Tremulous Forum
General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Shadowgandor on December 28, 2008, 09:10:04 pm
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It seems the Gamespot Employees haven't missed on Tremulous when looking for free action games:
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6201226/index.html
Here's the part about Tremulous:
Official Website: http://tremulous.net/
Who Should Play: Entomologists on amphetamines.
This strategy/shooter hybrid is, to put it mildly, insane. On any given map, two highly distinct sides build up a base and then proceed to maul each other in some of the fastest-paced twitch gameplay this side of Quake. Picture this: If you choose the alien faction and go on the offensive, you run around like a black widow spider on speed, biting enemies until you can evolve into an even more powerful arachnid. The sense of speed is exhilarating and a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get used to it, you'll be skimming along chomping at the legs of your human enemies. You can even run up walls, a la The Darkness, though it's worth pointing out that Tremulous did it first. Aliens need enemies, of course, and the humans make up the opposing faction.
The twist to the formula is that you choose to play as either a basic attacker or a construction unit. Construction specialists--alien grangers and humans with construction kits--build structures like turrets, armories (which allow human teams to purchase upgrades, like the oh-so-awesome jetpack), barricades, and other defensive and offensive buildings. As your team racks up the kills, and as construction specialists stay alive, teams earn currency used to build these edifices. Should the opposing team destroy all your spawn structures and slay you and your teammates before you can replace your spawn point, it's game over.
Tremulous' most impressive feature, however, is how different the two factions play. Humans may get some powerful ranged weaponry, but aliens are masters of the hit-and-run, using their speed and special abilities to offset the more direct attacks of their enemies. While aliens evolve into more powerful beings (tyrants are an intimidating sight), humans unlock enhancements that make them a more formidable foe. No matter which side you choose, however, you'll find that matches in Tremulous speed forward like a bullet train, so if you assumed that all strategy-oriented shooters were plodding affairs, you'll want to take a look at Tremulous, if only to discover how wrong you were.
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I've been playing this game for years and haven't stopped, it got me hooked since day one. Lets just hope Tremulous stays for future years to come as we wait for 1.2.
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Yeah I go for the legs too :police:
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As your team racks up the kills, and as construction specialists stay alive, teams earn currency used to build these edifices.
Makes it sound like build points are earned, which of course isn't true for the base version at least.
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As your team racks up the kills, and as construction specialists stay alive, teams earn currency used to build these edifices.
Makes it sound like build points are earned, which of course isn't true for the base version at least.
Was just going to point this out when I saw your reply.
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The review was not 100% accurate (bp's not earned, never go for the legs) but it's quite awesome that trem got some press.
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never go for the legs
I wouldn't go that far. The legs might be the only thing within reach at the time and they might have low enough hp for it not to matter. That said, the head is always the safest bet.
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Well, any damage is better than no damage, I meant go for the head if at all possible.
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/me hugs Shadowgandor
Nice find! Shame it doesn't contain any particularly quotable lines (http://tremulous.net/press/) :P
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Heres hoping this will drive up the community again.
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/me hugs Shadowgandor
Nice find! Shame it doesn't contain any particularly quotable lines (http://tremulous.net/press/) :P
I don't know... this could be... interesting:
Who Should Play: Entomologists on amphetamines. - Gamespot
:D
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I remember seeing this on Gamespot a week or two ago.
Too bad their footage in the video version of the article wasn't that great. I think it only showed dretch gameplay and they always aimed for the human's feet and failed.
Anyway, hope this drives in some new players. :P
Who Should Play: Entomologists on amphetamines
lol