Quake II (N64)

The non related sequel to id's original shooter that brought story and some much needed cinematic glamour to the raw yet refined shooter.

Once again the Nintendo 64 version of this PC classic has a story of it's own. Rather than a direct port of the original game, as with the Playstation version, Raster Productions reworked a completely new campaign onto the Quake II template. Some sections are recycled and admittedly many of the new environments and enemies have been extracted from the mission packs but they're interesting inclusions nethertheless.

And as a result it is somewhat graphically different. Quake 2 on N64 is similar to that of perhaps a PC running the game on a 3DFX chipset. The sound however is once again reliant largely on ambient sounds, yet most of the sound effects have remained intact. It even uses the N64's memory expansion pack to enhance the colours and lighting effects more so.

It must be said though, alot more was expected of the Nintendo 64 version and all in all it is somewhat of a disappointment when up against Hammerhead's work on the Playstation Quake 2. In anycase, this is worth a try.

To see the opening and multiplayer gameplay of Quake 2 on Nintendo 64 click the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp3IFG-_i9E

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[UZI9MMAUTO]

Stop by: QUAKEPC quakepc.webs.com I'd like to play the N64 Version on PC. Thats just a pain in the ass with Emulators and ROMS.

[LewisLongshanks]

@UZI9MMAUTO Unlike Doom 64, I don't see there being much point playing the N64 maps on the original Quake 2. Most of the maps on N64 are only altered versions of the existing PC ones. I mean I suppose you'd might want the atmospheric soundtrack, maybe the multiplayer maps, but I'd look elsewhere otherwise.

[UZI9MMAUTO]

@LewisLongshanks Oh! stop by and sub me. I have Qoole Quake Level Maker with tutorials on my Vids.. The ONLY limit is your imagination.. Take Care

[UZI9MMAUTO]

I was thinking about the Quake 2 Dreamcast Levels not the N64. Yes- I remember one can play Quake 1 -Console on PC and PC on console.

[UZI9MMAUTO]

@LewisLongshanks Well, many people play custom maps just to play a different level. Being that most know the level by heart. I figured the N64 would be a change of venue. The Sega Saturn Quake can be played on a PC or the PC version can be played on the SEGA. It just would be different and fun for some. Just a thought- thanks for the input

[UZI9MMAUTO]

@deadfishy666 Its the screen recorder

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[deadfishy666]

Choppy!

[zack130689]

i no that thing says puto my brother says he says get him

[FayleThrough]

@HardcoreMusicTube just dont even mention cod on a quake video

[HardcoreMusicTube]

0:53 Second Chance perk? xD