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June 24th, 2007, 11:19 AM
Arena_d2
Author: Daniel Griffiths
ARENA_D2.WAD
75kb
ftp://ftp.fu-berlin.de/pc/games/idgames/levels/doom2/deathmatch/a-c/arena_d2.zip
Port: Doom2.exe
Single Player, Cooperative, and Deathmatch.
November 24, 1994
1 map.
AlysiumX using Zdoom 2.0.98
Score: 5
Arena_d2 was made by Daniel Griffiths and he has graced us with a very awesome level indeed especially for a 95 level. The layout itself is pure genius with a tunnel like theme leading into a huge open center area. Gameplay was also enhanced by the great layout design such as things like 30 second doors to help escape from attackers and various liquids that drain to get access to open areas. Overall this wad would be and idea candidate to play for some great fun. This level gets a 5 out of 10
Layout - 6
This map contains a very interesting and well thought out layout, it theme featuring a building in the center while the outsides of the map are covered by caverns. There are also various designed things within the level to enhance gameplay, such as doors that close for 30 seconds that could be useful to evade attackers, and switches that block the upper sectors of the inner stadium.
Gameplay - 5
This map is a very large structure and being so it could hold a game with maybe up to 10 players and still not be too much of a fragfest. Strategy might be a better game plan than just hunt and seek in this nicely designed level, as lots of room and area leave players tons of places to hide. Thats pretty much the deathmatch side of things but what about single play? Single player mode is packed with tons of monsters for the pleasureful butchering of your enjoyment and while it maybe fun to go through and destroy all in your path, it may just become just fun to try to survive the total experience.
Originality - 4
The author used lift in a way not very explored, he used it as if draining liquid to gain access to certain places. The features that added obstacles to a deathmatch game also show some awesome creativity.
Overall - 5
After a very fun evaluation session I can safely say this wad is worth a few minutes of your time. The layout is nice and complex with its multiple features and good design. Gameplay only follows up with it being compatible with not just deathmatch but cooperative and single player modes as well. You can tell that the author gave a good amount of though to this level in its creation. This level earns a 5 out of 10.
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Author: Daniel Griffiths
ARENA_D2.WAD
75kb
ftp://ftp.fu-berlin.de/pc/games/idgames/levels/doom2/deathmatch/a-c/arena_d2.zip
Port: Doom2.exe
Single Player, Cooperative, and Deathmatch.
November 24, 1994
1 map.
AlysiumX using Zdoom 2.0.98
Score: 5
Arena_d2 was made by Daniel Griffiths and he has graced us with a very awesome level indeed especially for a 95 level. The layout itself is pure genius with a tunnel like theme leading into a huge open center area. Gameplay was also enhanced by the great layout design such as things like 30 second doors to help escape from attackers and various liquids that drain to get access to open areas. Overall this wad would be and idea candidate to play for some great fun. This level gets a 5 out of 10
Layout - 6
This map contains a very interesting and well thought out layout, it theme featuring a building in the center while the outsides of the map are covered by caverns. There are also various designed things within the level to enhance gameplay, such as doors that close for 30 seconds that could be useful to evade attackers, and switches that block the upper sectors of the inner stadium.
Gameplay - 5
This map is a very large structure and being so it could hold a game with maybe up to 10 players and still not be too much of a fragfest. Strategy might be a better game plan than just hunt and seek in this nicely designed level, as lots of room and area leave players tons of places to hide. Thats pretty much the deathmatch side of things but what about single play? Single player mode is packed with tons of monsters for the pleasureful butchering of your enjoyment and while it maybe fun to go through and destroy all in your path, it may just become just fun to try to survive the total experience.
Originality - 4
The author used lift in a way not very explored, he used it as if draining liquid to gain access to certain places. The features that added obstacles to a deathmatch game also show some awesome creativity.
Overall - 5
After a very fun evaluation session I can safely say this wad is worth a few minutes of your time. The layout is nice and complex with its multiple features and good design. Gameplay only follows up with it being compatible with not just deathmatch but cooperative and single player modes as well. You can tell that the author gave a good amount of though to this level in its creation. This level earns a 5 out of 10.
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