Quake III Revolution

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. Happy Puppy
    90
    Bullfrog took on the near-impossible task of transforming a dedicated online game into a satisfying experience for the not-yet-online Playstation2, and completed it brilliantly.
  2. Electric Playground
    90
    Its mists, textures, particle blood sprays and lighting make it the best-looking shooter on the PlayStation 2, and maybe even a competitor for best-looking overall game.
  3. GamePro
    90
    Quake III Revolution’s frantic combat is wicked fast and packed with addictive, exciting action that heavily favors quick reflexes and itchy trigger fingers over deep strategies.
  5. Da Gameboyz
    90
    All of this as well as crisp, colourful graphics and clean, clear entertaining sound make it the definite BEST first person shooter to come out on PS2 so far.
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  6. TotalGames.net
    90
    Looks gorgeous, handles sweetly and is ‘totally bitchin’ when played against other like-minded, bloodthirsty players – there must be some price to pay amongst all this triumph.
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  7. Hot Games
    90
    It’s wickedly fast, good-looking, and mean – it’s the muscle car of corridor shooters. But where’s the online support?
  8. Total Video Games
    90
    Absolutely brilliant, the graphics are stunning the sound effects are outstanding, this game is top notch.
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  9. Daily Radar
    88
    The framerate is blazingly fast, even in four-player splitscreen, and there are tons of new levels, new weapons and new characters -- that actually play differently -- to frag your friends with...This is one awesome FPS.
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  10. IGN
    88
    If you're itching to have three friends over to play until the early morning hours, Quake III is the best multiplayer game on the PS2. I highly recommend it.
  11. GameZone
    87
    If you take the time and play this game, without letting your bias towards the PC/online version get in the way (as I almost did), I think you'll find that it's a great game overall.
  12. Yahoo!
    80
    Captivating.
  13. Spank!
    80
    Everything you could hope for in a Quake game is present and correct, with two glaring exceptions - mouse/keyboard control, and on-line play.
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  14. GameSpy
    77
    On the whole, there's really nothing here compelling enough to attract owners of the PC and Dreamcast versions.
  15. GameSpot
    77
    Even with the additions and tweaks made to the single-player game, anyone familiar with other versions of the game will find Quake III Revolution to be rather limited.
  16. Games Radar
    75
    A pleasant surprise - but it's still disappointing the game doesn't contain options for the future, when Sony introduce a modem and take the PS2 online.
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  17. PSX Nation
    70
    A visceral and exceptionally well-done PS2 FPS that gets by as long as you haven't played it online.
  18. All Game Guide
    70
    While the PlayStation 2 version lacks many of the options available in its PC and even Dreamcast counterparts, the same adrenaline-filled action can be found.
  19. GamerWeb Sony
    50
    It doesn't offer anything that excites me over the other versions except for a few new arenas and weapons, but do those small extras warrant a purchase? Of course not.

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#26 Best PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. TerryMunro
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Favourite game i had on ps2. Bought it twice, blasted Rammstein whilst slaying in the arena
  2. Kai55
    May 25, 2023
    10
    The best ps2 shooter, no question. It is the only title that still feels playable. Many many drunken nights with friends have passed trying toThe best ps2 shooter, no question. It is the only title that still feels playable. Many many drunken nights with friends have passed trying to beat the campaign with all characters on Nightmare.

    The controller settings can be modified in settings to mimic gameplay of the best current shooters. Taking auto-centre off, and altering sensitivity to 80, 120, 80 in that order. There's is also a pre-set button layout for bumper triggers and better analogie set up

    Responsive, creative, timeless gameplay, truly feels like a modern shooter with older graphics.

    Drinking game - Nightmare difficulty, Team deathmatch. You and one friend vs 5 enemies. Drink every death. Enjoy.    … Full Review »
  3. wimpy80
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    It's not a 2 that's ridiculous had to score just to cancel out that stupid privilege post. BTW Graphics card alone to get high end performanceIt's not a 2 that's ridiculous had to score just to cancel out that stupid privilege post. BTW Graphics card alone to get high end performance from Quake 3 and 4 was more than a PS2 and this game in 2007. This port is fantastic and fast for a PS2 shooter.… Full Review »
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