UT2004 - Too Little, Too Late?

Site Admin Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 0

A couple of news posts lately got me thinking about our new poll. This last week we saw new demos or videos from two of the most anticipated games that are coming out soon. Which brings me to this question. Has UT2004 missed its window of opportunity? I mean let's look at the facts here. While I am excited about the latest installment of the UT Series I am thinking there are just going to be too many good games out. I mean the Unreal Engine is still the king of colors and textures but the new S.T.A.L.K.E.R video shows incredible promise. Dare I say it is even starting to look better with lighting than HL2. So let me know what you think....

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 3:47 pm

I didn't think UT2k4 be big even without STALKER or HL2

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 6:23 pm

Honestly? I think it'll still be an Unreal Game. People said that UT2k3 wouldn't work either, as it wouldn't be "UT", well, same thing is being said now. Only time will truely tell, but I think it'll do just fine. (Though, to ensure this, epic should seriously offer a reduced rate for UT2k3 owners).

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 7:03 pm

it will offer many new maps, new game type, vehicles, better graphics (joke).. but for ppl which didn`t like new ut 2k3 gameplay style, is ut 2k4 going to change their mind? I dont think so.

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 8:19 pm

This post was waaaaay too long.
Edited, so as to not annoy Laughing

Anyway, UT2k4 will do just fine. I'm buyin!

Irix WAnnabe Joined: 22 Jun 2003 Posts: 122

I'm wating for something New in the Unreal Universe. I'm not sure UT2004 is it really.

It could be fun, but it doesn't have me bouncing up and down on my spring just yet.

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 3:07 am

See, I guess that's just the different strokes for different folks type thing.... I'm bouncin in my seat waiting to see the vehicles. Course I'm also worried that Halo for the PC will take away from the community (I plan on buying that asap, though, I don't think it'll hurt as much as it coulda)

It's all dependant on how much is truely added, and how polished of a release UT2k4 is. If it's squeeky clean, and they've added enough to even keep a seasoned vet in operation, then all will be satisified. However, if they fall short on anything, I think the community is gonna jump up and bite em in the ass for it.

UO Noob Joined: 02 Jun 2003 Posts: 14

Too late! Epic had their chance last year and messed it up. UT2003 is'nt anything like UT and well people want the old UT.

Ultimate Fanboy Joined: 18 May 2003 Posts: 508

go out and buy UT then... Confused

*edit: Typo Wink

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 8:48 am

i think they purpously made the two latest unreals, 2k3, and U2, one notch down, because they wanted the modding community to be able to get their hands on the editor and stuff early.
that way the mods, can fill in the void's and make the games more complete.

i also think that the reason everyone loved UT, Unreal, and Unreal:RTNP, so much is because the games were so complete. Epic and the other guys diddnt know how well the game would take off, so they mae it the best they could, before releasing it. and they also diddnt count on the community to be that interested in making mods, maps, and mutators for the games.

i know i basically prooved everyones point just now but thats my view on the subject.

i know i'm forgetting something so i'll have to come back and type some more later.

Guest

I am way more excited about the Unreal 2 multiplayer than UT2K4 and don't even get me started on Halo multiplayer, it will rock! So I really doubt I will rush out and get UT2004 discount or no discount. Maybe I have changed, but running around spamming and never reloading ain't what it used to be.

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 12:19 pm

Um Mr. Lazy did you not see Raven's typos yesterday?

Razz

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 1:01 pm

never do a game like some other former game... UT2k3 was never suppose to be like UT and Epic said so, I have no idea what ppl mean about 'bad gameplay' but I really don't care if they like the game or not, everyone can go back to their simple games for idiots when you can only have what... 5 weapons and only one fire mode? no other movement then running and jumping etc.

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 3:11 pm

i fixed those typos.
barbos told me about them this morning

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 3:12 pm

dont forget the side scrolling action of most of the games back then!

Super Pitfall for the Atari is still DA BOMB!