Every so often a map comes along that flows like water. DM-Anachronism is such a map. This is a small map, designed for a handful, and would be a nice online map since the framerates are rippin'.

This multilevel design should please you if you love z-axis, fast level changes, and enough cover to give you a fighting chance. I really can't say enough about how fluid the map feels; how fun it is because it offers a good combination of short and long-ranged fighting styles, and how the geometry dictates your make or break. Lots of catwalks, ramps, and some lifts fill the empty spaces. Beams, water, arched doorways, and trim highlight this work by Niles "skankey" Sankey, while a centralized room is about the only place that hides your view of these highlights.

The textures were mostly a blend of Nali Castle, and a Utech package. In some places where the lighting is just so, these textures work together. In other places, they look a little strange. The map doesn't look gaudy by any means, but the steel flooring and especially the beams look a little out of place. There is a night skybox, some good light fixture coloring, windows, wood, and lots of block.

The bots will wait to ambush you, ride the lifts, make long jumps from one platform to another, and not give up without a good fight. The item placement was very good as well: I like the way the health is adjusted, and the ammo is planned out well to work with the variety of weapons available.

The lighting coming of some of the fixtures are subtle and they add some welcome color to the map. The dark sky doesn't do much to light your way; this is left up to the myriad of fixtures and the blue reflection off the water. There are a bunch of ambient sounds, especially for a small map, and some music to get your blood pumping.