"Crusader"

kaiser_9.wad

Author(s):

Samuel Villarreal

Year of release:

2004

Map(s):

01

Engine:

ZDoom/ Boom

Date of review:

10/15/2005

Overall rating:

This map, the first one by 'Kaiser' I've ever played, has a very classical feeling.
The architecture and map layout is good standard with nice details, thoughtful texturing and subtle light effects.
The monster placement and some nice traps make it challenging but very fair. Plus, there's a nice test of your moving skills with a teleporting Megasphere.
However, there was also a little disappointment, when the map ended without the "big showdown" which I had expected when I saw the (unreachable ?) armory near the exit. This way, the gameplay is somewhat missing its climax.