Summary
- Release Year: 1997
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: DOS, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: id Software
- Publishers: Activision, Rogue Entertainment
Quake: Mission Pack 2 – Dissolution of Eternity (1997)
Quake: Mission Pack 2 – Dissolution of Eternity is the second mission pack for the groundbreaking first-person shooter Quake. Developed by id Software and published by GT Interactive, it was released on March 31, 1997, for MS-DOS and Windows. The mission pack features two new episodes, each with eight levels, for a total of 16 new levels.
The story of Dissolution of Eternity picks up where the original Quake left off. The player character, known as Ranger, has defeated the elder god Shub-Niggurath and saved the world from destruction. However, Quake, the leader of the Strogg, is still at large and is planning to unleash a new evil upon the universe. Ranger must once again take up arms and stop Quake before it’s too late.
Dissolution of Eternity introduces several new enemies to the Quake universe, including the flying Vore, the teleporting Shambler, and the powerful Iron Maiden. The mission pack also features new weapons, such as the Quad Machine Gun and the Railgun.
One of the most significant additions in Dissolution of Eternity is the grappling hook. This new tool allows Ranger to grapple onto ledges and swing across gaps, opening up new possibilities for exploration and combat.
The two new episodes in Dissolution of Eternity are both challenging and varied. The first episode, “The Necropolis,” takes place in a dark and gloomy castle filled with undead creatures. The second episode, “The Lab,” is set in a futuristic laboratory complex filled with Strogg and other horrors.
Dissolution of Eternity was praised by critics for its challenging gameplay, new enemies and weapons, and innovative use of the grappling hook. It was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Here is a more detailed look at the two new episodes in Dissolution of Eternity:
The Necropolis
The Necropolis is a dark and gloomy castle filled with undead creatures. The episode begins with Ranger arriving at the castle gates, which are guarded by a horde of zombies. Ranger must fight his way through the zombies and into the castle, where he will face even more dangerous enemies, such as ghouls, wraiths, and vampires.
The Necropolis is a challenging episode, but it is also very rewarding. The episode features some of the best level design in Quake, and the atmosphere is truly creepy and unsettling.
The Lab
The Lab is a futuristic laboratory complex filled with Strogg and other horrors. The episode begins with Ranger infiltrating the lab, where he is immediately confronted by a group of Strogg. Ranger must fight his way through the Strogg and into the lab, where he will face even more dangerous enemies, such as cyborgs, mutants, and the powerful Iron Maiden.
The Lab is a more action-packed episode than The Necropolis, but it is also more difficult. The Strogg are tough enemies, and the level design is very challenging. However, the episode is also very rewarding, and it features some of the most intense and memorable combat in Quake.
Overall, Quake: Mission Pack 2 – Dissolution of Eternity is an excellent expansion pack for one of the best FPS games ever made. The mission pack features challenging gameplay, new enemies and weapons, and innovative use of the grappling hook. It is a must-play for fans of Quake and FPS games in general.
Review Score
8.5/10
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