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Doom 3 compared and contrasted with Half-life 2
Although I haven’t completed either, I’ve spent enough time in each (I think) to develop a feel for what the later sections of each game will be like. Given that each has been fairly consistent thus far, it’d take a major shift for my opinion of either to change significantly.

Doom 3 HL2 style
Basically I wanted to see what HL2 type maps might look in Doom 3. I only got the textures from HL2 and I haven't spent THAT much time on the map (only a few rooms) because it'd be a waste of time doing a whole map that you won't release.

Adrenaline Vault’s Bob Mandel wonders if the push for realistic graphics has obscured gameplay. D’ya think? Hmm?

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