Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Unreal 2003
Anyone expecting a night and day advancement from this game is going to be disappointed. Unreal2003 is evolutionary not revolutionary, at least for the moment. There are improvements in nearly all departments. Weapons, graphics, game types, and style. ... Even with all the improvements that Epic and Co have brought to the table, the true advancements to FPS gaming won't come till later this year when all the game moders have a chance to work their black voodo magic with the first time ever, included as well as directly supported, robust mod software tools that cover nearly every aspect of the game. The original UT has been and is still being played/modified after four years and it only came with a lame, difficult to use map creator that had no instructions. I expect Unreal Tournament 2003 to be with us in it's many forms even longer. ... give it a try for a couple of days, you won't be dissappointed.
Rating: - A bit too real
I love UT and once I heard they will release the sequel, I couldn't wait for it. A bit to my disappointment, the essence of UT was missing. Its not a fast pace game as in UT. Its not that I am not flexible, I play all the games in this genre, but UT2003 seems to lack a few things behind - not to mention the addition of the annoying voice of the anouncer. Many people who are used to UT, complains about the voice of the anouncer. Its like playing a 70's Smash hit TV or a commentator from one of those home shopping network - which makes it really annoying, thus the fun factor is reduced - it tends to become boring.
All in all UT2003 has one of the best graphics I had ever seen. It is recommended that you have a Geforce to have the "feel" of UT2003. I don't think I will be much enthusiastic about UT2003. Call me old fashion if you like. I still like UT more, there seems to be an adrenaline rush in UT. This version seems to be a futuristic gameplay modified version of Counter Strike in an Arena - since the maps are more of CS than UT or Quake Arena.
Whatever happened to gameplay? I sure enjoyed Quake Arena, Half Life, and UT... not much of a CS fan... and somehow not much interested in playing UT2003.
Some thing is missing!!!! I don't feel the adrenaline rush in this "fast pace" game....
I'm disappointed, yet, I'm giving 4 stars to the overall. Not to mention the limit on the translocator, the annoying announcer, and my favorite sniper rifle had been replaced by a futuristic gun (which is sooooooo slow), the weapons which had been weakened... anyway, for those who haven't played it UT, then there wouldn't be much to compare - so the gameplay will be fine for them (I think).
I would have given 3 if you are expecting a modified version of UT. Since the essence is missing. Some people play just for the sake of it. I have 5 computers at my house, and I have lan parties every evening. So, I am sort of a UTian. I guess I'm just old fashion.
Rating: - OK single player, great on line gameplay
Think of Unreal Tournament 2003 as a great-graphics weapon fest. As a first person shooter it has an OK single player mission series, but the game really shines in its on line tournament play.Yes, there is a single player mode. You go around shooting things, learning about the weapons and maps. Play with the six races and various classes to learn which best appeals to you and your gameplay style. The character choices are interesting, and the sound draws you into the game. The booming wrestling-match commands give you that tournament feel. On the down side, there is a lot of cursing in the default taunts, so this is yet another reason the game isn't great for younger kids (apart from the obvious violence). The graphics and physics are truly amazing. They've gone an excellent job both with indoor and outdoor maps. Players who are used to the Doom-like graphics of some other games out there will really appreciate the attention to detail put into the development here. The way in which your character moves, and the world through which you are moving, are both very realistic. The weapons represent a good mix of styles. Some might complain that some of the uber-weapons from previous releases are missing - but there's a reason for that, it's called gameplay balance. The weapon set you have available here helps ensure that you have to use some brains and strategy to win, not just raw button-mashing ability. Where the game really shines is multiplayer. This is what it was made for. Once you've spent enough time in single player to learn the controls, races and weapons, be sure to head on line! You can play classics like deathmatch, capture the flag, bombing run (like football) and domination (a control-area setup). Highly recommended for any on line fan of first person shooters!
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