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DM-Suntzu

Map Info

File Name	dm-suntzu.zip
Author	Ulukai
Gametype	UT Deathmatch
Date Added	06-19-2001
File Version	1.00
File Size	1.64 mb
Player Count	8-10
Map Description	Free For All Deathmatch level with an Ancient Japanese theme.
Review Rating	8
User Rating	8.5
Overall Rating	8

Review

Reviewer	Aaron 'Platinum' Ingersoll	Overall Score:	8/10
Date	NC2 08-09-2001

A lot of attention was put into making this map. Although some trim here and there would have been nice but even without it the map has very well done visuals that stay very clean throughout the map.

I loved the theme of this map. ItÃs something you donÃt see much in UT and Ulukai did a very nice job of taking old textures and giving them a new refreshing look that fits well with the theme. The map is a Japanese style map. There are gongs, Japanese style architecture and the Japanese flag painted on wood in places. Ulukai did a very nice job of making it feel like you are actually in the level. There are even some custom sounds and textures.

The layout is very well thought out, and flows nicely. You can predict where someone is going and cut them off if you have played the map before. There is also a lot of z-axis fighting. Slopes and ramps all come into play to make this map a much more fun experience which should keep you satisfied.

I did find a few texture problems though. There was a misaligned pillar texture and grass textures that didnÃt line up but it wasnÃt a huge problem.

SunTzu is also a nice break from all those 1on1 maps that we have been getting lately. Although I do love 1on1 maps.

In view polys mostly stay under 200 and I didnÃt have much problem on my PIII 700mhz. Ulukai used the polys very well though. ThereÃs nothing sloppy and everything looks great and there are many places in the map where I felt as if I had been there before which was really cool.

Bonus: If you look hard enough you can find a hidden room with a unique never been done before (that I know of) treat. ItÃs pretty cool IMO so search around for it. ItÃs another thing that shows that Ulukai payed attention to details.

Overall, this is another great map from Ulukai and is defiantly worth checking out.

Map Comments

Deathwing	Rating: 9.5
Top 5 deathmatch maps ever.
Dr3553d2K1L	Rating: 8.5
The only thing that bugs about the level is the invisible wall that is about the width of the player right in the middle of a high action area of the map. Other than that, it's one of Ulukai's best, which means one of the best Dm maps for the UT Comm.
Mister_Prophet	Rating: 7.5
Someone wearing a black mask and cape came to my house last night and threatened me, at gun point, to post here and say good stuff about this map. After he left I called the cops and d/l this while it took them 2 hours to arrive. Good map, I like the theme.
David 'DAVIDM' Münnich	Rating: 8.5
cool for FFA, not very hardcore tho
lafnboy88	Rating: 9
great map. i spent about 3 hours total playing it so far. Yeah i caught the secret room with the chocobo. In case you didnt know, a chocobo is a big chicken/ostrich--like animal from Final Fantasy /II
CountFagula	Rating: 7
sweet!
MEGADoom	Rating: 8
A good, solid map. The Japanese architecture is always a refreshing sight, in both UT and Q3A. I love the secret Big Keg 'o Health room. But, just to be picky, the rooftops would of looked better with curves, like AS-Gekokujou. A definite download. Your mother would be proud of you.
Gra$$h0ppa	Rating: 10
This is possibly one of the best maps I have ever downloaded from here...definitely a keeper. Download it..you won't regret it.
1_8_7	Rating: 7
eh, im looking for a DM map like we haven't seen..and this does not fit that. Great, theres some chinese visulas..ooo, big whoop..its still the exact same DM style arena we see every day.
GodFather	Rating: 0
The author should fix this map, it will not allow you to compress it so you can put up on servers.
CowGod	Rating: 9.5
nice map.
Plat	Rating: 10
I don't see why Ulukai almost didn't release this.
Hellscrag	Rating: 8.5
0wnz CTF-Pagoda :/
ayJay	Rating: 9
This map truly is something special, and well worth the download. Heck, it isn't even a BIG download is it?! Well done to Ulukai for creating such a solid and fun deathmatch map. The architecture is easy on the eye IMO and the map does what it's supposed to do well. I only found one real problem - a part of the outer wall is missing, so it looks like the world just stops. And you fall off. 'cept you don't fall off, which is nice :)
Leto II	Rating: 9.5
We are all lucky Ulukai DID release this damn awesome map. He is talking about very high fps in his athor's notes, but i don' see why (for who dis had probs with fps, do NOT download my first map, THAT is high :) ). This maps rocks in all directions ! But i wouldn't call it a 1on1 map. 9.5
PhoenixD685	Rating: 8.5
Ulukai has done it again. This map _oozes_ theme. And you gotta love the Chocobo Room. Wark!
slippysock	Rating: 9
This map is damn cool ! Will definately stay permenently on my hard drive. Love to have the sniper rifle and perch on the centre roof beams !
Willis	Rating: 9
****** l33t
Mxtrmntr 11-02-2002 06:33 AM MST	Rating: 9
very nice. nice gameplay combined with a leet "fresh" theme, not many maps managed to do so. can't wait for ulu's 2k3 stuff...
AMmayhem 05-18-2003 02:19 PM MDT	Rating: 8
Not bad, bots get a little too strewn out. But it's good enough to keep.
EvilSwanky 12-13-2003 10:45 AM MST	Rating: 8
Good, large map which is one of the play-it-again-Sam!-maps... you play it, and play it, and play it again. Graphics are cool, too, they give you the feeling running through a japanese academy. Thats why Im giving the map 8.5
Player 12-14-2003 12:47 AM MST	Rating: 9
Great map, a real blast for FFA. Big enough for TDM too, but never really caught on there.
Shao 12-14-2003 09:37 PM MST	Rating: 8
simply spectacular
Manticore 10-12-2004 02:32 AM MDT	Rating: 8.5
A large map with simple good looks. Great z-axis gameplay.
ThaKillaTwinz 10-14-2004 03:55 PM MDT	Rating: 9
A cool wood and stone type map with elements of nature and the japanese gimmick (duh!). This looks like something you would play between Curse and Codex in the map rotation. That secret is even similar to the "pretty fly for a white guy" room in codex. What i don't get is why there is grass indoors though, unless it's astroturf, which i doubt. But seriously when playing midsize DM maps you should include this one in your battles.
David Lynch 'm 12-29-2004 06:21 AM MST	Rating: 10
One of few maps that are worth a 10! The lighting, the beautiful textures, surroundings and the loungy musicfile makes this maps one of my favourite UT maps. Can play it over and over again To all servers, please include this map, it's a pitty I never played this one online, cause I didn't found a server yet that has included the map in it's map-cycle Congratz to the author!! grtz and keep up the good work
stalwart 06-08-2008 06:43 AM MDT	Rating: 10
it's so realistic and detailed... try it for 44 or 55 teamgame and enjoy :)