Quake 2 Enhanced shadow dropped today at Quakecon

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The legendary sci-fi action FPS is enhanced and now available on modern platforms!
Take the fight to the Strogg with our enhanced re-release of Quake II, now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, in addition to PC platforms and Game Pass (subscription required). This re-release is our biggest effort yet with enhanced AI, gameplay improvements, presented in up to 120hz in 4K on supported platforms (see the below FAQ for details) and we even dug into the development archives of Quake II to restore elements that were cut from the original game’s conception.
Note: Steam users who already own Quake II will automatically receive the new version with a free download. Read the FAQ below for details on how to access the original version.
New Features and Improvements
  • Includes the original Quake II campaign plus both Mission Packs, The Reckoning, Ground Zero, plus the previously Nintendo 64-exclusive Quake II 64 and the brand-new Call of the Machine episode from MachineGames
  • Improvements to gameplay, including content restored from the original development, plus visual upgrades such as dynamic shadows, improved lighting, glow maps and more.
  • Play local split-screen and online across four Multiplayer modes with crossplay functionality:
  • Cooperative
  • Deathmatch
  • Team Deathmatch
  • Capture the Flag
  • Add AI opponents in Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch modes, explore the id Vault, enjoy improved co-op play and much more!
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https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2320/view/3644027577415996831
 
Is it any good? I started playing RTX Quake 2 but don't remember what happened next.
 
KAC said:
Is it any good? I started playing RTX Quake 2 but don't remember what happened next.
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Yes. Very slick imho and makes lots of little changes that all make it feel nicer than the original or RTX. Although to be fair I've only play the first 3 or so levels.
 
Played 1 level. There is no RTX so a bit disappointing. But gonna keep pumping this version to the end as QOL updates are welcome and it plays fine.
 
It's pretty much exactly what a remaster should be, incredibly faithful to the original, while enhancing it for modern play. So essentially was Nightdive studios thrives at.

nVidia's RTX version got bucks of backlash for much it changed and messed with the look of Q2. So I can understand not going that far.
 
It's muy bueno, just like the Q1 remaster.

Have they changed the level layouts on some maps or am I crazy, there's an area on the first map that I've never seen before.
 
Mangler said:
They should have left the new/restored lunge attack of the berserker on the cutting board.
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I kinda like it. Really caught me off guard the first time. They'll also use it to bridge a gap...

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They improved the AI allot actually. Imho it makes the game allot more fun to play. They did release a set of "release notes" that cover all the changes.

https://bethesda.net/en/article/450N...-notes-and-faq
 
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Trunks0 said:
I kinda like it. Really caught me off guard the first time. They'll also use it to bridge a gap...

They improved the AI allot actually. Imho it makes the game allot more fun to play. They did release a set of "release notes" that cover all the changes.

https://bethesda.net/en/article/450N...-notes-and-faq
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The splash damage just makes the lunge annoying IMO, why does it have a wider AOE than an explosion?

I do get why they added it, the berserker was a joke, it just needs to be toned down a little, the range is insane, on some levels it felt like they could lunge across the entire map.


Anyway, finished the OG campaign on nightmare AKA normal difficulty compared to other shootbangs from the same era, had a blast, the new pathfinding is really noticeable and does make the game more fun.
 
Mangler said:
The splash damage just makes the lunge annoying IMO, why does it have a wider AOE than an explosion?

I do get why they added it, the berserker was a joke, it just needs to be toned down a little, the range is insane, on some levels it felt like they could lunge across the entire map.


Anyway, finished the OG campaign on nightmare AKA normal difficulty compared to other shootbangs from the same era, had a blast, the new pathfinding is really noticeable and does make the game more fun.
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The more I encounter them, the more I agree :D
 
Somehow I keep getting stuck in the game lol. I am in a room where there is a moving box and I need to get some power cores. I pressed 2 buttons to open paths but not understanding what to do next. How is a game from 20 years ago so complicated lol.
 
The crossplay is hilarious. I was effortlessly running circles around some console kiddies while chipping away at them with a blaster. :lol:
 
KAC said:
Somehow I keep getting stuck in the game lol. I am in a room where there is a moving box and I need to get some power cores. I pressed 2 buttons to open paths but not understanding what to do next. How is a game from 20 years ago so complicated lol.
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Use that compass thing from your inventory. 25 years ago people would run around in circles until they accidentally stumbled upon the solution, these days you either have a compass or you move on to the next game.
 
Needs a remake not reskin. What is the constant attraction to the same game but with better blocky textures only? Dont get me wrong I loved the Doom and Quake originals but maximum profit minimum effort ?
 
Thr0tt said:
Needs a remake not reskin. What is the constant attraction to the same game but with better blocky textures only? Dont get me wrong I loved the Doom and Quake originals but maximum profit minimum effort ?
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Quake 2 was remade, that's Quake 4. I thought it was an average game at best at the time, haven't dared replay it since. I did just finish the Quake 2 Enhanced single player campaign though. :p
 
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