Bit-Tech have published a hands-on preview of Unreal Tournament 3
In terms of gameplay, the game is fantastic. Smooth, fluid and involving, the game is accessible to new players and won't overly put unfamiliar players at a disadvantage. At the same time, it encouragesUT3 beta impressions
players to experiment and try and learn more from the game, rapidly
gaining skill.
Graphically the game is a marvel too; environments appear both lush and detailed without interfering or distracting from the match at hand. It's the kind of thing which shows that the game has been playtested to death.
However, there are a few things which could be a problem -- mainly the lack of change. Sure, the graphics are enhanced and there are new levels, but a lot of that could have been accomplished in a smaller update. The Necris vehicles could help address our fears, but we can't really comment since we didn't get to see much of them.
Basically, it's the same old / /Unreal Tournament, but with a facelift and boob-job which is well simulated in terms of bounce. Yeah, I liked that analogy too.
If you liked the past games then you'll love / /UT3 and if you haven't played the past games then you'll probably still love it. If you're one of those in-between players though who's looking for something a little different or new, or with more of a focus on teamplay, then you may be better off waiting a while before you buy.
