The id software classic is masterfully updated for the modern era thanks to the brilliant Nightdive Studios – with an assist from Machine Games, who’ve brought a brand new mission to the game. John Linneman revisits the history of Quake 2, compares every version of the new release and stacks up the various enhancements. Available to buy at a very low price, available on Game Pass, or as a free upgrade on PC, this is a simply phenomenal new version of a truly legendary game.
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00:00 – Introduction
01:05 – A Brief History of Quake 2
02:17 – Initial Findings on Quake 2 2023
04:25 – Platform Comparisons – Every Version
07:10 – Visual Enhancements
08:28 – Light Map Showcase
10:53 – Coloured Lighting Improvements
12:53 – Height Fog
13:49 – Enhanced Model Quality
17:05 – What about Quake 2 RTX?
18:06 – AI is enhanced!
19:50 – Sound Improvements
22:35 – The Machine Games Campaign is amazing
23:41 – Quake 2 64 is here too!
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