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Well well well … looks like they actually managed to port over Quake 3 to the iPhone. Since the game is technically more graphic intensive, I would suggest trying this on the iPhone 3GS.

Gameplay

OK. First of all, you probably need to know where you can download the game. You can easily download this game from Cydia by adding xSellize as a source (http://cydia.xsellize.com). You can search for Quake 3 and install it after that (about 45 Mb). There are really no instructions and notes attached with the game so I had to figure out the damn controls all by myself (and with the help of Mr. Google).

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The game starts up with the usual id-soft logo and then you will be presented with the main menu (just like in the original Quake 3 game). The screen respond to your accelerometer so basically you can view the menu in landscape or portrait style (I recommend the landscape mode). I suggest you don’t try to setup anything and just start the game … I tried to mess with the options and it practically screwed up the entire game.

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You can then start a single player game (I didn’t try if the multiplayer actually works or not). The usual load up screen from the game will appear while you start flexing your fingers.

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Ok. So here’s where it gets REALLY complicated. Figuring how to move and shoot in the damn game. Since there is no instructions … it’s all a matter of trial and error (and also Mr. Google). Here’s the breakdown of what I found:

  • Accelerometer – move around (it’s tough)
  • Free look – tap with the finger
  • Shoot/Fire – tap with two fingers
  • Jump – tap with three fingers

So yes… the controls needs some work. And the sound is not working yet in the game. But heck, who would believe Quake 3 could actually run on the iPhone in the first place.

Graphics

It’s just like the real deal … only smaller.

Summary

No latency and lag in the game. Great graphics (no sound yet .. but hopefully that would be solved soon) and the controls are a NIGHTMARE. Other than that, this shows the path of what future games can be ported over to the iPhone (Doom 3 maybe … or FarCry :P )

Rating

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Filesize: 45 MB

Version reviewed: 1.0

Price: US$ 0 (FREE)