User Rating: 9.6 | Unreal Tournament 2004 (DVD Version) PC
When I first heard that UT2K4 would have vehicles, I thought to myself "Uh-Oh, Halo ripoff !!" and thought the game would be exactly like UT2H3... but with vehicles added. Man oh man was I wrong ! First off, let me say that this game is a masterpiece. In every way, shape or form, this game lives up to what a REAL online shooter should be. Let me break down my review for you guys : Gameplay (9) : the gameplay is pretty much the same as it was in UT2K3 except for riding the vehicles in Onslaught. But if you've played Halo or another type of driving game, you shouldn't have any problems with it. Graphics (10) : Remarquable graphics in this game, the details are so rich and the colors are so vivid, it's wild. The details on the vehicles really struck me : they are very lifelike. Naturally, all my graphics settings are at maximum. Sound (9) : Sounds in the game are good, pretty much the same sounds as in UT2K3, except for the vehicles once again. But the best part about the sound in this game is the "Text to speach" they included. Also the use of the microphone, incorporated directly in the game, is awesome. It's the best way to really get into the team oriented modes and makes them come alive. Value (10) : The new Onslaught mode is an incredible addition to UT, it is the best mode in the game in my opinion. The return of the Assault mode is great too, and also the addition of the Mutant mode is great. Naturally, CTF, Bombing Run, Team DM and DM are all back bigger and better than ever. 100 maps total included in the game, plus new maps coming out everyday, you can't ask for anything more. Reviewer's Tilt (10) : After playing this game... I ain't sitting at home waiting for Half Life 2, Halo 2 and Doom 3 to come out anymore... I finally have a game to quench my fragging needs !