DOOM 3 in the U.K. [Aug 13, 2004, 11:55 am ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
Long-awaited Doom 3
hits the UK is a BBC article announcing the availability of id's latest in
the U.K. (thanks Mike Martinez). The article discusses the game, as well as the
heightened level of sensitivity to violent games across the pond at the moment
based on the recent murder that some are attempting to connect with Manhunt
(story). In related news,
MCV
reports the possibility of shortages of the new release, quoting U.K. retailers
complaining that they don't have sufficient stock to meet demand, while quoting
Activision defending themselves by pointing out that retailers all over Europe
are being screwed by high demand, and that U.K. retailers are not being singled
out.
I am hating every moment of it.
I'm not saying it's a bad game, but who can honestly tell me that it's a *good* game?
Is the gameplay any good? No it blows. Linear, straightforward with boring weapons and a boring story. The three different monsters are nothing to write home about either. The spawn-a-monster-behind-you-in-the-dark gets really old, really fast.
Haven't read a single review yet, but I bet it's being overrated, being Doom3 and all.
For the record - yes, the graphics are nice (the few times you actually get to see it when the lights come on).
How can you say that? This is DOOM 3! This is the most proud of a game that John Carmack has ever been! I mean come on, it has crates! What more do you need than crates?!?!
Okay, seriously now. I've been saying for two weeks now how overrated this game is. After stating such things about the game, I got slammed. There doesn't seem to be anyone attacking our Euro friends when they complain about how much they hate this game. Methinks that the people defending it in the first place had never bought the game.
Yes, invisible walls suck. Very 1994. But chin-up mate, you still have the hell levels to go through. My personal feeling is that those levels were the best in the game. It's unfortunate you have to go through all the bullshit to get there, but once you do, I think you will like it.
And one other thing, at least the game is probably going to be one of the most modded games ever. You will certainly get your money's worth out of it then, even if it does take six months.
I'm not saying it's a bad game, but who can honestly tell me that it's a *good* game?
Is the gameplay any good? No it blows. Linear, straightforward with boring weapons and a boring story. The three different monsters are nothing to write home about either. The spawn-a-monster-behind-you-in-the-dark gets really old, really fast.
Haven't read a single review yet, but I bet it's being overrated, being Doom3 and all.
For the record - yes, the graphics are nice (the few times you actually get to see it when the lights come on).
How can you say that? This is DOOM 3! This is the most proud of a game that John Carmack has ever been! I mean come on, it has crates! What more do you need than crates?!?!
Okay, seriously now. I've been saying for two weeks now how overrated this game is. After stating such things about the game, I got slammed. There doesn't seem to be anyone attacking our Euro friends when they complain about how much they hate this game. Methinks that the people defending it in the first place had never bought the game.
Yes, invisible walls suck. Very 1994. But chin-up mate, you still have the hell levels to go through. My personal feeling is that those levels were the best in the game. It's unfortunate you have to go through all the bullshit to get there, but once you do, I think you will like it.
And one other thing, at least the game is probably going to be one of the most modded games ever. You will certainly get your money's worth out of it then, even if it does take six months.
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