Frigidman

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Siege of Nor'Korh v1.0

Frigidman on 07/21/2024

Screenshot titled "Initial Terminal"

A full scenario for Marathon 2. It is a 6 level breach and infiltrate mission into a Pfhor military compound, complete with new terminal and chapter arts, as well as some interesting old school mapping tricks and fun bits.

This version of the scenario was built for Marathon 2's texture set, and is best played using Classic Marathon 2.

Notes for version v1.0:

Original posting for simplici7y.

584 downloads, 1 review, 5 screenshots, 4.0 rating

1 Review

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.

After 25 years, it was like playing something new! Siege of Nor'Korh

Frigidman on Jul 21st, 2024, Version v1.0

The last time I had played Siege of Nor'korh was somewhere around in 1997 maybe 1998. So going into it again after 25 years felt surreal.

For one, I was actually amazed at how well put together it was, and how things just sort of made sense. The terminals were useful, cute, detailed. The level design was fun to romp around in and flowed good enough. Honestly I did not remember ANYTHING while in there. I even made rookie mistakes and faceplanted a few times.

I do admit I cursed a bit at the creator for the ole "flip a switch... uhhhh what did that open?". There were some of those in there... especially the final level. I think though it was done that way due to the situation and location (I won't spoil that).

Its great this scenario held up over time, and runs well in Classic Marathon 2. I had a blast replaying it, and seeing just how this was for a new player going into it. As being the creator, I never had the luxury back then of 'being surprised' or 'confused what to do'!

I'm gonna give it 4 stars because I felt some areas were a bit TOO confusing(?) or some architecture was a bit simple/rough (too much like Bungie made).