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View Full Version : Quake 4: Now that we all bought it for $4, let's discuss it!

zenintrude
05-09-2009, 10:35 PM
So far, I'm about an hour ~ hour and a half into the game, and I'm really enjoying it. It has a distinctly old-school FPS feel to it that suits me just fine. I was a big fan of Q2 when I was in high school, and Q4 manages to play like a squad-based version of Q2.

I was surprised at how well the graphics stand up, too. Of course I wasn't expecting Killzone 2 or even Resistance-level graphics, but I have to say that the visual effects are decent and the character models, although plasticy, look good enough to draw me into the gameplay. And I have to hand it to Raven... unlike id, they managed to stay away from the most garish colored lighting that plagued the majority of older FPSs.

As for the so-called bugs, I've only run into one small bit of framerate drop, and luckily it wasn't during a firefight. Also, it may be just me, but the loading screens (save for the very first one) didn't seem too horribly long, so I was glad for that.

Hopefully now that more people are buying the game due to the GS sale, I'll actually get to play it online... anyone know if the version of Q2 on the bonus disc is online enabled as well? I'l love to kick some ass in Main Gate again.
Hydro2Oxide
05-09-2009, 10:42 PM
Err, where was it $4?
zenintrude
05-09-2009, 10:45 PM
GameStop... $4 used after weekly special discount and EDGE
yukafls
05-09-2009, 10:57 PM
your kidding, I guess I will have to go pick it up
Nealocus123
05-10-2009, 03:08 AM
I picked this up at Gamecrazy 3 for $10 sale along with Perfect Dark and the original Counter-Strike for Xbox. I haven't had a chance to play it but I know the multiplayer is going to be more fun than Perfect Darks.
seanr1221
05-10-2009, 01:32 PM
Might have to jump on this. 4.00 is less than the price of a couple beers at the bar.
AshesofWake
05-10-2009, 02:02 PM
i loved this game, its just straight up fun. one of the most fun games ive played in years
AlohaMars2
05-10-2009, 03:26 PM
I got it for 16 on Black Friday @ Circuit City a few years ago, and I enjoyed it. Add in the copy of Q2 you get, its win all around.
Blackout
05-10-2009, 03:53 PM
I picked this up at Gamecrazy 3 for $10 sale along with Perfect Dark and the original Counter-Strike for Xbox. I haven't had a chance to play it but I know the multiplayer is going to be more fun than Perfect Darks.

Is this sale still going on?
Nealocus123
05-10-2009, 04:28 PM
Is this sale still going on?

Yeah, YMMV on the games available though. Awesome original Xbox, Gamecube, and PS2 selection though. I am located in San Diego CA btw.
Blackout
05-10-2009, 05:00 PM
Yeah, YMMV on the games available though. Awesome original Xbox, Gamecube, and PS2 selection though. I am located in San Diego CA btw.

Thanks, I'll have to check out Gamecrazy. I was going to get Quake at GS but might as well get 2 other games on the cheap too.
Poor2More
05-10-2009, 05:23 PM
Picked it up for $4 also with bonus disc of Quake 2
bjstucker
05-10-2009, 09:09 PM
Picked it up with the Quake 2 one played a bit of 4 might pop in 2 to relive the glory days of high school.
radjago
05-10-2009, 11:18 PM
The version of Quake 2 included doesn't have online play, but it does have split-screen play for up to 4 and system link play for up to 16 in DM or Co-op.
joeyd07
05-11-2009, 09:49 AM
PLayed thru this at launch. Solid, enjoyable game. Glad to see that it holds up.
GenghisJohn
05-11-2009, 01:54 PM
Q4 has one of the best levels ever. I wont spoil anything but its nice and gory
FarmhouseMedia
05-11-2009, 01:59 PM
Hey, anyone interested in some Q4 multiplayer, we should get a group together.