Unreal tournament 3
Before the insights, some teasing
Want to know what the new ut is all about?? Those 3 words meanings are in one word-FRAG!. If one is carving for details-suck it up, many people are waiting too. The newly announced ut for pc and ps3 is all about action, shooting, leaping, the bounding, the eviscerating carnage of mano-e-mano combat inhumanly large guns.
Powered by a storied engine that spits out spectacular visuals, ut3 has managed to leap Killzone 2’s hype and Ultimate fps in my opinion. This could be the best looking game in pc and ps3.
This true and heavily tested combat gameplay backed by state-of-the-art technology and game design. After seeing some videos about ut3 on 1up (ps3 version), this is going to be off the hook baby!!!!
According to me, there wont be much graphics difference with pc and ps3, depending on the graphic card. However there are additions on the ps3 rather then on pc since sony wants to bag this cat for more “silent†sales growth. On ps3 version, it will run at 720p and 30 fps, which could be one of the games which will replace dx9 versions of the game for benchmarks for pc and ps3. Accordint to epic games, the difference is mainly input. One will move a little slower in the ps3 version versus the pc due to the sixaxis control against the keyboard and mouse, which will be the reason why I might end up buying a ps3 and a new lcd screen or maybe a powerful card and a lcd screen. Anyways it is said that ut3 on ps3 will get a keyboard and mouse support-but the question is HOW?? Its still not revealed.
Lights, Camera, Action
Heavy equipped action is what the unreal franchise has delivered since it emerged in 1998 to make us drool. And that’s a guaranteed commodity in UT3. Other then that, epic will use UT3 for the mod contest on ps3 with 512k memory limit. Epic’s co-owner and engine programmer, Tim Sweeney, put his heart and soul in this project, so best to say-DON’T QUESTION THE ACTION. Its got to be killed as it is to kill. As usual, multiple weapons are at your disposal. Keeping the 1p scenario secret, the multiplayer, however, will be equppied by default is a hammer (melee) and “the enforcer†a hand gun. As for special effects-such as foe’s skeleton erupting from his body- will accompany those special kills a wow factor.
In typical UT fashion, each of the 11 weapons has an alternative fire mode, and that extends to several variations for some weapons. The rocker launcher, for example, has three swirling rockets, or grenade-like delayed-effect rockets. A radial menu is one of the several control methods of switching weapons. You will be able to configure all the settings to your choosing, or pick from one of the several default control schemes.
[BREAK=The Reaper-cut 'em good]
Be the Reaper
Starting the 1p campaign (heh-I got some insights about fps too), you play as reaper in a story that sits between the events of ut2004 and ut championship 2 in universal timeline. After the mining colony that you’re guarding is destroyed, you and your 3 buddies are in need of employment, and since governments are ass-kissers to corporates, you’re off on a revenge mission, funded as usual by big business dude. This scenario also lets you play the single player campaign in 4 co-op human players who otherwise will be taken over by AI.
[FONT="]Branches in the story lets you make a few a A and B decisions since these games are all about kill kill kill. Want to hit the secret base that has been studying some technology which is needed to use necris’ vehicles? You don’t have to but as usual, risk/reward funda is applied. These missions will add a feather (in ut language-it’s a card) in your cap and help in future missions. Although some “feathers†need activating immediately, you could put a reinforcement card in your back you start each mission, you’re presented with the range of cards you can bring to the party. Not at all relevant since most of us will be grounded to our chairs with cokes and pizza maybe from pizzeria for this game.
[/FONT] As you and your buddies travel between planets you’ll take on the leader of the iron guard clan, and build your skills to take in to the multiplayer arena. Yes your win on single player will give certain advantage/leverage on the multiplayer arena.
In single player mode, in every encounter, the A.I. has to loose-like in most of the games. But with multiplayer, because you die and respawn, the A.I. can sometimes win. The multiplayer in ut almost seems like a whole different game. You’ve got character customization, picking your race (like in Quake and ut versions till time) and body details from eight options impacts the characters casts for real.
Well known game modes like assault and onslaught will be there. Theres no commander mode and there are no auto turrets or opportunities for you to die without having a pretty good idea who and where the culprit is located. Key additions are the hoverboard that you can hope onto to zoom the map. One shot, one bullet and you’ll eat dirt and look like fresh meat for crocodiles.
[BREAK=Vehicles: ut3]
There are 18 vehicles to utilize from alongwith 24 player maps. UT3 is trying its very best to give a bang for its buck considering the fact that most of the gaming enthusiasts have equipped their machine with quad cores and hefty graphic cards. Coming back to a vehicle necris daywalker will be a treat for everyone of us. Its so huge that you can crouch behind the tank for cover, climb and make huge strike to the enemy including you pesty girlfriend(only in the game). The gun turret will shine on this tank mainly because of the graphics. Hop in the scorpion and now you can target missiles, but you can use the melee weapon-the side blades. The best way to see the full potential of the explosion graphics is to make the self destruct on the scorpion and ram it to the day walker. There is a bug looking flying machine that has rebound shots and extensible wings that allows you to float. However, if you want to use this, then you need to master this contraption. Same goes for the vehicle called stealthbenders which will deploy electromagnetic pulse and spider mines.
[BREAK=Conclusions]
While the versatility of the game looking quite sweet is massive expereince. UT will also backup console multiplayer, mod editor (even in ps3) and online clan support. Shimmering effects rippling off every surface is impressive enough. Particles literally “wave†from each bullet which is a great detailed effort. Even character’s move, sway, jump and dodge will look like the animated effects portraying a martial artist.
Epic has really made a great formula to make sure that ut succeeds where Quake4 failed miserably. Not sure about pc, but the ps3 makers are giving away dedicated ut servers for this game. This game will make your 8800 gts/gtx and quad core upgrade worth it, especially on the “BIG ASS†screen.
Before the insights, some teasing
Want to know what the new ut is all about?? Those 3 words meanings are in one word-FRAG!. If one is carving for details-suck it up, many people are waiting too. The newly announced ut for pc and ps3 is all about action, shooting, leaping, the bounding, the eviscerating carnage of mano-e-mano combat inhumanly large guns.
Powered by a storied engine that spits out spectacular visuals, ut3 has managed to leap Killzone 2’s hype and Ultimate fps in my opinion. This could be the best looking game in pc and ps3.
This true and heavily tested combat gameplay backed by state-of-the-art technology and game design. After seeing some videos about ut3 on 1up (ps3 version), this is going to be off the hook baby!!!!
According to me, there wont be much graphics difference with pc and ps3, depending on the graphic card. However there are additions on the ps3 rather then on pc since sony wants to bag this cat for more “silent†sales growth. On ps3 version, it will run at 720p and 30 fps, which could be one of the games which will replace dx9 versions of the game for benchmarks for pc and ps3. Accordint to epic games, the difference is mainly input. One will move a little slower in the ps3 version versus the pc due to the sixaxis control against the keyboard and mouse, which will be the reason why I might end up buying a ps3 and a new lcd screen or maybe a powerful card and a lcd screen. Anyways it is said that ut3 on ps3 will get a keyboard and mouse support-but the question is HOW?? Its still not revealed.
Lights, Camera, Action
Heavy equipped action is what the unreal franchise has delivered since it emerged in 1998 to make us drool. And that’s a guaranteed commodity in UT3. Other then that, epic will use UT3 for the mod contest on ps3 with 512k memory limit. Epic’s co-owner and engine programmer, Tim Sweeney, put his heart and soul in this project, so best to say-DON’T QUESTION THE ACTION. Its got to be killed as it is to kill. As usual, multiple weapons are at your disposal. Keeping the 1p scenario secret, the multiplayer, however, will be equppied by default is a hammer (melee) and “the enforcer†a hand gun. As for special effects-such as foe’s skeleton erupting from his body- will accompany those special kills a wow factor.
In typical UT fashion, each of the 11 weapons has an alternative fire mode, and that extends to several variations for some weapons. The rocker launcher, for example, has three swirling rockets, or grenade-like delayed-effect rockets. A radial menu is one of the several control methods of switching weapons. You will be able to configure all the settings to your choosing, or pick from one of the several default control schemes.
[BREAK=The Reaper-cut 'em good]
Be the Reaper
Starting the 1p campaign (heh-I got some insights about fps too), you play as reaper in a story that sits between the events of ut2004 and ut championship 2 in universal timeline. After the mining colony that you’re guarding is destroyed, you and your 3 buddies are in need of employment, and since governments are ass-kissers to corporates, you’re off on a revenge mission, funded as usual by big business dude. This scenario also lets you play the single player campaign in 4 co-op human players who otherwise will be taken over by AI.
[FONT="]Branches in the story lets you make a few a A and B decisions since these games are all about kill kill kill. Want to hit the secret base that has been studying some technology which is needed to use necris’ vehicles? You don’t have to but as usual, risk/reward funda is applied. These missions will add a feather (in ut language-it’s a card) in your cap and help in future missions. Although some “feathers†need activating immediately, you could put a reinforcement card in your back you start each mission, you’re presented with the range of cards you can bring to the party. Not at all relevant since most of us will be grounded to our chairs with cokes and pizza maybe from pizzeria for this game.
[/FONT] As you and your buddies travel between planets you’ll take on the leader of the iron guard clan, and build your skills to take in to the multiplayer arena. Yes your win on single player will give certain advantage/leverage on the multiplayer arena.
In single player mode, in every encounter, the A.I. has to loose-like in most of the games. But with multiplayer, because you die and respawn, the A.I. can sometimes win. The multiplayer in ut almost seems like a whole different game. You’ve got character customization, picking your race (like in Quake and ut versions till time) and body details from eight options impacts the characters casts for real.
Well known game modes like assault and onslaught will be there. Theres no commander mode and there are no auto turrets or opportunities for you to die without having a pretty good idea who and where the culprit is located. Key additions are the hoverboard that you can hope onto to zoom the map. One shot, one bullet and you’ll eat dirt and look like fresh meat for crocodiles.
[BREAK=Vehicles: ut3]
There are 18 vehicles to utilize from alongwith 24 player maps. UT3 is trying its very best to give a bang for its buck considering the fact that most of the gaming enthusiasts have equipped their machine with quad cores and hefty graphic cards. Coming back to a vehicle necris daywalker will be a treat for everyone of us. Its so huge that you can crouch behind the tank for cover, climb and make huge strike to the enemy including you pesty girlfriend(only in the game). The gun turret will shine on this tank mainly because of the graphics. Hop in the scorpion and now you can target missiles, but you can use the melee weapon-the side blades. The best way to see the full potential of the explosion graphics is to make the self destruct on the scorpion and ram it to the day walker. There is a bug looking flying machine that has rebound shots and extensible wings that allows you to float. However, if you want to use this, then you need to master this contraption. Same goes for the vehicle called stealthbenders which will deploy electromagnetic pulse and spider mines.
[BREAK=Conclusions]
While the versatility of the game looking quite sweet is massive expereince. UT will also backup console multiplayer, mod editor (even in ps3) and online clan support. Shimmering effects rippling off every surface is impressive enough. Particles literally “wave†from each bullet which is a great detailed effort. Even character’s move, sway, jump and dodge will look like the animated effects portraying a martial artist.
Epic has really made a great formula to make sure that ut succeeds where Quake4 failed miserably. Not sure about pc, but the ps3 makers are giving away dedicated ut servers for this game. This game will make your 8800 gts/gtx and quad core upgrade worth it, especially on the “BIG ASS†screen.
