Cube (computer game)
| Cube | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Senior Developer | Wouter van Oortmerssen |
| Erstveröffent- lichung |
2001 |
| platform | Linux , Mac OS X , Microsoft Windows , BSD , Apple iOS |
| Game engine | Cube engine |
| genre | Ego shooter |
| Game mode | Single player , multiplayer |
| control | Keyboard and mouse |
| medium | Download |
| language | English |
| Current version | 2005_08_29 (August 29, 2005) |
Cube is a freeware - first-person shooter developed by Wouter "Aardappel" van Oortmerssen. The game was originally only intended for creating landscapes. While the game engine is under the zlib license , the game also has proprietary content. With Cube 2: Sauerbraten a successor appeared in 2004.
General
There are two game modes to choose from in single player mode and twelve in multiplayer mode. The game mechanics are based on those of Quake and Doom . A special feature is the "multiplayer mapping", whereby several players can create their own maps using the integrated editor . Cube was originally released in 2001, the last version so far is from August 29, 2005. In 2008, however, a rudimentary port for the Apple iPhone was released . Van Oortmerssen later developed sauerbraten . This game offers more extensive possibilities for creating new maps and improved graphics.
The game won the 2002 Happypenguin Award for best (essentially) free 3D action game.
Modifications
AssaultCube
AssaultCube (formerly “ActionCube”) is a total conversion . It puts the player in a more realistic setting and offers some technical advancements such as bots and a more detailed administration of servers . There are several game modes available, with an emphasis on multiplayer games.
Death Illustrated
| Death Illustrated | |
|---|---|
| Studio | Death Illustrated development team |
| platform | Microsoft Windows |
| Game engine | Cube engine |
| genre | Ego shooter |
| Game mode | Single player , multiplayer |
| control | Keyboard & mouse |
| medium | Download |
| language | English |
| Current version | 0.6 (August 20, 2003) |
Death Illustrated has, among other things, the special feature that all graphics are in black and white . There is only one version available for Microsoft Windows .
Web links
- Official website (English)
- German-language Cube FAQ at http://lokirulez.de
- iPhone App - Porting Cube for the iPhone
- Review of Acid Play with the option to download Death Illustrated
Individual evidence
- ↑ Members. Retrieved February 15, 2006 .
- ↑ And the winners are ... January 28, 2003, archived from the original on February 6, 2012 ; accessed on August 29, 2009 .
- ^ Death Illustrated. Archived from the original on March 25, 2008 ; Retrieved March 25, 2008 .