Big Boos Haunt

Description
This map grew on me as I tested it. I never had an N64 as a kid (went right from SNES to PS1 -- we weren\'t quite as \'lucky\' as all you kids at age 10 with your PS3 [i]and[/i] XBOX 360\'s :p) so I kind of missed the cartoony but still 3D phase. I have an N64 now, although I still don\'t have a lot of games for it, but I get the whole style. This map might actually veer a little bit toward \'too 3D\', but you do what you can with what you have and the more I played it the more I agreed that this map is a pretty good representation of the N64 feel, and I\'m actually growing to like it!

Just in time for Halloween, this Mario 64 inspired map brings Big Boo\'s Haunt to life, complete with images of the roly poly ghost himself. Don\'t ignore large images of Big Boo, by the way (I say no more!). The map looks a lot smaller than it actually is, which struck me as a rather pleasant surprise, so make sure to explore a bit before casting judgment. It has several somewhat interactive features, such as moving brushes, traps, and more than a couple secrets. It also has what I would call a very consistent style, which is much appreciated.

Potentially one of the nicest things about this map is its ambiance, which is not really scary, but is a bit ghoulish. It features some very subtle mood music along with darker, low saturation colors that also help set the mood and feel of the map. The architecture is blocky, but this [i]is[/i] based on an N64 location so that can slide. Overall I found it entertaining and engaging. Plenty of gun pickups make this map ideal for a good ol\' shoot-em-up on Halloween night, so if you\'re staying indoors this year (stuck giving out the candy, like me) you might want to consider setting up a Halloween match and you [i]might[/i] want to consider including this themed map in your rotation!

One last thought before signing off: this map seems to be compatible with Jedi Academy save for the skybox. The author may want to consider using a new or custom skybox, or including the JO skybox in the package, for full Jedi Academy compatibility!

[b]Bot Support[/b]: Yes
[b]New Textures[/b]: Yes
[b]New Sounds[/b]: No
[b]New Music[/b]: Yes
[b]Game Modes[/b]: duel, ffa, team ffa

~Inyri