, but not quite enough for me to want to re-rate it. Nice text, too.
Still, it was fun, and showed signs of innovation. God job.