Now here is something really cool. Modder ‘Turic’ has just released the first version of his high-polygon 3D weapon models pack for Quake 2. And since Quake 2 always had a special place in my heart, this mod is a must-have for everyone that wants to replay it.
This high-polygon 3D weapon models pack is compatible with Berserker@quake2, KmQuake and Q2xp. Those interested can download the Berserket@quake2 version from here and the Q2xp version from here.
It’s also worth noting that a new beta version of Quake2xp got released today. This version adds support for Md3 model format, sRGB frame buffer for better gamma-contrast and updates visual effects for loading screen. It also offers better support for the xBox360 controller, as well as for wide-screen monitors.
Enjoy!
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IMO Quake 2 is one of the best FPS ever made, amazing gameplay, amazing soundtrack, and even after so many years people still make interesting mods.
+1. Couldn’t agree more.
I’m a hardcore FPS genre fan ! These old school games gave birth to this whole shooter genre.
From Duke Nukem 3D, Wolfenstein, entire Quake series, DOOM 1, Doom 2, Hexen, Heretic, UNREAL 1, Unreal 2, Half Life 1, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, just to name a few.
Too bad, not many games are being made like this, old school style, except for very few Indie titles.
Agree!
Its like developers lost the creativity, originalilty and passion to make simple, challenging and pure fun single-player FPS games because “not enough money” there…now its all about the mp battle-royale bulls***!
I mean look at games like Wolfenstein, Quake, Blood, DOOM, Hexen, Duke3d, and Unreal, each is so unique in its theme and art-style…each has its own presence!
Indeed.
Those old fps games are true classics. Great Level design as well.
I’m not sure what’s going on these days with developers, but it sure has to do with this whole MP/online stuff (Battle Royale/MOBA).
They have just lost interest in making good Single Player games, let alone old school style.
At least ID Software tried to make DOOM, but it was very fast-paced, but it sure redefined the old school genre. After QUAKE 4/DOOM 3, the trend has totally changed.
I really don’t like the new PREY game.
I won’t call this is a pure first-person shooter, because the DEVs implemented survival horror feature to the gameplay, with stealth elements on top of it. I found the game very boring as well.
Btw, I still play these OLD PC classics:
CHASER, AREA 51, SERIOUS SAM, PAINKILLER, SIN Episodes, BLACK MESA mod, Soldier of Fortune, Brothers In Arms, F.E.A.R, Tribes – Vengeance, No One Lives Forever, and other similar titles.
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pisses me off that because of carmack we didnt get quake 3 singleplayer.
Games like Quake 3 and UT were MP mode focused, but also featured amazing singleplayer mode with bots. Even without internet I have played these games for many years. But of course true SP campaign in Q3 would be nice
They should include compatibility with all those unofficial games/expansion of the quake 2 engine
Finally now the graphical upgrade is complete, forget berseker quake 2 xp the latest version looks amazing, seriously how can such an old game look so good? Pc maste race
the models are nice but the textures are bad. that railgun looks barely any better than the original and it’s because of the extremely low res texture.
Mods for a 20 year old game still happening: this is one reason I will always love the PC platform.
Any mods for high poly characters also?
Combine the two and this could be worth a play through.