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DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 14
Date: March 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The only explanation I have for the great reviews about this game is that these people haven't actually played this veersion yet. The computer version was awesome, the PS2 version OK, and this one is just downright awful. The first few levels play well (at least faster than the PS2), but you can immediatly tell that the animation frames have been lowered significantly. Enemies will be floating in the air when they are standing still, and the moves are really jerky. The real problems begin once you advance to the Capture the Flag and Domination modes, where I swear the frame rate drops to the single digits for entire rounds. This game is completely unacceptable. If you have never played any other version of UT, and haven't played Quake 3 on DC, you MIGHT enjoy this, otherwise, avoid this at all costs and stick with Quake 3!

If it would only work...

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

There's a few reasons why I only give this 2 stars: First, IT WON'T LOAD ON FIRST TRY! It actually takes a few tries; the Dreamcast won't recognise it as a DC game most tries. This is a big problem, and from what I hear from other players online, it happens to all of them.

Next, it freezes quite a bit, on- or off-line, and sometimes loss of VMU data comes with that.

The frame-rate isn't that great, but it's playable. And the online servers go from working fine to INCREADABLE lag, even with a broadband adapter. The PC version is WONDERFUL; and I think you can get some fun out of this version, but I really suggest renting this one before you think of buying. You will see all the problems right off.

The better game receives the lower quality conversion

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

On the PC, Quake 3 and Unreal Tournament seem to be the biggest names in the FPS genre. Quake 3 was released on the Dreamcast and although it had it's problems, it was an excellent conversion. Now comes Unreal Tournament, which is sadly, not acceptable in many cases. Although to me it seems faster than the PS2 version (the load times especially), both console conversions pale in comparison to the PC original. If you have a capable PC, stick with the original and still best version. If you don't, you'll still enjoy the Dreamcast version because most of the game remains intact (if a little slow).

NOTE to importers in Europe: This game will not play through Peritel/RGB/Scart.

Good Game, better on PC or PS2

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I have played all versions of this game except the Mac and Game of the Year versions, this game is a great game but better on the PC or PS2. Don't get me wrong, if you don't have a good computer or you just don't have a PS2, then get this game for the DC. The game has a number of modes, the ones i find most entertaining is Capture the Flag in Face 2, and Deathmatch in most maps, the others are still entertaining. One thing i wasn't pleased with in the Dreamcast version was that they cut out one of the modes that was in the other versions.

Game play is awesome, once you get used to the controls, on levels you can use the sniper rifle in you can use the scope to literally shoot off the enemy's head. During play you can pause (in other versions theres a pop up menue so you don't have to pause the game) the game and go to a list and give an order to the bots on your team, if you don't do this it gets rather annoying when you hear "You got point" all the time. One thing i was missing in the game was the rail gun from the Quakes, but the game's still great. All the weapons in this game have a secondary function, with the rocket launcher you can shoot the rocket(s) like a granade, the secondary function of the Sniper Rifle allows you to zoom in with the scope. If you want a really long game don't get this game, i beat it in normal the first 2 days i had it.

This game is great, i would have given it 5 stars but they cut some stuff out of it so i had to give it a 4. Happy Gaming!

Unreal Tournament is da bomb!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: December 13, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Better than Quake 3 in one player mode. Addictive and fun. Of course the multiplayer is good too with 4 player split screen like Goldeneye, it is a party game.

Unreal Tournament-better levels than PC

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If you have ever played Unreal or UT on PC, you AIN'T played nothin' yet. The levels are much better designed, if not smaller. The gameplay is the same, good ol kill or be killed. While this may seem like it may get boring, all you have to do is defeat a few maps of one type and you unlock the next type of gameplay. My favorite is Domination in which there are 3 specific points on the map which you have to control to win. The longer you hold those points the more points you accumulate and eventually win. I must say that although this is a very good game, there is really no replay value. Let's face it, no one buys a game just to play through it once and put it away. I have defeated all levels and all Challenges and I have done just that, put it away. I pull it out everyone once in awhile, when I'm bored, just to kill, maim, and desecrate the AI opponents, other than that it has become just another game in my library.

Good But not the best!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: April 08, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Ok now I could sit here and tell you this is the best game in the world......but I can't the game play is awsome and the levels and guns are great but it lack in graphics....I have had a few problems with this game but nothing major....I basiclly beat it in oneday.....but you can change the setting for harder games.......I give this a 4 star because it only lacks in grapics and I like everything else about it.....if you don't mind OK graphics then buy this game now!!

a game worth buying

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: March 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Ok, here's the bottom line. There are many pros and many cons in this game. They are as follows: PROS: awesome graphics, awesome gameplay, cool weapons, cool music, lots of levels, great sound effects, head shots, online play, good control

CONS: multi-player has less levels, no one-player mode, no assault mode, not enough skins

All in all this game is a great party game or online game. If you are more into one-player games, this may not be a game for you. In my opinion unreal tournament is better than quake 3 which was boring and too fast and confusing. Stick with UT.

Unreal Tournament vs. Quake III Arena......What a battle!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Although it is not as fast, frantic, and downright crazy as Quake 3, UT makes a good attempt to be the Frag King on the Dreamcast. The graphics aren't as smooth as Q3, as is the frame rate...but the slower pace makes for some more strategic gunnin', if that's what you're into. There are more weapons, which makes for more diversity, and the levels are ingenious for Deathmatch and Capture the flag. Also, online tournaments are plain and simply better, due to the fact that servers allow up to 8 players instead of only 4. In summary, if you are into fast paced, mindless killing, go with Q3. If more strategic and diverse battles are your bag...Unreal Tournament would be your choice.

Great game, bad players!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I'm not a Quake fan so I won't compare this to Q3A like most people. Instead I'll just say that the framerate is smooth as silk while playing solo offline, graphics and sound are plenty good, and the difficulty level is a lot like the third bowl of porridge...juuuusssst right.

While playing online there are occasional lag problems. You may find yourself temporarily unable to change weapons, pick up items, or pass through doors. Usually this lasts until somebody kills you, which, considering the amount of fragging that goes on even during Capture the Flag and Domination modes, is very quickly indeed.

The REAL issue with online play, though, is the nauseating cowardice and lack of sportsmanship displayed by an appallingly large number of people during Capture the Flag games. If you've played CTF online before you most likely know what I mean; either because you've had to deal with this idiocy or because you yourself are one of the buffoons I'm talking about. The lists of online servers will tell you which players are competing in a particular game, but they won't tell you who's on what team. ....

Don't let me sour you on the whole thing, though. In CTF there are SOME people who are willing to even out the teams in the interest of a fairer and much more fun game. And of course there's always the free-for-all Deathmatch where sportsmanship simply isn't an issue. As for Domination, hardly anyone plays it. Pity, it's my favorite mode.

Be sure to get a keyboard to defend yourself from trash talk, as lots of it goes around and most of it is completely uncalled for. Of course it could also be argued that not responding to it at all is even better. But then you can't discuss strategy with your teammates.

I despise using a mouse of this type of game so I stick with the regular Dreamcast controller and it works just fine. I have to use the keyboard for chatting and viewing the scoreboard, but that's it.

All in all, highly recommended if you can get past the cowardice and stupidity of your fellow humans during online play.

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