Quake 4

It is time for another first-person shooter; Quake 4 is next on the list. The game is a sequel to Quake II (not Quake III Arena). Unfortunately, I never played the second game in the series. After reading the game manual and playing the early levels of Quake 4, however, I am pretty much up to speed on the plot. The game places you in the role of Corporal Matthew Kane, a Marine in Rhino Squad. As in Quake II, the enemy is the Strogg, a race that blends biology with technology, not unlike the Borg. The game has a similar feel to Doom 3, which isn’t surprising because they use the same game engine, id Tech 4. I’d say I’m about 70% through the game and I’m enjoying it thus far. It will be interesting to see if the plot ends in a satisfying way.