Polaris by PurpleJazz

Polaris Capture the flag, by PurpleJazz, requires The Secret Files, with JJ2+

Rating: 8.9

Description

Medium-large space-themed CTF level; best suited to 3vs3/4vs4 but other game sizes may work as well.

This level was originally made in 2007 (with a different tileset) and was intended to the be the fifth level in the Legends CTF pack, but was not completed. After gathering dust for several years, I decided to remake the level with a new coat of paint and numerous gameplay improvements on a recommendation from cooba.

Note that this level uses a large number of custom sound effects along with other scripted elements, and thus JJ2+ is required to play this level. I have included a version with death pits as a bonus, although I ask you to focus on the regular version when writing a review.

With JDC around the corner, it seems as good of a time as any to give this a public release now. Enjoy!

Credits & Acknowledgements

Thanks to cooba, Ragnarok, FireSworD, TreyLina, Sir Ementaler, Blackraptor, FawFuL, Grytolle, Superjazz, Loon, DarkSonic (xP), Smoke, Rewence and everyone else for their helpful feedback

Contains 17 Files

xlmpolaris.j2l	Polaris	23.46 kB
xlmpolarispit.j2l	Polaris [Pit Version]	23.36 kB
WTFGalactic.j2t	WTF - Galactic	285.30 kB
LaserBlaster.j2a		3.88 kB
Far Under.mp3	Far Under	3977.12 kB
xlmpolaris.j2as		8.17 kB
xlmpolarispit.j2as		8.17 kB
amb_cmdd.wav		285.65 kB
amb_puls.wav		186.07 kB
fan_sm4.wav		62.86 kB
f_laser1.wav		15.93 kB
f_laser2.wav		20.05 kB
f_laser3.wav		26.01 kB
f_laser4.wav		29.98 kB
mawaters.wav		244.36 kB
mloop2.wav		172.63 kB
splash01.wav		22.61 kB

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Reviews and comments

ForthRightMC 16 Jun 2017, 11:10 (edited 17 Jun 17, 00:58 by cooba)

That laser blaster reminds me of System Shock 2 game. The colors of Laser Blaster are the same as in SS2’s Laser Pistol: blue(normal mode) Red (over mode)

By the way 10/10 download recommended

[Please rate the level and not a custom weapon it features. ~cooba]

Jelly Jam 17 Feb 2017, 23:44 (edited 30 Apr 20, 20:14)

Seems good for 3vs3s, perhaps even 2vs2s but duels could get really boring here, though CTF is basicly a team game so that’s cool. Some tight passages make very good use of that ricochet weapon, the fly carrot is useful and not too abusive, and is placed right where it needs to be. TBH i dont like the pit version, but as for the regular one, it’s fun. The eyecandy really does feel cold so it matches the name perfectly, and the sounds are a nice touch for the ambient as well.

Loon 20 Feb 2017, 14:02

8.8

Really cool level. Duels work (though not recommended), 2v2’s work and even larger games work. The Laserblaster might be a bit random at times but it’s a nice concept. Download recommended!

FireSworD 2 Mar 2017, 06:54 (edited 2 Mar 17, 07:09)

I didn’t get to play a 3vs3+ game here, but Polaris’ layout is quite familiar to me and perhaps most other players; The layout is very solid. Some interesting game-play related things like timed fly cs and ricochet guns+pus. Lots of sounds enhance the level thematically. The rushed/contrived eye-candy is my only complaint.