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Family Fun Factory by Nickster - 07 Mar 2011

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Game type:	DM, Team DM, Tourney, 2-5 players
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Items:	x4 x3 x3 x3 x3 x2 x2 x5 x5 x7
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Theme:	Industrial
Textures:	No texture keywords yet

Rate release: Currently 8.6 / 10 (5 votes)

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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 his contains the same visual quality we have come to expect from him, and we would like to welcome him back to the wonderful world of map production.

The map is set in an abandoned industrial complex of sorts. The atmosphere is brilliantly realized through the rain falling down from the stormy skies above, and every minuscule detail has been placed in where it counts. Even the floor tiles will be wet where the sky is exposed, but dry where there is a ceiling - a testimony to many years of experience in the field of level design. Some contrasts to the dark, gloomy theme can be found, such as the teleporters and jump pads, which are bright and flashy - however they are so tastefully implemented that they detract little from the environment. Lighting is spot-on, used carefully to help enhance the level.

So we know the aesthetics are top-notch, but what about the gameplay? Fortunately for us, Nickster has not forgotten about this either. The layout mainly takes place upon two stories, and is sprawling and complex. Items are placed strategically and create well-balanced gameplay, with all weapons but the BFG included. The size of the map is in between medium and small, and my recommendation would be a 2v2 TDM, though tourney matches and small FFAs of 2-5 players work equally well.

This map certainly has it all - please do yourself a favor and click that download button! This level is a surefire keeper for me, and I guarantee it will be for you as well. It is a shame that id software has not yet taken notice of his craftsmanship - this would make a fantastic addition to Quake Live, in addition to some of his other great maps.

Have you clicked the download button yet? Do it. Now.

Reviewed by EmeraldTiger

Update: The download has been updated to correct the missing texture issue that you can see in both the video and screenshots. (7th Mar, 2011)

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Posted comments:

#7 HDK!

12.82 days ago

Asi se hace!

#6 FragTastic

07 Jan 2012, 10:34 EST

I think its supposed to be fun but looking at the screenshots i think it isnt..

#5 Mark

14 Sep 2011, 11:33 EST

my only criticism with this map, and many releases playable as both tdm and tourney is the item balance. items are optimised for tdm and remain unchanged for tourney, but this level could benefit from a separate item layout for tourney that would remove the machine gun ammo and reduce the number of ammo clips for some of the other weapons to reduce overstocking. on the plus side the weapon/armour/power-up placement is spot on and the layout of the level itself gives this hours of replay value. As a tournament it is one of the standouts over the last couple of years of releases. a keeper for sure!

Edited: 10 Feb 2012 AEST

#4 SW12
Not registered
27 Mar 2011, 15:13 EST

I like levels with rain, but I can only really appreciate them in realism type levels...even if they wont have good gameplay. What I'm saying is like having a neighborhood/town style map with it raining out. THAT would be one of my ideal settings.

#3 gooball

27 Mar 2011, 05:14 EST

Wow, this is nice. :)

#2 Tig

07 Mar 2011, 20:30 EST

Thanks for the updated version Nickster! The download has been updated to the fixed version.

#1 Nickster
Not registered
07 Mar 2011, 18:40 EST

If you don't have mapmedia.pk3 the water will be screwed up (as you can see in the last shot). Hopefully the fixed version will be linked soon. I am stupid. Woops!