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Harry · Aug 28th, 2004, 05:17 PM

Hehehe right - we will start our features about PC Gaming with a review of DOOM. I usually don't read reviews of a game I must review, but I just had to read something about DOOM 3 - the fact the gameplay has remained almost unchanged from the original isn't necessarily a bad thing for me, as long as a) the level design and game balance are really good and b) the game is a truly immersive multimedia experience. I didn't expect role-playing elements or crazy gadgets in the game, so I might still like itas a game other than for its groundbreaking technology.

A funny thing I remember is that when the first two DOOMs were released I learnt to play it using "stealth" techniques in a game that really didn't even take them into consideration. I remember completing that level with all those giant spider monsters (it was DOOM II, I guess) with almost no bullets... it was crazy, but fun. I also hope that good mods are created for the game - I'd like to have more time and try do something with the new great level editors accompanying many of these new generation first person shooters... I had a lot of fun creating levels in the first DOOM with those incredibly rough level editors...

What are the announced and previewed gameplay elements that attract you the most in Half Life 2?

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Aug 28th, 2004, 05:17 PM	#5
Harry Administrator Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Here Posts: 1,222	Hehehe right - we will start our features about PC Gaming with a review of DOOM. I usually don't read reviews of a game I must review, but I just had to read something about DOOM 3 - the fact the gameplay has remained almost unchanged from the original isn't necessarily a bad thing for me, as long as a) the level design and game balance are really good and b) the game is a truly immersive multimedia experience. I didn't expect role-playing elements or crazy gadgets in the game, so I might still like itas a game other than for its groundbreaking technology. A funny thing I remember is that when the first two DOOMs were released I learnt to play it using "stealth" techniques in a game that really didn't even take them into consideration. I remember completing that level with all those giant spider monsters (it was DOOM II, I guess) with almost no bullets... it was crazy, but fun. I also hope that good mods are created for the game - I'd like to have more time and try do something with the new great level editors accompanying many of these new generation first person shooters... I had a lot of fun creating levels in the first DOOM with those incredibly rough level editors... What are the announced and previewed gameplay elements that attract you the most in Half Life 2?