PHL CS: CZ Hands-On

Posted by Sebastian · 02/05/04 @1:21 pm · condition zero · add comment

Kevin "Fragmaster" Bowen has written up a Hand-On preview of CS Condition Zero over at Planethalflife. Kevin mentions his take on the graphics:

The graphics are pretty darn good by Half-Life engine standards (especially the models), but certain areas look bland. Level design overall -- while very linear -- is generally solid, but there are some design flaws in certain maps and a few minor scripting\saving bugs. For example, in the last level, I managed to mess up a script by doing something I don't think the designers thought of, which prevented me from getting through a door without starting the entire map over. I twice skipped over a key weapons or equipment because they were placed in out-of-the-way areas that were easy to miss and impossible to get to via backtracking.

CS: CZ's graphics aren't bad, but the engine shows its age: this will almost certainly be the last commercial HL engine game.

Have a look at the full Hands-On Preview. This should help you decide if the game is for you when released. If ever.

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