Quake III Arena

1999 video game

Original description from the source, not translated.

YEAR 1999

GENRE Shooter

PLATFORM Android, Linux, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Mac operating system, Xbox 360, BeOS, Commodore Amiga, Xbox, PlayStation Portable, Dreamcast, Symbian, IBM PC compatible, Classic Mac OS

ABOUT THE GAME

Quake III Arena is a 1999 first-person shooter game developed by id Software. The third installment of the Quake series, Arena differs from previous games by excluding a story-based single-player mode and focusing primarily on multiplayer gameplay. The single-player mode is played against computer-controlled bots. It features music composed by Sonic Mayhem and Front Line Assembly founder Bill Leeb. Notable features of Quake III Arena include a minimalist design, very extensively customizable settings such as field of view, texture detail and enemy model; and advanced movement features such as strafe-jumping and rocket-jumping. The game was praised by reviewers who, for the most part, described the gameplay as fun and engaging. Many liked the crisp graphics and focus on multiplayer. Quake III Arena, often being considered one of the greatest video games ever made, has also been used extensively in professional electronic sports tournaments such as QuakeCon, Cyberathlete Professional League, DreamHack, and the Electronic Sports World Cup.

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