Unreal

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 126 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 115 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 126
  3. Negative: 7 out of 126
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  1. Omegawolf8
    Jun 26, 2011
    10
    This is an EXCELLENT game. It is very cheap (only 10$ on steam) and it has a lot of replay value. Unreal is set on the surreal and beautiful planet Na Pali, and the environments range from luscious waterfalls to dark caves. The multiplayer is also fun, and you are able to play with bots. I'd recommend you pick it up (especially if You like older FPS'.)
  2. PithHelmet
    Nov 23, 2012
    10
    One of the most innovative and atmospheric first person shooters ever released. This is a beautiful classic. The amount of effort put into this game must have been astronomical on the developers with how large the levels are, how advanced the AI were for 1998, and the innovative multiplayer game types.
  3. Kirase
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    Graphics and soundtrack of this game played in a league of their own, managed to impress easily and sucked you in unreals well designed atmospheric world. Sadly epic never managed to release games this good again. Unreal 2 was a pure dis-appointment.

    Remember this game to be at like 93-94 meta-score and user score. Where are all the reviews gone?
  4. Krossbone
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    For 6 months before Half-Life, this game was revolutionary and still holds up as one of the greatest "boomer shooters" of its time. Unsung and underrated as all ****.
  5. storygamer
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    I can´t believe this game is 22 years old! Unreal did set the standard for nearly all FPSs that were released. The setting is surreal, perfectly supported by the beautiful graphics and sound. Pure action and a terrific classic!
  6. anonymous-tunes
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    one of my many all time favorites I actually prefer this to UT.(but that seems uncommon) it has a tournament type part to it. but i like the single player story mode just travel through interesting levels and kill monsters. classic stuff.
  7. Jesus-H-Christ
    Dec 30, 2013
    9
    If you're a fan of games like Quake and Half Life, you need to give Unreal a shot. It's got the same fast paced action with nothing to interrupt it at all, no cutscenes or overuse of scripted events. It's also got a long campaign that'll leave you playing for hours upon hours and the planet Na Pali is the perfect beautiful and atmospheric setting for this game.
  8. Mkoll
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    Great graphics, incredible soundtrack, challenging AI, and no-frills gameplay all come together to create an unparalleled atmosphere that has yet to be matched. And this game's development began in a garage!

    This is the game that got me into games so in giving it a 10 I'm giving it a very biased score. But if you enjoy FPS games in the slightest, do yourself a favor... Download the    Great graphics, incredible soundtrack, challenging AI, and no-frills gameplay all come together to create an unparalleled atmosphere that has yet to be matched. And this game's development began in a garage!

    This is the game that got me into games so in giving it a 10 I'm giving it a very biased score. But if you enjoy FPS games in the slightest, do yourself a favor...

    Download the ultra high-res textures for the best experience.    … Expand
  9. KleskCL
    Apr 12, 2013
    9
    En su tiempo fue una verdadera revolución, Con sus texturas, su ambiente físico, que logró cautivar a muchísimos de nosotros. Hay que destacar que se logra explotar bastante bien su Unreal Engine, Su música acorde a los niveles, una obra maestra. El modo Multijugador se lleva todos los aplausos.
  10. Eremiel
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    This game in my opinion has the best and the most effective on player atmosphere FPS game ever! right from the start even on menu, you feel lonely, depressed and scared. graphics is great and all textures colored grey, black and sometimes dark green and blue that helps a lot to create a strange and mysterious atmosphere. also the music is amazing. most of the times with the help of greatThis game in my opinion has the best and the most effective on player atmosphere FPS game ever! right from the start even on menu, you feel lonely, depressed and scared. graphics is great and all textures colored grey, black and sometimes dark green and blue that helps a lot to create a strange and mysterious atmosphere. also the music is amazing. most of the times with the help of great level design and atmosphere puts you in an endless nightmare of being alone among the monsters!
    You will find some PDA during the game usually beside a dead body that with reading it you can feel deep inside how miserable and lonely that guy was before dying.
    I can't say enough about amazing things that happened to me during playing this game.
    You should experience it by yourself!    … Expand
  11. sherbz
    Feb 26, 2017
    10
    Incredible level design. This was the game that demonstrated how levels could be big - really big. The graphics were unmatched for the standards of the day. I would go as far to say that it wasnt until half life 2 that half life really became undisputed champion of FPS's. Because unreal always had half life 1 licked when it came to the graphics engine. Its not as good gameplay wise,Incredible level design. This was the game that demonstrated how levels could be big - really big. The graphics were unmatched for the standards of the day. I would go as far to say that it wasnt until half life 2 that half life really became undisputed champion of FPS's. Because unreal always had half life 1 licked when it came to the graphics engine. Its not as good gameplay wise, but it demonstrated where FPS's were going, and that was a special moment. Hands down better than Quake 2, which is its only real rival really (not including half life).… Expand
  12. CROMAT-ZAF
    Aug 30, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome Atmosphere, Sizzling Sound Track, Wicked Weapons and Epic Enemies! That can only scratch the surface when describing Unreal. When the game was originally launched in 1998 I saw all the previews and trailers and couldn't get my head around this game. As soon as you finish the first stage and enter Napali Falls I was in shock and awe at the graphics, scenery which was overflowing with atmosphere. In this day and age of Extreme Graphics engines, Unreal falls behind but back in 1998, Unreal was as about cutting edge as you could get and back when you eyes would bleed rainbows at the power of the Unreal 1 Tech engine, but I feel I must come to a conclusion. This is the best game I've ever played and ill be VERY surprised if a future game can trump this. This is my favorite game of all time. EPIC GAMES .inc i salute you!… Expand
  13. arostislavna
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Competitive shooter perfection. Competitive shooter perfection. Competitive shooter perfection. Competitive shooter perfection. Competitive shooter perfection.
  14. Babutto
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    It's a legendary game worth memories. I didn't finish it in 1999 because of a glitch with a portal to the queen mothership. I did many years later. But UT was a kick-ass. Still consider Unreal one of the best because of the sky and the music. And the sound of the translator device.

    GODLIKE!
  15. Shrimps
    May 8, 2020
    10
    Playing Unreal is a unique experience. You know it's a classic of the 90s, but it's overshadowed by other games like Half Life. It's rarely talked about, which is a shame. You play as the last survivor of a crashed ship called the Vortex Rikers (the first level where you escape the ship is perfect) and you find yourself on the alien Planet of Na'Pali. Where Unreal really shines is when youPlaying Unreal is a unique experience. You know it's a classic of the 90s, but it's overshadowed by other games like Half Life. It's rarely talked about, which is a shame. You play as the last survivor of a crashed ship called the Vortex Rikers (the first level where you escape the ship is perfect) and you find yourself on the alien Planet of Na'Pali. Where Unreal really shines is when you explore the outside world of this planet. Unreal made use of huge environments not seen in many other shooters at the time, and the scale is impressive. The level is design is also great too, even if some levels are really confusing (sunspire anyone?). The shooting is good for the most part, the weapons sound good and gibbing enemies is great fun too. It's a classic from the 90s and with the prices you can it for these days, it's a steal.… Expand
  16. apokalipto
    Aug 26, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  17. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    An amazing action-adventure game on an alien planet with graphics that were “unreal” for their time. The aliens you fight are fast and challenging. Each of the weapons are unique and most of them are rather unconventional. There is a lot of variety to the levels - you will journey through wilderness, caverns, ancient temples, castles, and spaceships. And the music by Alexander Brandon isAn amazing action-adventure game on an alien planet with graphics that were “unreal” for their time. The aliens you fight are fast and challenging. Each of the weapons are unique and most of them are rather unconventional. There is a lot of variety to the levels - you will journey through wilderness, caverns, ancient temples, castles, and spaceships. And the music by Alexander Brandon is phenomenal. Unfortunately, the previously amazing graphics are now outdated, although you can download high-definition skins and textures to mitigate this problem somewhat.… Expand
  18. xcale
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    Excellent FPS game and excellent experience. Still worth to play after 20+ years.