My wishlist for first-person shooters is simple:
- A pump-action shotgun
- A revolver that’s longer than my forearm and chunkier than a fridge
- A slow but deadly and ch-chank-chik bolt-action rifle
- Skillful movement
- A grappling hook
- A slide move (ideally with a kick)
Well, campers, I’m delighted to see that last one in Quake with new mod Qore [official site]. It’s still early days for Qore, which is trying to bring Brutal Doom-style over-the-top megamurder to Quake, but the point is: I slidekicked soldiers and demons in Quake this morning and I’m delighted. (more…)