"Jägermörder 02: Terra Nova"

dmdjm02.wad

Author(s):

Derek MacDonald

Year of release:

2005

Map(s):

02

Engine:

ZDoom

Date of review:

02/24/2007

Overall rating:

The wads that I play are chosen by pure random, so I was quite surprised to have Jägermörder 2 on my list only a few days after part 1. Thanks to this chance, I'm able to compare both parts very good now, and I must say, that part 2 is way better than the first one, which I already enjoyed quite a lot.
The most obvious difference between these two is the map size. Map 02 is a large map with over 250 monsters on skill 3, and it's looking great due to a hell of a detailed ambience.
The game is tight overall. Some episodes with weaker monsters lead to traps and situations where you have to show some skill in reaction, moving and shooting accuracy. And a few situations are really rough, but just not too hard. So, in total, gameplay has a perfect flow.
Ammo and health come in appropriate amounts and the secrets are well done, too.
Great map with a nice oldschoolish feeling.