UT2k4 Mod Overviews

[Zer0Soul]

Hollow Moon
First Released:August 23,2004
Recent Release: Demo 1
Style: Singleplayer,Scifi
Website

They Say:The game is a first person, single player shooter which main purpose is to provide Science-Fiction, but in visualy beliveble way. Strong mistery atmosphere and interest to find out what happened, how it happened and whats the source to the problems is. Those are the main motivators to play this game. The best feature is that you feel very strongly your presense inside this station, you feel very well the mass of the objects, structures, and the fact that you are on the moon, and allmost alone.

Zer0's Take: It is one of the first singleplayer mods I have played for 2004. I must say It's quite different. The black and white visuals are a neat treat, but sometimes cause problems trying to find items and where to go next. Also, being a beta 1 release there are plenty of bugs and places to get stuck. I will keep my eye on this one, it will be interesting to see how it turns out whens it completely done.

8/10

[dimsum411]

The only things missing are a flashlight and a shotgun.

[Zer0Soul]

CarBall
First Released: N/A
Current Release: 2.0
Style: Sport,Car
Multiplayer Acitvity: 4 - 5 servers, 10 - 15 people online at a time.
Website

They Say:CarBall is a new gametype for Unreal Tournament2004. CarBall differs from the majority of gametypes currently available as the main activity of the game is not related to killing other players (although that's totally possible) to accumulate points. Instead the main activity in CarBall is driving your Buggy around the map with the aim of knocking the Ball into the opposing teams Goal to score points and win the match.

Zer0 Says: Car ball is just like death bal (another U2tk4 mod)l, but with cars. The graphics for the mod are mostly rehased UT2k4 textures. The areans are large and fun to play in. They never become to complex or awe inspiring. Gameplay consists of getting the ball into the opposing teams goal. Using the rag-doll physics and motion of your vehicle to move it. There is weapons available and speeds boosts set up around the arena, yet you never have time to really grab them. It's also very hard to control your car. I still enjoyed it though.

7/10

[Zer0Soul]

Clone Bandits
First Release: N/A
Recent Release .80
Multiplayer Acitvity: Servers 2-3 Players 1-4
Website

They Say:In a post-apocalyptic future, two warring clans of ruffians and ne'er-do-wells have built their outposts over the ruins of an abandoned military research compound, which just happens to be stocked with life-giving clones. Sweet, sweet clones!

As a "Bandito de los Clones" it is your duty to steal this precious genetic cargo from the other team, lest they sully the delicate ribonucleic strands with their inferior (dare I say - scurvy?) adenine and thymine.

Capture the Clone Pumps to siphon clones from your enemy's supply or boldly invade their compound, grab Clone Jars, and hightail it back to your own base. Drop 'em off at your own Jar Points to complete the transaction. Trafficking in human flesh was never so easy or fun!


Zer0 Says: I had fun, now if only I could find some players to actually play it. It takes some getting use to ride the rocket bike. It's one of the saving graces of this mod. It's just something fun about riding it and hitting a ramp sending you riding crazily into th air, with a ticking timer telling you, your gonna self destruct. *shrugs* The object to collect clones, never really phased me though, this could be due to lack of more than 3 players. The textures for the maps are pretty neat. The post-apocalyptic feel with a cartoony flavor feels very nice. Makes me think of fall-out for reasons. The downside is no new weapons. Basic UT2k4 weps.

I can't give this a true raiting without more than 5-10 players in the game. Until now..i'd probably give it a 8/10.

[N1ghtw0lf]

I am a mod enthusiest, especially for the Unreal Series, but one main problem i have with most mods is NOONE plays them online. You left out some great ones too, red orchestra, alien swarm, jungle warfare, anomoly, unwheel...there are quite a few greats...

[Zer0Soul]

N1ght, I am going to do them by three's, each day. I was only listing some. Trust me RO will be there. Since I've been a member and clan peson for that game.


The next update today will consist of the mods.

Shattered Oasis,NeoTokyo, & Air Bucanners.

[caipirinha]

wait until RO 3.0 , nice thread and AIR BUCANNEERS ROX!

[Zer0Soul]

NeoTokyo
First Release: June 2004
Recent Release: Public Alpha 0.22
Multiplayer Acitvity: 2 servers , 0 players
Style: Anime,Scifi, Militaristic
Website

They Say:Neotokyo takes place in and around a fictionalized Tokyo approximately 30 years in the future. Mankind has begun to fuse with technology. Government and corporate corruption have transformed Tokyo into a deadly dystopian nightmare. After a near-successful military coup by ranking members of Jinrai, the National Security Force (NSF) is formed - answering directly to the Prime Minister, it's mission is to investigate and eliminate all threats to Japan, both abroad and at home. The initial core of the NSF is made from a exodus from within the intelligence branch of the military. With this betrayal begins the war in the shadows between the NSF and Jinrai. Neotokyo aims to provide a viceral & realistic combat experience in a rich futuristic setting.

Zer0 Says: If I could base a review just on art style and looks. This be it. It just oozes a "Ghost in the Shell" or "Bladerunner" feel to it. Yet, the execution in gameplay..is lacking. While the two teams are nice, with it's different classes, the weapons are hardly balanced. Plus the game is still only a simple capture control point A....and B..style gameplay. Since, It's only a Public Alpha. I have hope that in it's intial release. It will be a high quality mod worth playing. Also, if I could get some more players to play it. (.....hint for ngemu people to come out and play..)

7/10 (least till a new update)

[Zer0Soul]

Air Buccaneers
First Release: June 2003
Recent Release: 1.0 EC
Multiplayer Activity: 4-6 servers 3-20 people
Style: Combat,Teamplay, Action,Fantasy
Website

They Say:AirBuccaneers contains a new team-based multiplayer gametype with airships, cannons, airmines,and various other pseudo ancient gadgets. The game is a compelling combination of graceful air ballet,fierce pirate-like action and 3D tactical manoeuvring.

Zer0 Says: I started playing this on 4.0 (the first release for UT2k4) I wish I would have found it sooner. It started as a 2k3 Mod, and garnished a fan following. It still has a small following and I know why. The game's world has a look of something reminds me of "Morrowind". While the gameplay is the first game in a long time, where I can honestly say. You truely have to have good teamwork and forces teamwork in a game. You need a man to steer,one to aim the cannon, and another to load and fire the cannon. You can do all this alone, but surely takes away from the fun. It's also satisfying to see your name pop up when your balloon has destroyed another.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS.

9/10

[Zer0Soul]

Unwheel
First Release: N/A
Recent Release: EC 1
Style: Racing,Arcade
Multiplayer Acitvity: Servers 1-5 Players 1-10
Website

They Say:Rather than just racing, many different vehicle-based gametypes are on offer, giving the player an assortment of different styles of play and environments in which to drive.

Along with this wide range of modes of play, UnWheel features every type of four-wheeled vehicle you could think of, from sports and rally cars, to monster trucks and massive mining trucks. Each vehicle can be customised to suit the driving envinronment or your driving style.

Zer0 Says: Fun. While it's no GT4 or NS:U killer. It sure is alot of fun to play. The different gameplay modes are a nice touch, ranging from CTF, to driving down a hill to see who can score the best the fall. That mode really is alot of fun. The controls seem to fit alright with a keyboard surprisingly.

I'm looking forward to the next version, adding in body damage and better use of the karma system. mmm..fun..

9/10

[WEXP]

Cool mods Keep listing if you have more!

[Cylinder]

UnWheel is a hoot, and RO 3.0 is pretty damn cool too. I personaly cannot wait for UTXMP, that will kick some major ass.

[Zer0Soul]

UT:XMP
First Release: N/A (Check Unreal 2 for Original)
Recent Release: September 10th
Style: UT,Action,Team
Multiplayer Activity: N/A
WebSite

They Say: The team-based classic XMP for U2 is now porter to Ut2k4 with upgraded features and more.

Zer0 Says: U2:XMP was a under-rated hit. It caught on by many true UT fans and had great team based action. It was also a taste of what the vehicle could be like in UT2k4. Now, that it's coming to UT2k4. I must admit, I'm highly looking forward to this.

Recently Free Monkey sent out a Real Time In Game Demo to see how the game looks, check it out here.

[Zer0Soul]

Province of Demons
First Release: May 30th, 2004
Recent Release: Alpha
Style: Sidescroller,Asian, Action
Multiplayer: 0 servers, 0 players
Website

Zer0 Says: First go to the webpage and read the backstory. Let me get this out of the way first. This should have been a singleplayer experience. The game is a side scroller, that's right sidescroller. The asian art style and map used are excellent and beautiful. The music is grand. I just wish this would have been a singleplayer game with cinematics. Instead, we got a multiplayer game that needs some work and has no players. I really can't describe this. You have to play it for yourself..go..go I say...

[Guyy]

post some Alien Swarm mod screenshots!

[N1ghtw0lf]

Originally Posted by Guyy

post some Alien Swarm mod screenshots!

You could just try their website

http://www.blackcatgames.com/swarm/