You might think that unreal would be a bog standard FPS, well you're right (to some extent). It has all of the usual components of a game of this genre: decent graphics (if somewhat dated now), a fair amount of gore, a good array of weapons and violent monsters to blow to pieces with them. Its also set on and around an alien planet, like most FPS's, but the gameplay is much different to that of any of the Star Wars titles, or even modern ones like FEAR. Unreal has you looking around corners, not only in the game but also rather stupidly from your computer chair. The lighting and textures are brilliant... the textures while not as detailed as some others, still deliver and give the game a creepy edge as you try to decide whether you did see a 'Skaarj' move or whether it was just the wall. The maps are also fantastic. While confusing in places the maps do offer a good deal of player interaction, exploration and mental puzzles. They are also jam-packed full of monsters so there is a good deal of model-dismembering action (especially if you use the 'razorjack') to balance out the wandering around. The storyline is quite good aswell. Trapped on an alien planet because your prison ship hit the deck; how fun... All of these things (especially if you download the latest patch) make Unreal one of the most challenging and enjoyable FPS's i've ever played.
1998 was a great year for action gamers, SiN, Half-Life, and Rainbow Six had been released to the public. While Half-Life was generally regarded as the best game of that year, you must take a step back. We are going to ... Read Full Review
Unreal is a true classic. I couldn't Imagine what this game would've been like back in 1998 when the game was released. Unreal has so much to offer and it is a very rare and unique game to find. I found that all the diff... Read Full Review
