You will need to run TomazQuake or another similar modified exe in order to get the most out of the map due to the high quality textures (download here (2,365kb)).

There is a big difference in terms of this map looks if you dont use the high quality textures. In normal GLQuake the colouring is different, the solid browns of the panels have turned to bland oranges and yellows. They also lose a lot of detail (shot 1, shot 2) and some of the textures look like mush (I mean that in a nice way, like mushy peas hmmm).

Anyway, swiftly getting back on track. Its a medium sized map set around a three level rectangular shaped atrium. I thoroughly enjoyed playing both when duelling and in FFA. I was surprised that it played so well in 1-on-1 because of its size but this is due to it being heavily interconnected. At first its not apparent how it all interconnects but after sustained play it is quite obvious.

Grumbles would be some of textures are misaligned and dont blend into other sections quite as expected. Along with that some architecture doesnt look right within the context of the theme, but it must be said this is a minor complaint. There are some very cool looking set pieces that show off the industrial style textures to good affect. I did find a couple of snag spots in the heat of a game which were a bit of a hindrance.

Item placement is good, lots of goodies to get your hands on. Two power ups have been included. The Quad is placed on top of a circular grate on the ground floor of one of the adjoining sections. A huge pipe connects out from the grate across the floor and then upwards as it pokes out from the wall before disappearing near the top up. The MH on the other hand, isnt in such grand a location, its tucked in a rocky area just off the 1st floor of the main atrium.

Overall its a definite step up on from CRDM1 - Under the Influence. The layout is certainly more coherent and its all the better for it. Its solidly constructed, littered with items, with lots of space to play in.

Paul