Map name: Midtown Mayhem X
Map author: Skull N. Bones
Map filename: midtownx.zip
Reviewed by: The Rookie, paranatural, Leethal[AQK], Bad Lad
Review:
I was a fan of the original Midtown, and Midtown X is the new version found on the extremeties pack. But it's not a simple texture uplift, the map has been overhauled (somewhat.) Added to the level is a whole new harbour section, increasing the size of the level and adding a few new tricks and traps to the level. I guess there's not much more to say about this map. The new textures look a little gay (especially the sky) but all in all a good level.
-The Rookie
Review:
Ok, first off, if you liked Midtown, you'll probably like this one. MidtownX is basically Midtown in the daylight, with Duke-Nukem looking buildings, and with some changes, including a dock with green water. Item placement for DM was ok, but was a little light for my tastes. There were a lot of little places to go and hide, and a few interesting Corridors of death. The buildings look a bit clutered, but some are good. It should be a good DM map, and possibly a good Teamplay map.
-paranatural
Review:
Well, after 10 minutes of teamplay, it was obvious. This is one map to avoid. Besides being ugly, its just too big. While this map may have a few nice features (the docks with the ship and the seagull sounds) they cant save it. On a teamplay server with 8 players the rounds were taking forever, just too many places to go and too many nooks and crannies to get lost in. Perhaps a DM round with a LOT of people would work here...if you don't mind looking at the textures. But for teamplay, forget about it. There are quite a few problem areas in the map, with the library being the worst. I mean, during the 10 minutes I was there I heard 3 different people comment on getting lost navigating through it. There are just too many good maps out there right now to spend any time on Midtown X.
-Leethal[AQK]
Review:
First let me say that I am aware of the work that goes into making these maps and I commend everyone who does so for the benefit of our gaming community. Because of that, I want it known that even if my evaluation of a map is not complimentary, it is not a reflection on the author and I encourage him/her to continue creating maps. Having said that, I offer my opinion on the above referenced map. I wandered around for a few minutes and then deleted it from hard drive. I will not play it, even for the 15 minutes until the next rotation. This is ONLY because I cannot stand a map that entirely made up of that god-awful black and red checkered pattern. I think this pattern is ugly and only detracts from a map. My suggestion is take the exisiting map, and re-texture it with a real-world environment. Then I'll try it out again.
-Bad Lad