Func_Msgboard: Let's Play: Shadow Over Innsmouth

Posted by - on 2014/04/02 21:16:30

This is an idea for a weekly thread of discussion. Every week, I pick a random older (10+ years) QuakeSP map that was great for it's time, and post it here for discussion. I decided to do this as a new thread for each map so that hopefully the discussion will stick to the week's map, and not wonder off towards a general 'remember this great map?'

So without ado, the first map I've chosen is 'Shadow over Innsmouth', by Steve Rescoe, released in 1997.

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Please play, rate on Quaddicted, and generally discuss the map here.

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The Name Alone Made Me Play It

#26 posted by Harmata on 2014/04/10 14:03:46

Basically i have only two complaints: the first half of the map is very dark, i don't remember how wall textures look, and shadows also change visual shape of the level, make it less memorable. Didn't like them fall traps, quite primitive and not fully thought out.

Just like people have stated above, level has some nice monster placement, Lovecraftian theme (the fishy skins were a nice touch) and interesting layouts, open and underwater areas strongly enhance the atmosphere.

Darkness

#27 posted by Spiney on 2014/04/10 15:25:17

I like how there were a couple of doorways hidden in pitch black shadows.

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#28 posted by Why? on 2014/04/10 15:53:02

Why?

Secret Ones!

#29 posted by Spiney on 2014/04/10 16:31:35

#30 posted by mwh on 2014/05/08 07:33:54

I can only imagine what playing this in 1997 would have been like. The layout and monster placement is great. I think maybe you get the SNG a bit early? And I don't think you could call the skins a success -- the knights are bad and the others merely fail to be good.

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