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Doom 3 - Definitely Worth The Wait?
Thanks to 1UP for their borderline-gonzo article discussing how the extended wait for Doom 3 is affecting opinions of it. The naysaying author of the piece argues that id's FPS sequel "...possesses many appreciable graphical highlights, [but] much of its beauty comes from techniques that are rapidly becoming standards. Normal mapping and dynamic lighting are nothing new, and companies like Ion Storm Austin and Crytek are proving that anyone can do it." He goes on to stake out his position clearly: "I am certain Doom will be great fun for what it is, but I just don't know if fans of the original and its Serious [Sam] inspiring style will dig something paced so radically different. I am also unsure of whether or not action gamers... will buy into a title that seems to lack the excessive fiction, approachability and interactivity that drive practically all of today's modern games." Update: 11/27 17:18 GMT by S : There's also a new mini-interview with John Carmack regarding Doom 3 over at CGW.
I'm all for it!
I'm fed up with games that 'feature' horrible acting, crappy FMV and hackneyed, generic stories.
Bring on the frag-fest!
for great justice
that the the retail version of Doom 3 will include a playable mini-game version of Daikatana?
All kidding aside, the games been in development for too long. It will allmost be impossible to live up to the expectations that only grow as the game sits in development for what seem like forever.
The important part is that it will still be out before Duke Nukem: Forever.
"Max, come over here. French-Canadian bean soup. I want to pay. Let them leave me alone." - Dutch Schultz
Do you realize what completly free means on /.?
I would definatly call it cost free.
because there is much more completeness to freedom then cost.
Wow, sent an e-mail as suggested when clicking on "use classic" banner, and got a fast response that addressed my msg
Cracker: We can start by agreeing that DOOM is the prettiest and most robust engine on the market. We'd be lucky if every game used it.
Ivan: We can start by agreeing that you are an idiot.
Cracker: Nice. Perhaps you'd care to elaborate on your jabbing witticism, you ass?
Oh my god! thats quality journalism for you guys out there.
Next on slashdot: two guys outside my apt discuss heavily about the GBA vs the PSP and weither they are "faggots" or not! exciting AND educational!
I don't now what's up with you, but I just can't wait for the power gaming bundle of Doom 3 and Duke Nukem Forever! I'm holding my breath in anticipation.
How ya like dat?