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| Annihilation
starts out with your little marine facing three raging demons, and only
a chaingun between you and the enemy. As soon as you start this level,
you know that you're in for a long, tough ride. That's not to say
that playing Annihilation is a chore; in fact it is far from it. One of
the main reasons for this is the great monster placement, great level design,
and great texture usage. The basic design of this level follows a simple
formula that has been used ever since Doom was created - ie - find the
keys and go and open the key doors. However, Annihilation adds to this
by having many areas which don't have to be explored in order to finish
the levels. Granted, these extra areas will usually give you something
as a reward for your efforts, but on the most part, you have to fight good
and hard for your reward. Adding to level layout is also the great texture
usage. It gives the level just the right kind of atmosphere, as you
journey through it. I could not find one fault with either the texture placement, or the choice of textures. They all work well together and overall it just feels like the whole level "gels". Annihilation also contains another secret ingredient that makes it a winner. Somehow you always seem to have just enough ammo to get the job done. If you appear to have run out, well, you just haven't been efficient enough, and it's time for the good ol' fists. Adding to this, there is also just enough health to keep your poor marine alive. Overall Annihilation is one great wad. However, if you intend to play it, a little word of advice : Make sure you save every time you do something good. If you don't you'll quickly learn to, as your marine will end up in a crumpled heap numerous times. I would highly recommend this wad to any doom player out there. I would also recommend this to those of you who are new to wad making. Download this level, absorb the key design features, and learn how to make a great wad... |
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