HERO Mission 1: Cliffhanger - Remastered!

[Deathlaser]

The file so large I could not open it.

[jediaction]

Make sure your using the latest version of Alice 2.2.

Still no review...

[arty-fishL]

Originally Posted by jediaction

I'm annoyed by this now...Still no review.

I've been very busy, notice I have done no reviews for anybody in a while. I have missed this thread recently anyway, but I have noticed it now. Hence, I shall do a review shortly (I promise, and if I forget then please remind me, maybe via PM so it doesn't look like you are still raging here).

[jediaction]

Originally Posted by arty-fishL

I've been very busy, notice I have done no reviews for anybody in a while. I have missed this thread recently anyway, but I have noticed it now. Hence, I shall do a review shortly (I promise, and if I forget then please remind me, maybe via PM so it doesn't look like you are still raging here).

Yah, I delete my posts though. It's just to bump the thread. Thanks for checking it out now though.

[arty-fishL]

FEATURES


- Well designed scene
- Perfect atmosphere
- Spot-on animations
- Much improved GUI
- Well fitting music
- Great improvements on voice-over and SFX
- Nice set of customisations available
- Responsive controls
- No lag (as far as I can tell)

- Bullet collision doesn't see to work very well at all in the latest version, in previous versions it was OK, but still not perfect
- Can just run straight to the end without planting the bomb
- Not much action when on the snowmobile
- Quite easy, especially when compared to the real mission on MW2
- Too short

OPINION

This game is a great representation of the high quality games that can be produced with Alice, when given time and a keen eye for detail. The animations, SFX and scenery make it feel like a true FPS, giving that "action" atmosphere. While the mouse aiming could be improved, the controls are generally responsive and well laid out. You definitely get the sense, when playing, that this game was developed by a true Alice veteran.
It accurately encapsulates the key ideas from the original MW2 Cliffhanger mission, but unfortunately fails to reach up to expectations in some areas.

In the latest version at least, the bullet collisions fails most of the time, making for a frustrating set of dying, before just deciding to Rambo into there and melee them all. The triggers for completion of certain stages of the mission are not designed very well, so you have to be a very honest player to not just avoid the objectives and go straight to the end.

ADVICE

Although this is a remastered version, there is still room for improvement. Unfortunately in the latest version I'm sure there is something wrong with the bullet collision, where the problem wasn't so bad before. Work on fixing the negatives, because there aren't many more positives that really need to be added to this game, it has enough already.

VERDICT

Despite its obvious negatives, this game is a must-play. A great example of some of the finest work from one of Alice's best users, but I cant see this getting a higher score unless the bullet collision and objective triggers are fixed.

8.3 BRILLIANT

[jediaction]

Ok. I see your points, the length of the level is mainly to save Alice from crashing. Saying the game is to easy is a bit confusing because I did add level difficulties. Thanks for the review though. I'm pretty please with the score, except the "to easy" part.


I'm fixing those glitches right now.

[arty-fishL]

Originally Posted by jediaction

Ok. I see your points, the length of the level is mainly to save Alice from crashing. Saying the game is to easy is a bit confusing because I did add level difficulties. Thanks for the review though. I'm pretty please with the score, except the "to easy" part.


I'm fixing those glitches right now.

I meant its too easy because you can just avoid the enemies and not plant the bomb, which is extremely easy to do. But yeh, I enjoyed playing the game.

[jediaction]

New Version. Arty, you should update your review now. It's still the same length and the guys are still the same challenge (remeber the difficulties), but all else is upgraded, with a few new things such as shiny weapons.

[jediaction]

Update

[Sgt Moose]

This FPS is so Awesome!!!!
I really think that you should make another mission for it such as a desert or jungle mission.

I envy your Alice world. I have tried many times to create an FPS similar to yours, but it always failed. If you could offer advice, that would be great.