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'''''Nexuiz''''' was a [[first-person shooter]] developed by [[Illfonic]] and published by [[THQ]] for [[Microsoft Windows]] (through [[Steam (software)|Steam]]) and [[Xbox Live Arcade]]. It used [[CryEngine 3]] and it was based on the original [[free software|free]] game called [[Nexuiz]] (now called ''Nexuiz Classic'' by IllFonic<ref>{{cite web |
'''''Nexuiz''''' was a [[first-person shooter]] developed by [[Illfonic]] and published by [[THQ]] for [[Microsoft Windows]] (through [[Steam (software)|Steam]]) and [[Xbox Live Arcade]]. It used [[CryEngine 3]] and it was based on the original [[free software|free]] game called [[Nexuiz]] (now called ''Nexuiz Classic'' by IllFonic<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nexuiz.com/classic.php |title=Nexuiz Classic |date=May 9, 2011 |= 2012}}</ref>), developed by [[Alientrap]]. It was a fast-paced arena first-person shooter in futuristic, [[Victorian decorative arts|Victorian]] style theme.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nexuiz.com/info.php |title=Nexuiz: Game Information |date=May 9, 2011 |= }}</ref> The servers for the Xbox 360 and PC versions were taken offline in February 2013 due to the closure of THQ.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/2/27/4037348/nexuiz-xbox-360-servers-taken-offline|title=Nexuiz Xbox 360 servers taken offline|last=Tach|first=Dave|date=27 February 2013|publisher=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|accessdate=27 February 2013}}</ref> |
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| Nexuiz | |
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| Developer(s) | Illfonic |
| Publisher(s) | THQ |
| Engine | CryEngine 3 |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 |
| Release | Microsoft Windows (Steam)
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| Genre(s) | First-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Nexuiz was a first-person shooter developed by Illfonic and published by THQ for Microsoft Windows (through Steam) and Xbox Live Arcade. It used CryEngine 3 and it was based on the original free game called Nexuiz (now called Nexuiz Classic by IllFonic[1]), developed by Alientrap. It was a fast-paced arena first-person shooter in futuristic, Victorian style theme.[2] The servers for the Xbox 360 and PC versions were taken offline in February 2013 due to the closure of THQ.[3]
Reception
Nexuiz received mixed reviews. The game was praised for being a "smart, speedy shooter for a great price",[4] however was criticized for being fairly generic for a re-release, Game Informer describing it as a "haphazard port of a 2005 mod for a game that came out 10 years ago – except you have to pay money for it"[5]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 53.33%[6] |
| Metacritic | 54[7] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Game Informer | 6/10[5] |
| GameSpot | 8.0[4] |
| IGN | 8.0[8] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (UK) | 4/10[9] |
See also
References
- ^ "Nexuiz Classic". May 9, 2011. Archived from the original on September 1, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Nexuiz: Game Information". May 9, 2011. Archived from the original on April 14, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Tach, Dave (27 February 2013). "Nexuiz Xbox 360 servers taken offline". Polygon. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Nexuiz Review". GameSpot.
- ^ a b "Game Informer review".
- ^ "Nexuiz for PC". GameRankings. April 9, 2012.
- ^ "Nexuiz for PC Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More". Metacritic. October 28, 2012.
- ^ "Nexuiz - Xbox 360". IGN.
- ^ Official Xbox Magazine (UK), June 2012, p.101