If you have not played a Nickster map before, (shame on you!) then you're in for a treat. This talented level designer has been producing maps for over a decade now, and his progress in mapping definitely shows through later creations of his such as Slipgate (2) and Exotic Metals. This new creation of ... keep reading

Slipgate is a kind of homage to Quake. It is what Quake might have looked like if the game had been created with the Q3 engine. The layout of the map, which is, close to being small rather than medium in size, is fairly simple. There is a main area bordered by a walkway and above that to the side a couple ... keep reading

Aesthetically, Exotic Metals is basic id Gothic, but done well; there are no obvious construction errors or problems moving about the map. Layers of ledges and curving overhangs fill this two-atrium map with lots of connections and none of the old "room-corridor-room" syndrome. The levels all look somew ... keep reading

This is a medium sized FFA map with a sewer theme, parts of it also remind me of a dirty subway system taken out of service. Lighting is good but rather dark and brown colors dominate the map. There is a few spots where light falls through old and misty windows, and the map has a good atmosphere. Item ... keep reading

Nickster notes that with rorshach's ivory textures his map has sort of Arabian feel to it. It could also come straight out of Frank Herbert's Dune or even be a location somewhere on Tattooine. The level certainly shows off the textures to good effect and the Nickster's own skybox fits well with the overal ... keep reading

A medium sized Team Arena map with a concrete theme. The texturing is almost all plain grey, which gives the level a somewhat dull feel. The symmetrical layout is similarly simple, consisting of two flag rooms connected to a large, open central area by a network of corridors. As a consequence, there is li ... keep reading

A very simple tech themed level. The maps very sparse, just plain croncete walls pretty much devoid of features. Four player DM games can be fun for a few rounds though they tend to focus around the main arenas. Some of the sections are really unused, you will spend a lot of your time just getting back to the ... keep reading

Some good sections with engaging game play like the Quad pool or Red Armour areas, but other parts are slow, too tight, pointless or just lacking in game play. The Red Armour section feels like someone has placed the map in a vice, it has minimum height only. Texturing and lighting are both good. Bots play ok ... keep reading

Nice texturing, lighting and style, but connectivity is poor; tight back alley ways and long paths between sections really impact the game play. The main arena is a large open box area with a series of tunnels leading to weapons and items. The Rocket Launch is possible the most successful section. Bots play p ... keep reading

Way to go. A well made map - small, symmetrical with a simple gothic texture set and good lighting - and the map author is 12 years old. The layout is basic with a Quad in an outside area, Rocket Launcher in the middle and a plasma gun down below, there is also a Shot Gun. Game play is little on the predica ... keep reading