04-23-2003, 05:42 AM
first off, i'm not really keen on mods too much because no mater what mod i play, it still feels like half-life so i can't fool myself entirely into believing it's a different game (rico is an obvious exception). however, they are free and some actually surprised me...hey i got to do something while i wait for hl2 and tron2.0. i downloaded a few and here they are:
vampire slayer - not bad but it feels incomplete. probably cause you don't have many options or player models and it's not mission orientated. kill every1 on the other team and you win basically. very "moddy" feel to it. i'll play it again sometime though...it can be quick fun as rounds don't usually take more than 5 minutes.
7/10 ...not bad...worth the dl
natural selection - wow! this game rox. it doesn't even feel like a mod. very spooky atmosphere and huge beautiful "aliens" inspired maps. strategy based where you play as marine or an alien. i really like the fact that as an alien, you can evolve into bigger nastier aliens. definantly not quick fun though...it's strategy based and rounds can take a very long time to complete...prepare to think. valve can sell this in retail packages like cs and dod and make some dough...seriously.
10/10 ...gorgeous job...they really worked hard on this and it shows...:thumb:
snow-war - the problem: there are 5 good servers and no-one to play with. this is a shame because i think this could be a really fun game. basically, you throw snowballs (your only weapon btw) at your opponents deathmatch style. this is a welcome change to the gore of most mods and the best part is, who cares if you suck at it? could be a nice stress reliever...i don't see any 14yr old kids screaming "f u hacker" in their mic when they get smacked w/ a snowball. actually, i don't see 14yr olds playing this game...geez, maybe i'm getting to the age where guns and violence don't interest me...hahaha...that's funny...lol. the maps seem nice and compact...good mod for lan parties i imagine.
X/10 ...not rated...i need some peeps to play with but looks like a riot...
pirates, vikings and knights - this game was a hoot!..seriously...it's hard to describe but i will try. basically there are three teams (guess what they are) and you choose a class of warrior from that team. some maps are objective oriented, others aren't but who cares? this is just a blast to play. the gameplay is hysterical, the maps are loony and the people are their just to have a good time...no pressure and very noob friendly. some of the strangest maps i ever seen in my life. this one map pvk_collosus will seriously have you say "wtf?" aloud. it felt good to play an online game where i didn't care about winning...i never thought about my K/D ratio once...i was too busy smiling....^_^
9/10 ...may as well be a 10 actually...i'm addicted...i'm going to go play this after i finish this post...
desert crisis - i was really hessitant about downloading this one because i only need one counterstrike type game actually. i was glad i did though...very nice game w/ some neat weapons and gameplay. a couple of the maps were dark (it was nighttime so makes sense) but you can get infrared goggles. they did an excellent job on this mod...you have tons of options and weapons (most realistic, some futuristic...all cool)...you can even ride in vehicles on some maps. you choose between two teams (the u.s.a and the u.p.ko. which is sort of like the u.n.) and you fight against each other and carry out objectives (usually a chain of objectives). lemme get to the point...i like this game a bit better than counterstrike...it has a starship troopers vibe to it...but marine vs. marine and many akimbo weapons :). the gameplay was fast and tight and i plan to play again...
9/10 ...great job, awesome gameplay...counter-what? never heard of it....
grenades, snarks and teleporters - this game isn't even finished but i know (i just do okay :huh:) it's going to be the best mod ever. as soon as it's completed, i'm going to open a dedicated server for it. the maps are gorgeous and the weapons are hilarious (the flying chicken ownz!). you can try a beta version right now...i did...they still have a long way to go on this but you can see the potential...i hope they finish it...i'll kick their asses if they don't :angry:.
X/10 ...anyone want to be in the very first gst clan w/ me?...lol...
vampire slayer - not bad but it feels incomplete. probably cause you don't have many options or player models and it's not mission orientated. kill every1 on the other team and you win basically. very "moddy" feel to it. i'll play it again sometime though...it can be quick fun as rounds don't usually take more than 5 minutes.
7/10 ...not bad...worth the dl
natural selection - wow! this game rox. it doesn't even feel like a mod. very spooky atmosphere and huge beautiful "aliens" inspired maps. strategy based where you play as marine or an alien. i really like the fact that as an alien, you can evolve into bigger nastier aliens. definantly not quick fun though...it's strategy based and rounds can take a very long time to complete...prepare to think. valve can sell this in retail packages like cs and dod and make some dough...seriously.
10/10 ...gorgeous job...they really worked hard on this and it shows...:thumb:
snow-war - the problem: there are 5 good servers and no-one to play with. this is a shame because i think this could be a really fun game. basically, you throw snowballs (your only weapon btw) at your opponents deathmatch style. this is a welcome change to the gore of most mods and the best part is, who cares if you suck at it? could be a nice stress reliever...i don't see any 14yr old kids screaming "f u hacker" in their mic when they get smacked w/ a snowball. actually, i don't see 14yr olds playing this game...geez, maybe i'm getting to the age where guns and violence don't interest me...hahaha...that's funny...lol. the maps seem nice and compact...good mod for lan parties i imagine.
X/10 ...not rated...i need some peeps to play with but looks like a riot...
pirates, vikings and knights - this game was a hoot!..seriously...it's hard to describe but i will try. basically there are three teams (guess what they are) and you choose a class of warrior from that team. some maps are objective oriented, others aren't but who cares? this is just a blast to play. the gameplay is hysterical, the maps are loony and the people are their just to have a good time...no pressure and very noob friendly. some of the strangest maps i ever seen in my life. this one map pvk_collosus will seriously have you say "wtf?" aloud. it felt good to play an online game where i didn't care about winning...i never thought about my K/D ratio once...i was too busy smiling....^_^
9/10 ...may as well be a 10 actually...i'm addicted...i'm going to go play this after i finish this post...
desert crisis - i was really hessitant about downloading this one because i only need one counterstrike type game actually. i was glad i did though...very nice game w/ some neat weapons and gameplay. a couple of the maps were dark (it was nighttime so makes sense) but you can get infrared goggles. they did an excellent job on this mod...you have tons of options and weapons (most realistic, some futuristic...all cool)...you can even ride in vehicles on some maps. you choose between two teams (the u.s.a and the u.p.ko. which is sort of like the u.n.) and you fight against each other and carry out objectives (usually a chain of objectives). lemme get to the point...i like this game a bit better than counterstrike...it has a starship troopers vibe to it...but marine vs. marine and many akimbo weapons :). the gameplay was fast and tight and i plan to play again...
9/10 ...great job, awesome gameplay...counter-what? never heard of it....
grenades, snarks and teleporters - this game isn't even finished but i know (i just do okay :huh:) it's going to be the best mod ever. as soon as it's completed, i'm going to open a dedicated server for it. the maps are gorgeous and the weapons are hilarious (the flying chicken ownz!). you can try a beta version right now...i did...they still have a long way to go on this but you can see the potential...i hope they finish it...i'll kick their asses if they don't :angry:.
X/10 ...anyone want to be in the very first gst clan w/ me?...lol...