Quake III: Revolution
Port
RELEASED
7.0
Mar 27, 2001
PlayStation 2byBullfrog Productions•Electronic Arts
Part of: Quake III Arena
Overview:|
As a 2001 port for PlayStation 2, this title delivers the core, fast-paced arena shooter experience of its predecessor, focusing on skill-based first-person combat across competitive maps. The gameplay loop involves intense deathmatches and objective-based scenarios, featuring elements from Team Arena. Distinctively, this version offers a mission-based single-player structure and supports local split-screen multiplayer for up to four players, emphasizing couch competition over online play.
This title is a Port of the acclaimed arena shooter, originally launched for the PlayStation 2 on March 27, 2001. As a console adaptation, it translates the core mechanics of high-speed, competitive first-person combat onto a new platform, focusing heavily on visceral gunplay and map mastery within confined, specialized arenas. The experience is built around intense, skill-based engagements rather than extensive narrative exploration.
Core Gameplay Loop and Mechanics
The central activity involves navigating complex, multi-tiered maps to engage and eliminate opponents using a diverse arsenal of weaponry. Success hinges on precise aiming, rapid movement, and strategic control over item spawns and power-ups scattered throughout the environment. The focus remains squarely on competitive multiplayer action.
For players engaging solo, this version features a more structured, mission-based single-player mode, offering a sequence of challenges that differ from traditional deathmatch setups.
What distinguishes this console port?
While maintaining the foundation of its predecessor, this specific release integrates several mechanics and features adopted from the Team Arena content, adding variety to the available combat scenarios.
Local Multiplayer Accessibility
A defining feature of this port is its emphasis on local, couch co-op competition. The game supports split-screen multiplayer for up to four players simultaneously on a single console. Notably, this version does not include online play capabilities.
Content Structure
This release is presented as a self-contained package. There are currently no official downloadable content packs or expansions associated with this specific version.
Release Context
Developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts, this version was specifically tailored for the PlayStation 2 platform upon its initial release.
Game Details
Primary Name: Quake III: Revolution
Alternative Names:
Quake III Revolution
Type: Port
Part of: Quake III Arena
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release Information
Release Date: Mar 27, 2001
Genres & Themes
Genres: Shooter
Themes: Action, Science fiction
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Game Modes
Perspective: First person
Player Modes: Single-player
Age Ratings
ESRB:M (Mature)
Screenshots
No screenshots available for this game.
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