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Linux & Mac UT2004 Demos

Jacek Fedorynski writes "A Linux version of the Unreal Tournament 2004 demo is now available. There's also a Mac version."

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  1. Nice! by DarkBlackFox · · Score: 5, Informative

    Props to Epic for continuing to support Linux! I'll be sure to support this with my money, and show the world linux ports are economically viable.

  2. Bittorrent here! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative
  3. Bit Torrent by hcetSJ · · Score: 5, Informative
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    This side up.
  4. What's in the download by Dracolytch · · Score: 5, Informative

    So, here's an idea of what's in the download that you may find interesting:

    6 maps
    The new Onslought game type
    Assault is back!!
    Voice chat
    Turrets
    New levels
    Sniper rifle is back
    Voice recognition (bot commands)

    I've heard reports of, but haven't seen yet for UT2K4:
    Vehicles
    New weapons (spider mines)
    Anti-Vehicle rockets
    Nade launcher
    Play from laptop!!!

    ~D

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    1. Re:What's in the download by Erwos · · Score: 5, Informative

      I agree - the Onslaught map that they included is absolutely kick-ass. Requires a bit of strategy, but not so much that bots are useless as team-mates. If only they'd jump on the back of the truck and man the damn gun!

      It's funny - some of the initial reviews I read complained that the vehicles were done badly. I couldn't agree less - the ground vehicles need a little tweaking, but those air units bring me right back to the days of Tribes 2.

      The vehicles also don't destroy balance, which is a good thing. A guy on the ground can take out air units and light vehicles pretty easily, and airborne units can destroy tanks extremely quickly. But, then again, five guys coming down on you with buggies is going to result in you dead, which makes sense.

      The AI is good at blowing up air units if:
      1. You stay still or move slowly.
      2. You fly predictably.
      If you move like a fox and jink, they generally don't get you.

      Interestingly, I also found the Assault map to be fantastic. You've got optional switches and "special events" (airstrike). There's also the cool cutscene at the beginning showing you exactly how to do the map.

      Is the Ion Painter (oribital strike) weapon in the demo at all?

      -Erwos

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