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Fr3N3t!C wrote:
> On 7 Aug 2004 08:26:58 -0700, Count_Caspian@yahoo.com (Jonathan)
> wrote:
>
>> Aftr being WOWed by the graphics for the first couple of hours, I
>> gradually come to the realization that Doom 3 isn't very good after
>> all.
>>
>> It looks superb but it's let down badly by the gameplay.  There's
>> absolutely no AI and the level design is horribly repetitive (endless
>> netal corridors).  Monsters run straight at you out with no attempt
>> to hide or stalk or take cover, which is fun for a couple of hours
>> but then gets old very quickly.  It's way too dark which doesn't
>> really make the game any more scary.
>>
>> As for the story, forget it.
>>
>> Purists might say "Hey, this is Doom, what did you expect?"  Well,
>> something, ANYTHING original might have been a start.  The original
>> Dooms were great for their day but apart from the occasional
>> nostalgia kick, who wants to play them anymore?
>>
>> I really think id missed the boat on this one, and it seems as though
>> they were unsure of their direction.  Perhaps they wanted to keep the
>> game true to the original, but what was fun 10 years ago isn't very
>> much fun anymore.  The final chapter on pure twitch-shot games was
>> written by Serious Sam 2.  Id has gone back and tried to write a
>> belated appendix, but it's just too late.
>>
>> While the early reviews are predictably glowing, I'm guessing that
>> over the next few weeks it's going to be a case of the Emperor's New
>> Clothes.  If this game hadn't been called Doom 3, people would have
>> praised its graphics but would likely have largely ignored it.
>>
>> That's my 2 cents worth, I'd be interested to hear what you guys have
>> to say.
>
> I couldn't agree with you more...... As far being flamed by fanboys
> goes, it's a pain....go to http://theisonews.com and check out the
> RELOADED Doom 3 thread there....I've posted a lot of comments on that
> thread.....while there are a few sane individuals that seem to be
> capable of seeing past this humungous hype, most of those 12 year olds
> are praising this game beyond belief, which is beyond my
> comprehension. Strange how they won't tolerate any crticism
> whatsoever.....one guy on that forum wanted to meet me in person to
> beat me senseless.....I guess the hype worked for the punters and
> there really is only a very small community of folks that is looking
> at this game from a critical and objective perspective, but not
> significant enough to be heard in a big way. Even all the major gaming
> sites are giving it rave reviews (although Gamespot offered up a half
> decent review). Actually, it just goes to show how easy these folks
> are to satisfy....the actual gameplay is so abysmal and yet people are
> hailing it as the PC gaming world saviour. So is this what gaming has
> come to, presentation ? So will all games now be measured on their
> graphical effects rather than content ?
>
> For what's it's worth, I also hated Half Life....couldn't wait until
> it was over.....but having said that, I'm hoping that the release of
> HL2  will severly shake up the Doom 3 lambs as they blindly continue
> to bleat out their joy.....

You're a puking snerk for just going on blathering your trolling
gibberish.  You've yet to include *ANY* useful information in a single
one of your bile dripping posts.  You despise FPS so why even load it up
in the first place?  And why drip your diarrhetic slime on other people
that like the game?  Is it that you have to bolster your own ego with
the support of others?  You little schlict puppet, get your grubby
little hands off that keyboard, and back slowly out of the room....and
close the door.  Do NOT re-enter the room without your parent or adult
guardian!
McG.