For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Quake series, the popular PC game puts players in a violent world in which the point is to collect weapons and kill as many opponents as you can. While not without its flaws, Quake III Arena goes well beyond just mimicking this experience for Dreamcast users. It's the best PC-to-console port yet.
Quake III Arena is the first title to allow multiplayer, real-time networked gaming between Dreamcast and PC players. Hooking up through the SegaNet servers, players can go online and shoot it out with other people around the world for the first time in console history. (We played with a keyboard and a mouse--the only way Quake III should ever be played--and with them we exacted my punishment on more than just a few unsuspecting patrons.)
A full slate of 25 nasty warriors has been rolled out for the Dreamcast game. The weapons--which range from shotguns and rocket launchers to lightning guns and plasma guns--and effects also are packed in tighter than Charlie Tuna in his can. It also has all of the nifty springboards, quad damage, space-age dungeons, and everything that we loved about our favorite shooter on the PC.
The Dreamcast version has a large variety of gameplay options, including single player, free-for-all, tournament, team deathmatch, and capture the flag, most of which are open for play in two-to-four-player split-screen mode. The game's rendering engine achieves smooth and realistic texturing, and stunning environmental effects. The environments in particular are great, with dazzling sky textures leading the way. Also, the geometry and large, detailed textures of the character models make them the envy of the console world.
The character's movements in Quake III Arena didn't feel nearly as smooth as in the PC version, because of a rather slow framerate. Compared to the PC version, this one makes you feel like you're battling with one leg in concre
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
fun and frustratingMar 27, 2001
By SL WARNING: If you don't have a keyboard and a mouse, you might consider buying them before you purchase this game. It's really impossible to play well using the game controller. You'll get blown away so fast as you try to aim. Aside from the game control the game is amazing. The graphics are outstanding, especially on a VGA monitor. The game play is fast. There is virtually no lag time on the broadband even with four players. On the 56K connection, there is an occational lag, and I have yet to be booted out of the connection. Of course, playing on-line is the key to this game. Online game play is extremely addictive. There are plenty of levels to chose from--I think 30 or so. One player game is fun too. But the opponents are tough (maybe because I am a beginner). I'd say this is one of the must-purchase games for the Dreamcast.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Good gameDec 28, 2000
Quake 3 has some of the best graphics i have seen on the dreamcast. Besides the graphics, the gameplay is good too. This game really shines in the multiplayer and internet sections. It is so much fun to play online against people, and frag the hell outta them! =) I only occasionaly recieve lag while playing online. It is also fun to play a split-screen game against your friened. Why not 5 stars? The single player game gets old, quick. Its just you in arena going against computer AI players. If only they made the gameplay like quake 2 it would deserve 5 stars. Still, overall its a great game. I only occasionaly recieve lag while playing online.
P.S If you see "TREND" on a seganet server, prepare to be fragged! =)
20 of 28 found the following review helpful:
This game is AWESOME!Aug 13, 2000
I have never been a fan of Quake until I played it on the Sega Dreamcast. Since Sega was smart when they made the Dreamcast, they built in a modem, and that is what makes the game so awesome. This is one of the first games to use the Dreamcast's modem, but dozens more are on the way.
Personally, I can't wait for Phantasy Star Online, but this is a Quake 3 reveiw, and I will tell you, your money won't be waisted if you buy this game, it is truly awesome, and the lag is actually better than it is when I play this game on my PC! See you online.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Good EnoughJan 12, 2006
By Lars Laser After playing Unreal Tournament I expected, a lot more but what to do. Personally Dreamcast is my favourite console. I also have a PS2 nad a PSP but my favourite one is DC. First it's too hard to aim to your enemy and contorls are a bit too hard. Graphics are amazing and the sounds are ok. Specially the atmosphere is amazing. There are only a few of us Dreamcast users left and I think we should own every single game that we can find for it. Q3 is not a bad game. Unreal is much better but it is absolutelly better than the Rainbow Six series. And in multiplayer mod I had amazing fun with 3 friends of mine. So considering the price I can recommend you this game.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
How I wasted (the price)Sep 29, 2001
I bought this game hoping it would be like Unreal Tournament. When I first played it I liked it, it was very fast-paced and violent. But then I discovered (the next day) that the game was a complete waste of time for the following reasons. 1.The controls ar difficult. 2.The game is very difficult, even on "easy" 3.Mindless deathmatching 4.The pathetic weapons (the BFG became something ugly) 5.Very lacking capture the falg games. 6.Small levels. 7.Poor music. 8.Bad attempt at combining the supernatural and technology. 9.Cannot customize characters 10.The final boss who can shoot you with a railgun from across the map while jumping... If you plan on purchasing this title heed my warning, and ignore the little "HOT BUY" icon near the title.
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