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.
9 Reviews
A stunningly realistic action game
MovieAddict201621 July 2001
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)
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)
Excellent first person shooter.
Dr.Slump-22 July 2002
Excellent first person shooter, with very good/tough AI opponents, and a great on-line multi-player option. This game is available for both the Mac and PC platforms. Somewhat demanding in terms of hardware (some sort of graphics accelerator card is a near must have item).
Still one of the very best PC games, PERIOD.
axemblue16 February 2002
I didn't play Unreal Tournament when it was first released, because I had a relatively low-tech PC at the time. Later, though, when I got a better computer in November 2001, my brother introduced me to a game he had installed on his PC (which used to be a lot better than mine). That game was Quake III: Arena. It was different from older shooters in that it didn't revolve around huge, complex labyrinth missions. Instead, Q3A's focus was deathmatch play. Not only were the graphics lovely, but the game itself was very enjoyable. To be honest, I didn't really like the "labyrinth" shooters that well, so Q3A was a breath of fresh air for me, and renewed my interest in the shooter genre.
Not long after that, I stumbled upon some reviews for a game called Unreal Tournament, which I had never even heard of before then. Q3A received great marks from reviewers, but UT's were slightly better. Upon reading the reviews, I discovered that UT revolved around deathmatch play, like Q3A did. Expecting an experience similar to my first love, Quake III, I put Unreal Tournament on my wish list. I ended up getting the Totally Unreal pack, which included Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition, plus Unreal Gold, its expansion pack, and some other extras. Although Unreal Gold didn't really hold my interest very well, I found Unreal Tournament to be even better than Quake III.
Being that UT is based on the Unreal engine, it should be expected that the game has gorgeous graphics. That sounds pretty accurate to me. The game has a lot of detail, and still runs at a consistent framerate. Although the game could use more character skins, what's there is great. Another important part of this shooter is the gore level. Even though there are options to tone down the guts, true shooter enthusiasts will want to play this game to its maximum bloody potential. The blood doesn't look as good as Quake III's, but the body parts, called "gibs," are better. The gibs bounce more than in several other games, and when you use a super weapon like the Rocket Launcher or even the almighty Redeemer, they go flying.
Oh... I almost forgot about weapons. UT has a wide variety of different weapons to use, each with their own primary and secondary functions. The Hammer is a close combat weapon, but when fully charged, can instantly kill opponents. The Pulse Gun can either shoot rapid beam spurts, or a solid energy beam. The Redeemer can only be used once, and is very hard to find, but it can devastate groups of enemies. There are lots of ways to frag opponents, and players can even choose special "mutators" to alter the normal rules of combat.
The sound is also top-notch. The music is a lot more important, and it really gets you in the mood to blow other characters into oblivion. Characters also spout taunts whenever they kill opponents, and each taunt is accompanied by its own voice clip. These phrases range from unoriginal ("You suck!" and "Loser.") to humorous ("I'm sorry, did I blow your head apart?" and my personal favorite, "You be dead!")
UT is also accompanied by different play modes. It includes the traditional "Capture the Flag" game, but also introduces new modes. In "Domination," two teams fight for control of three areas of each level. While a team owns an area, they also make points for having possession of it. The opposing team is also trying to steal control of the opponent's areas so they can make points from that particular area instead. It's a little confusing at first, but gets easier to understand. "Assault" is a series of objective-based missions between two teams, sort of like games such as Goldeneye 007.
In the end, UT is a shooter fan's delight, and is also one of the best PC games ever released, bar none. The sequel, Unreal Tournament 2, is currently in the works, so here's hoping that it will improve on this game's success!
Not long after that, I stumbled upon some reviews for a game called Unreal Tournament, which I had never even heard of before then. Q3A received great marks from reviewers, but UT's were slightly better. Upon reading the reviews, I discovered that UT revolved around deathmatch play, like Q3A did. Expecting an experience similar to my first love, Quake III, I put Unreal Tournament on my wish list. I ended up getting the Totally Unreal pack, which included Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition, plus Unreal Gold, its expansion pack, and some other extras. Although Unreal Gold didn't really hold my interest very well, I found Unreal Tournament to be even better than Quake III.
Being that UT is based on the Unreal engine, it should be expected that the game has gorgeous graphics. That sounds pretty accurate to me. The game has a lot of detail, and still runs at a consistent framerate. Although the game could use more character skins, what's there is great. Another important part of this shooter is the gore level. Even though there are options to tone down the guts, true shooter enthusiasts will want to play this game to its maximum bloody potential. The blood doesn't look as good as Quake III's, but the body parts, called "gibs," are better. The gibs bounce more than in several other games, and when you use a super weapon like the Rocket Launcher or even the almighty Redeemer, they go flying.
Oh... I almost forgot about weapons. UT has a wide variety of different weapons to use, each with their own primary and secondary functions. The Hammer is a close combat weapon, but when fully charged, can instantly kill opponents. The Pulse Gun can either shoot rapid beam spurts, or a solid energy beam. The Redeemer can only be used once, and is very hard to find, but it can devastate groups of enemies. There are lots of ways to frag opponents, and players can even choose special "mutators" to alter the normal rules of combat.
The sound is also top-notch. The music is a lot more important, and it really gets you in the mood to blow other characters into oblivion. Characters also spout taunts whenever they kill opponents, and each taunt is accompanied by its own voice clip. These phrases range from unoriginal ("You suck!" and "Loser.") to humorous ("I'm sorry, did I blow your head apart?" and my personal favorite, "You be dead!")
UT is also accompanied by different play modes. It includes the traditional "Capture the Flag" game, but also introduces new modes. In "Domination," two teams fight for control of three areas of each level. While a team owns an area, they also make points for having possession of it. The opposing team is also trying to steal control of the opponent's areas so they can make points from that particular area instead. It's a little confusing at first, but gets easier to understand. "Assault" is a series of objective-based missions between two teams, sort of like games such as Goldeneye 007.
In the end, UT is a shooter fan's delight, and is also one of the best PC games ever released, bar none. The sequel, Unreal Tournament 2, is currently in the works, so here's hoping that it will improve on this game's success!
Great first-person shooter game!
ShadySovereign16 August 2005
Warning: Spoilers
Unreal Tournament is one first-person shooter that I will never get bored of. There are nearly limitless possibilities to create in the game The thing I love about the game is that there are many different types of characters to choose from, human & inhuman. Here are the character classes: Humans: They consist of soldiers, marines, mercenaries, and commandos. Some humans, however, are not experienced in the military. Instead, they formed their own groups for the fun in the tournament. These other groups are Metal Guards (halfway-psychotic people), Raw Steel (a team of only strong men), and Venom (a team of only women).
Skaarj Hybrid: These are half-human half alien creatures (the aliens were captured during the Human-Skaarj War), developed as experiments for military purposes. This species is said to be stronger than regular humans. They consist of Arena Warriors, Pit Fighters, and Cyborg Troopers (I think the Cyborg Troopers are the most intelligent).
Necris: They are humanoid-type aliens, developed experimentally but they are now considered a full-time species. Most of them have white eyes (except one, which is named Malakai), and they consist of Necris Phayders (the males) and Necris Blademaidens (females). All of them look human, except for their ghostly eyes and very-white skin.
Nali: These are an endangered species of four-armed aliens. It is very rare to see them in the tournaments because they lack skill. Many of them were killed off by the Skaarj aliens. They consist of Priests (the leaders) and Ouboudas (the regular aliens).
Nali Cows: They are the 2-legged animals that help the Nali during times of war. They are also endangered to extinction. They consist of War Cows (regular cows) and Atomic Cows (cyborg-cows).
War Machines: They are slave warriors who fight in the tournament under the orders of Xan Kriegor. They are extremely intelligent, and they remind me of some kind of cyborgs. They were originally men & women.
Xan: No one knows what species Xan is, but he wears a special suit to keep himself protected. He has a robotic voice.
There are also fun game modes besides Deathmatch: Team Deathmatch, Last Man Standing, Assault, Domination, and Capture the Flag.
Note that I own the Game of the Year edition of Unreal Tournament; so the Nali, Nali Cows, and Skaarj Hybrid are new and included only in the GOTY edition.
There are more than just new character classes; there is a Chaos mode, Rocket Arena, and a few more extras.
So remember: get the GOTY edition of Unreal Tournament. You will love it! I give this game a full 10/10!
Skaarj Hybrid: These are half-human half alien creatures (the aliens were captured during the Human-Skaarj War), developed as experiments for military purposes. This species is said to be stronger than regular humans. They consist of Arena Warriors, Pit Fighters, and Cyborg Troopers (I think the Cyborg Troopers are the most intelligent).
Necris: They are humanoid-type aliens, developed experimentally but they are now considered a full-time species. Most of them have white eyes (except one, which is named Malakai), and they consist of Necris Phayders (the males) and Necris Blademaidens (females). All of them look human, except for their ghostly eyes and very-white skin.
Nali: These are an endangered species of four-armed aliens. It is very rare to see them in the tournaments because they lack skill. Many of them were killed off by the Skaarj aliens. They consist of Priests (the leaders) and Ouboudas (the regular aliens).
Nali Cows: They are the 2-legged animals that help the Nali during times of war. They are also endangered to extinction. They consist of War Cows (regular cows) and Atomic Cows (cyborg-cows).
War Machines: They are slave warriors who fight in the tournament under the orders of Xan Kriegor. They are extremely intelligent, and they remind me of some kind of cyborgs. They were originally men & women.
Xan: No one knows what species Xan is, but he wears a special suit to keep himself protected. He has a robotic voice.
There are also fun game modes besides Deathmatch: Team Deathmatch, Last Man Standing, Assault, Domination, and Capture the Flag.
Note that I own the Game of the Year edition of Unreal Tournament; so the Nali, Nali Cows, and Skaarj Hybrid are new and included only in the GOTY edition.
There are more than just new character classes; there is a Chaos mode, Rocket Arena, and a few more extras.
So remember: get the GOTY edition of Unreal Tournament. You will love it! I give this game a full 10/10!
Ain't no Quake but fun
gelziabar1 December 2006
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.
It's Unreal
JimD7328 March 2004
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
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
Will you choose Unreal Tournament or Halo?
insp3ctr312 February 2005
I've played both games though i'm not really interested in first person shooter. These games stand out as the best ever. But what I really want to say is that Unreal Tournament can match the quality of Halo. I don't know about the graphics but the gameplay and sound is fast and furious. UT offers numerous options in the game that makes it last for a long, long time.
OK, as for the graphics it's not superb but pretty good enough to hardly notice it anyway. There are some occasional bugs that will sometimes frustrate you. When you are about to attack an opponent with a gun ready to shoot back at me, the graphic gets slightly screwed. The next thing I know is I am dead. You'd better fix them with the patches.
I guess there are nothing much to complain about the game. As far as I know, the gameplay is top notch and challenging, you want to play it over and over again until you complete it. Also it's not simply picking up the weapon and blast your opponent. You have to use your techniques and strategy to be the best. Once you can play the game in warlord mode, I guess you're ready for the multiplayer where all the players are much better than me.
Getting to play the game is straightforward, at least after half an hour you'll be hooked into the game. If you are looking for swift action of your life, you'd better choose this game rather than halo since it's much cheaper and completely worth the money
OK, as for the graphics it's not superb but pretty good enough to hardly notice it anyway. There are some occasional bugs that will sometimes frustrate you. When you are about to attack an opponent with a gun ready to shoot back at me, the graphic gets slightly screwed. The next thing I know is I am dead. You'd better fix them with the patches.
I guess there are nothing much to complain about the game. As far as I know, the gameplay is top notch and challenging, you want to play it over and over again until you complete it. Also it's not simply picking up the weapon and blast your opponent. You have to use your techniques and strategy to be the best. Once you can play the game in warlord mode, I guess you're ready for the multiplayer where all the players are much better than me.
Getting to play the game is straightforward, at least after half an hour you'll be hooked into the game. If you are looking for swift action of your life, you'd better choose this game rather than halo since it's much cheaper and completely worth the money
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