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  • Summary: What gives Unreal an edge is how these differences, while not always positive, distinguish it from the legions of other 3D shooters.
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  1. 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
  2. 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 beautifulThis 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'.) Expand
  3. 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 rarelyPlaying 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
  4. 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 feelThis 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!
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  5. 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 intoOne 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. Expand
  6. 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 toIf 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. Expand
  7. Aug 26, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.

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