Quake Champions
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It was going so well - Quake re-boot, PC only, etc.
... but then it turns out it's actually a class-based (and team based?) shooter.
Why
... but then it turns out it's actually a class-based (and team based?) shooter.
Why
This is nothing like Quake 3, it's OverQuake. It's trying to reach an audience that don't give a crap about insane skill ceiling FPS games like Overwatch did (which tbh does have skilful aspects I'm not hating). Quake Champions will flop because Quake fans will hate it because it isn't Quake and their target audience won't give a flying monkey's about it.
If its slower pace like in the trailer tho yeah its not gameplay but suppose to symbolize it. I might like that. I dont think id like the old style unreal 99 or quake mp modes anymore i think ive outgrown the fast whizzing around stuff.
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"The game is designed for world-class eSports play at every level.”
What does that even mean? World class and entry level in the same sentence
I'll probably buy it because I'm a Quake and id fan. If it resembles a better looking Quakeworld and is identifiable as Quake multiplayer then I'm in. Classes in a Quake game is nothing new. Anyone remember the Weapons Factory Arena mod?
What does that even mean? World class and entry level in the same sentence
I'll probably buy it because I'm a Quake and id fan. If it resembles a better looking Quakeworld and is identifiable as Quake multiplayer then I'm in. Classes in a Quake game is nothing new. Anyone remember the Weapons Factory Arena mod?
Doesn't look like a terrible idea for a blast (hope that wallhack style thing isn't in it though as that is really anathema to Quake) - not the game I'd hope to see as a replacement for Q3/Live and really I want to see a new SP/MP that truly does justice to Q2 as a follow up.
But does look like it would be fun for some mindless running around shooting stuff.
But does look like it would be fun for some mindless running around shooting stuff.
You've beaten xaero on nightmare then?
(only counts if you hit the game limit with no deaths).
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I think a new game has potential. They are stuck between a rock and a hard place really. If they release a game that is the same as previous titles in terms of gameplay they will be dragged over the coals for lack of originality and new features.
If they attempt to create something different but inside the Quake theme, they will be lambasted for it "not being Quake".
Personally, having played another game that uses specific classes and roles for some time now, I think it adds more skill to a skill based shooter. Tactics are more complex for a start. Mastering multiple classes requires more skill too. Alongside that, teamwork has to be closer and more coordinated. If they are targeting esports with this new title, I can imagine it will have a high skill ceiling which is something missing from a lot of modern releases.
I am probably what you would term a die hard Quake fan, but I still accept that the original gameplay can be added to. I am interested to see where they take this new game. I hope to see some brilliant map designs and good weapon balance along with Quake 3 / 4 movement physics. The crouch slide in Q4 was so underrated. Watching top tier duellers move around a map using crouch slide was mesmerising
Let us also not forget Q3 CPMA or even DeFRaG! I think arena style gunplay an physics under the umberella of team based tactical play will be good fun. It seems they are targeting the PC audience with this title, so fingers crossed we will see a worthy addition to the Quake series.Also, there is nothing stopping them tipping their hat to the original Quake by adding an "original mode" to the new title. Would be fairly easy really. A few server flags and a little bit of code and boom, you have Quakeworld FFA!
It's a shame they are using the Quake name to make a class based Overwatch style shooter
Although there will probably never be another Quake game as good as quake, quake2 or quake3 as Bethesda will be unlikely to release a FPS game with so much openness.
The thing I remember about quakeworld, quake2 & quake3 was the mods, the maps & the community.
Also Quake4 was terrible
Although there will probably never be another Quake game as good as quake, quake2 or quake3 as Bethesda will be unlikely to release a FPS game with so much openness.
The thing I remember about quakeworld, quake2 & quake3 was the mods, the maps & the community.
Also Quake4 was terrible