Quake 2 is another classic from id software.
While not modded quite as much as it's predecessor or Q3A, it is still a blast to play and the mod's on offer are bundles of fun. Just step into Quake 2 Rocket Arena, armed with the new and almighty rocket and rail gun and you will be gibbing for hours on end.
If you dig fast paced action, then load up the good ole Quake 2, fire up a mod or two and have some fun!
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With the release of Quake 2 Remastered, and moddb and no one not posting any info about it, here are the official links about what changed, alongside its Source Code for newer projects and what is next.
Quake 2 Official Release Notes and FAQ
Quake 2 Technical Readout and Enhancements
Quake 2 Re-Release Source Code
This is possibly the renaissance of Quake 2 Modding for PC, Many of the of the old maps works on it outside some recompiling to fix water and forcefield transparency, But large packs like Quake 2 Oblivion and other "unoffficial" mission packs may need to be reverse engineered to work on the 3.21 new code for Q2R.
Map Scaling was also increased as it was demonstrated on its new Expansion, though textures aren't planned since this would need testing like other source ports as Yamagi Q2 and Kmquake2, and with the advent of md5 support and higher res retextures, easiness with the new code and new tools, the sky is the limit.
And with the re-release also bringing old and cut models like the original chaingun and even unused monsters and skins, id and nightdive pretty much gave a new treasure trove for modders to finish up these models for future use, also YamagiQ2 devs are working on making the entire Remaster compatible with their source port.
Maybe in the future, we will get even more updates and even ported maps, but as of now, id Software, Bethesda Softworks, Microsoft and Nightdive Studios Delivered, and Delivered right!
Enjoy the remaster, enjoy the new and reborn multiplayer, and Beware the SLAMMIN! Trespassers.
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Will Moddb admins add the Quake 2 Remastered and source code news into the main page or not?
idk tbh
Did it by myself, see if gets aproved.
The Quake 2 remaster that dropped today is pretty fantastic IMHO.
Nightdive has made a well done effort in this! ^-^
q2xp 1.27.0 in my opinion a disgusting port that ruins the Quake atmosphere
if you don't like it do it better
I played the game all the way through in 1997 when I got my first PC and it still hasn't lost any of its charm. At the moment I'm playing it again and I'm thrilled at what you can see with Quake2XP in [4K]. Graphically, of course, there's no comparison to back then. It remains to be seen whether someone likes it vanilla or would rather experience it graphically enhanced in this day and age. I belong to the second group.
I currently publish videos of custom single player maps on my channel.
Quake II Custom Single Player Maps:
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Is there a Mod that does something like brutal Doom? Like being able to kick enemies and dismember limbs etc.
Rampage ;)
i played it in 1997,really great game.