Hyetal
BACKER
Quake 1996
Log Status
Completed
Playing
Backlog
Wishlist
Rating
Unrated
Time Played
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Days in Journal
26 days
Last played
September 24, 2023
First played
February 24, 2020
Platforms Played
September 2023
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24
First impression didn't persist, at least not visually. Had fun throughout, great level design, but it fell back a little too hard on the medieval fantasy aesthetic that I don't find especially compelling as presented through Quake.
Finished
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22
https://www.slipseer.com/index.php?resources/epochs-of-enmity.67/
Hey, this seems really good. Difficulty selection map and intro sequence make a phenomenal first impression.
It's clearly more vanilla+ than the experimental shit I'd normally go for, but when the production levels are this good, I'm inclined to stick around.
Hey, this seems really good. Difficulty selection map and intro sequence make a phenomenal first impression.
It's clearly more vanilla+ than the experimental shit I'd normally go for, but when the production levels are this good, I'm inclined to stick around.
Started
September 2023
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21
Only really finished a minority of the maps. The ones I ditched were generally good, but I'd rather play a bad map that tries something different than a map that hews too close to the spirit of the original game. I've played Quake, what I actually want is cool, surprising shit that just happens to run in the Quake engine.
And a few too many of them don't feature any daylight, which tragically obviates any need for the iconic sunscreen featured in the start map.
Standouts include radiatoryang's Breakfast Under The Balloons, Trashbang's Amid A Fresh Carcass, and Fairweather's SCVMFVCK II: FVCKED HARDER.
And a few too many of them don't feature any daylight, which tragically obviates any need for the iconic sunscreen featured in the start map.
Standouts include radiatoryang's Breakfast Under The Balloons, Trashbang's Amid A Fresh Carcass, and Fairweather's SCVMFVCK II: FVCKED HARDER.
Finished
September 2023
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11
July 2023
June 2023
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04
The final map turned out to be both the longest and the one that had the most—conceptually—to say. I peaced out pretty quick.
Ultimately a strong jam. Some better than others, as happens, but I'm glad I played it.
Ultimately a strong jam. Some better than others, as happens, but I'm glad I played it.
Finished
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03
Damn! The Pits of Insanity, despite the title, is a stellar showcase of mapmaking talent. Cohesive expression of a theme throughout. It actually builds tension and then subverts it. Even ends well, which is always impressive. When you briefly forget you're playing a Quake map, that's real good.
May 2023
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29
The Foundations of Cruelty by Ekhudson was extremely solid. Nearing the end, and there's been more than enough good to feel worthwhile. 35 total levels is... it's dense.
February 2023
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22
didn't connect with the first few maps I played. felt a little like beginner map makers finding their feet. don't know if that's actually true, of course
skipped ahead, sort of, to Robert Yang's contribution and damn that man can design a level of a video game. just immensely consistent. Wiedo's Set in Stone was also very fun, liked that a lot
skipped ahead, sort of, to Robert Yang's contribution and damn that man can design a level of a video game. just immensely consistent. Wiedo's Set in Stone was also very fun, liked that a lot
September 2022
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02
The first two episodes were fantastic. Comparatively underwhelmed by ep3, but it wasn't bad.
Finished
August 2022
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15
Such a good first impression. Might become one of my favorite map packs. Knock on wood.
https://celephais.net/board/view_thread.php?id=62150
https://celephais.net/board/view_thread.php?id=62150
Started
August 2022
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12
Already played a few of these maps (that's on me, obviously). Ultimately doesn't feel especially cohesive.
Finished
July 2022
January 2022
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08
Finished
December 2021
January 2022
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23
A lot of ambitious level design.
Finished
December 2021
December 2021
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16
Generally solid output from those involved, some more outstanding than others. Robert Yang as always just kinda bringing his A-game.
Finished
July 2021
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06
Map pack mostly downloaded for Robert Yang's 'Daughter Drink This Water', but I'll play it all.
https://www.celephais.net/board/view_thread.php?id=62063
https://www.celephais.net/board/view_thread.php?id=62063
Started
April 2020
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10
Great mod, even better episode.
Finished
March 2020
March 2020
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04
Very different effect, but Trent Reznor accidentally made another good Quake soundtrack.
Finished