Reviewer: Tronovision

Map Name: DmDynamo
Author: Richard Adam
Map Type: Deathmatch
Date Released: Unknown
Unreal Version: 224
Overall Rating: 10/10

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Reviewer's Thoughts:

It is really not that often that I feel like handing out a ten out of ten, but this is certainly an exception. The author of this map obviously takes a lot of attention to detail as there is a lot of "extra" stuff added which does not contribute directly to gameplay but make the ambience pure gold. The map consists of a multi-tiered mining facility, equipped with groaning machinery, beeping computers and hissing pipes. The first few levels are within the mining facility and the top level is the surface. Although this map is physically huge, the author has made sure to perfect each area before moving on. I found the geometry of this level to be one of the most impressive aspects with cool machines, lofted dirt and well done ceilings. The texturing and lighting were also amazing. I could not find a single misaligned texture and the texture choice was bang-on! The lighting very much suited the map and was well sourced and balanced with both light and dark areas. It was really difficult to pull out areas for improvement for this one, since it is honestly one of the best maps that I have had the pleasure to play. If I were to give a tiny suggestion, I would add a few more weapons to the level as a few times I was fragged before being able to find a decent weapon.

Scoring Breakdown:

Ambience: 10/10
Geometry: 10/10
Texturing: 10/10
Lighting: 10/10
Inventory: 9.0/10
Playability: 9.0/10

TOTAL = 58.0/60