While this has been a highly anticipated game, the graphics and gameplay are just not up to par and seem more outdated and choppy than would be expected with such high end releases like Half Life 2, Doom 3, and the upcoming Quake 4 craze. I really don't understand why the game got a 9.1 on the site overall. I am able to play the game with all the graphics maxed out on high with full effects and the game runs smoothly as can be expected. Bottom line, the engine for this game stinks, and the original Unreal Tournament engine would have made for a smoother and more entertaining gameplay. The most annoying part of the game is probably the fact that regardless of how much power you have in your PC and even after the patch is applied, there is a slight half second delay in the firing of your gun. Most hardcore FPS gamers will find this frustrating and not worth putting up with, regardless of how much hype this game has gotten.
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