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The actual developer of this Mac application is ID Software. From the developer: Quake III Arena 1.3 Updater fixes the following: Fixed sound bug (with Graeme hints) - this crashed some mods Made sure SysPrintf doesn't get into an endless loop if logfile is on Fixed qconsole. 'ioquake3 mac install' pretends to be the one unified and most simply way to install quake 3 arena (with improved ioquake3 engine) on mac computers. This includes a lot of improvements like high quality textures, improved sounds, most knowed mods, etc. And you can get it working with just one command! Quake III: Team Arena Demo Mac Quake III: Team Arena is an expansion pack for Quake III: Arena that adds new gameplay modes, new weapons, new models, new maps, and more. The gameplay modes and maps in this expansion pack emphasize teamplay rather than the straight up deathmatch.
Overview
Enter the Arena. Ancient gods and terrible powers have created the Arena, a spectacle of warfare and bloodshed. This game has no end, it has no winner, it only has combat. Playing the part of a gladiator in this arena, it is your goal to crush, maim, and kill your way to the top of the list, no matter the cost.
To put it simply, Quake III is the most advanced first person shooter created by Id Software, the great grandfather of modern first person shooters. Id Software has taken most of the technologies developed in Quake and Quake II, and put them to good use in this sequel. However, the question that begs to be asked is whether or not the lack of gameplay improvements can be outweighed.
Quake III Arena made an impressive showing in the PC market and now that it’s been brought over to the Dreamcast, it will get a chance to do the same. With multiplayer features never yet exploited in a Dreamcast title, Quake III may have a lot to offer.
Gameplay
Gameplay is the first and foremost problem facing any console based first person shooter. When it comes down to it, the movement and combat features of a controller, even one as advanced as the Dreamcast’s, pales in comparison to the control and utility provided with a mouse and keyboard. However, with what little they’ve been given, Id Software has made lemonade out of lemons, using the Dreamcast controller to its full capability. The analog stick is used to control aiming, and movement and fire control are easily handled with the thumb and forefinger buttons.
The game itself revolves around moving throughout a level, bearing any number of nasty weapons, while collecting the firepower, ammunition, items, and armor necessary to deal death to your opponent. Essentially a one-on-one deathmatch, you win by collecting frags, which are earned after killing your opponent. Of course, those same ancient beings that brought you to the arena also resurrect you after each death to prolong their amusement.
Graphics
By far, the graphics for Quake III Arena are its strongest point. A slightly lower grade than the PC version, they are nonetheless still very impressive. Colorful weaponry effects and luscious textures make each arena seem more an art show than a game, with amazing scenery and bizarre architecture.Id Software hasn’t skimped on the lighting and special effects either. With an almost uncanny sense of what weaponsfire should look like, anyone who lights up their target with a stream of machine gun fire won’t be disappointed.
The only flaw in the design of Quake III Arena’s visuals is the lack of real Level of Detail programming. Based on the concept that distant items don’t need to be given as much detail, this technique can greatly reduce the strain on the console, and greatly improve the games performance. Sadly, this element is missing from Quake III Arena.
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Audio
Once again, although they aren’t much to write home about, Quake III Arena’s sounds are a near perfect replica of those from the PC game. When the bombast of rockets explode around you, you’ll come to appreciate the quality of this sound.
Multiplayer
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As an added bonus, Quake III Arena is fully compatible with Sega.net, the online service that supports Dreamcast players. With the built-in modem, area for four controllers, and a large enough television, you could participate in quite an interesting multiplayer experience.
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Bottom Line
Quake III Arena is close enough in quality and composition to the PC title to be considered a very faithful transition. The graphics, audio, and gameplay stack up to the original version, with the only flaws being evident in the control style, and lack of variety in gameplay (unlike games such as Unreal Tournament). With the added element of multiplayer support, Quake III Arena is one of the best first person shooters I’ve seen on a console system. If you’re a first person shooter fan, it is definitely worth buying, and even if you're not, it's worth renting a few dozen times.
Overall rating: 8
Welcome to the home of ezQuake, a modern QuakeWorld client focused on competitive online play.
Combining the features of modern QuakeWorld® clients, ezQuake makes QuakeWorld® easier to start and play. The immortal first person shooter Quake® in a brand new skin with superb graphics and extremely fast gameplay.
Installing the client
Download the latest client below. Full versions include the bare minimum of game media (basic hud graphics, player skins etc). If you want to experience modern graphics and other additional media in the game including custom configurations, try nQuake.
Windows3.2.222nd September 2020 (19.3MB) (2.1MB)
MAC OSX 10.153.2.222nd September 2020 (19.2MB) (1.96MB)
Linux (64-bit)3.2.222nd September 2020 (18.2MB) (1.07MB)
Alternatively, you can build the client from source. Visit the project page on GitHub and follow the compilation instructions included.
Installing Quake
If you don't have Quake installed, you can now buy Quake online via Steam. This will give you the complete single-player game. Then download a 'Full' install above and copy to your Quake directory.
To get configured for competitive online games quickly, try nQuake. nQuake includes standard config files, modern HUD, fullbright skins and 24-bit textures. Once nQuake is installed, download an Upgrade version of the client and replace the executable in your Quake directory.