The Vent

Content - Quake2 - Quake2 Levels - Quake2 Multiplayer

Author: U8Poo | Rating: 8.75 | Download: poodm10.zip

Today I bring to you U8Poo’s latest release titled “The Vent”. Flawlessly textured in metallic chrome/blue textures made by U8Poo himself and bathed in an otherworldly blueish light, this level most assuredly gets high marks for its originality alone. Architecture is very un-Q2ish with loads of interesting angles and convincing curves, not to mention some very interesting brushwork on the semi-spiraling staircase that runs throughout a good deal of the level. The only aspect of this level that I wasn’t happy with was the complete exclusion of ambient sounds, but obviously that it just a very minor detail.

Several 2 and 3 level atriums are interconnected by twisting hallways and a large curved staircase encompasses almost the entire map. Jump pads have been used wisely in a few areas to produce some seriously fast paced routes around the lower to upper levels. Weapon and item placement seemed a bit odd to me at first but after some play testing it became evident that it had been well though out, as items have been placed to avoid players dominating the game from the upper levels. Also an extra Rocket Launcher serves as an interesting trap in a one way hallway at the floor level. This level can comfortably suit up to four players; though its real strength lies in 1 on 1 competition due to the layout and item placement.

So get The Vent for some seriously competitive 1 vs. 1 matches or get it just to run around and admire the architecture, either way it is definitely worth your time.

- D13H4RD