However, as we've seen time and again, reproducing an original game on a different architecture can reveal unforeseen challenges, resulting in a poor conversion. Of course, by the time the Xbox 360 launched, Quake 2 was already eight years old and not exactly an impressive technical showcase, so the undoubted quality of the console port may not seem like a huge achievement.
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The Xbox 360 conversion of Quake 2 was released exclusively as a bonus disc packaged with the horrific Quake 4, and we were impressed by what we found: an optimised 1080p, 60 frames per second rendition of the classic id shooter, released at a time when the console itself was physically incapable of producing a full HD output - which may explain why its charms were overlooked at the time.Ĭoded predominantly by id (now Nvidia) programmer Brian Harris, Quake 2 for Xbox 360 started life as a simple conversion, more than likely a minor project that allowed id to test the waters on what was then 'next-gen' console development. The game? Quake 2.ĭuring a recent binge on retro games, we found ourselves marvelling at various console conversions of classic id shooters.
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Looking back, Sony Santa Monica's brilliant God of War Collection in 2009 was clearly the catalyst for this new trend, but the reality is that id Software produced a remarkable 1080p60 HD remaster that shipped at launch alongside the Xbox 360 four years prior. Over the past few years the high-definition remaster has become a popular way to enjoy classic games, using more powerful hardware to deliver an enhanced, higher performance experience. The new DF Retro episode is embedded below and it offers a nice opportunity to revisit the story of the first console HD remaster - a 1080p60 presentation designed for a console that initially couldn't even output a full HD 60Hz signal.
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It’s certainly something you can get used to but a mouse and keyboard is clearly still the way to go if you can.Editor's note: We originally published this story in February 2015, but today, Digital Foundry Retro rolls out a new Quake 2 episode, featuring an extended look at the PC original, along with analysis of the original PlayStation, N64 and unofficial Dreamcast versions - in addition to the Xbox 360 port this article focuses on. There is a slight push of auto targeting throughout, but that didn’t stop me from missing constantly, feeling like I was just spraying bullets all over the screen. I managed to make my way through much of the original campaign on the hardest difficulty with an Xbox controller in tow, but it’s not an experience that I would recommend. As someone who has run through Quake many times over the years, this has been one of the most exciting features with the arrival on the modern Xbox systems.īut it’s not perfect and one downside I can level at this re-release is that it’s really tough to play through with a controller, especially as the difficulty ramps up and the game gets harder. The inclusion of achievements is another plus, an awesome excuse to continuing replaying the game on harder difficulties. It’s arguably maybe the best campaign out of all them there’s some really great stuff. Additionally the brand new expansion is fantastic and maintains the same level of quality as the rest of the content. And I would imagine that many fans of the original game may have never played these official expansions before, ensuring it is now the best time to try them.
The expansions are nothing particularly mind blowing but there are some new weapons and enemies.
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