This is a 6-level compilation, so each level has its own creative and distinct plot. But what it all boils down to is this: the Empire is threatening Kyle and his wife Jan, and has kidnapped Kyle's son Dack. Now Kyle must scour the galaxy for information on his son's whereabouts, and find a way to stop the remnants of the Empire. |
Wow. In case you didn't get that, I'll repeat it. Wow. If I had to accurately describe this set of levels, I'd refer to it as an expansion disk for Dark Forces. The authors have gotten together to create a fabulous story, and constructed levels that bring it to life. If I was to really do it justice, I'd need to expound on all the different settings and new ideas the authors have brought into each of the levels. But to do that I'd spoil everything for all of you when you try it. So I'll attempt to give you an overview of what you can expect, without ruining it.
In order to set their level apart from being just another set of levels in Dark Forces, the authors have come up with some new surprises, not the least of which is the extensive amount of artwork that has been done. New textures cover the walls, and new 3DOs are evident in many of the levels. And new sounds also help to enhance the experience, from new dialogue to music. There are lots of new and edited things in this set a Dark Forces player will appreciate. But rather than settle for throwing a lot of flashy new graphics at you, these levels will also challenge your playing ability. The puzzles are some of the more complex I've found, and many times you might find yourself traveling down one avenue, then discover you need to backtrack and fix something before you can continue. There are also numerous secrets to be found, often with some humorous results.
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Level(s) replaced: | SECBASE |
Difficulty Settings: | Yes |
New BMs: | Yes |
New FMEs: | Yes |
New WAXs: | Yes |
New 3DOs: | Yes |
New VOCs: | Yes |
New GMDs: | No |
New LFDs: | Yes |
New VUEs: | No |
Base: | 6 new levels from scratch |
Editor(s) used: | DFUSE, DF2BMP, CYRA, FMECAD |
Known Bugs: | There can be some terrible HOMing in some of the larger areas, but that seems to be an inconsistent occurence. |
Download Dark Forces 96. (df96.zip, 1.87M) |