Reviews - Xamp

Easily the single best take on a modernized Quake 1 experience.

Being made for modern, beefier hardware, just about every aspect of the gameplay and gore is enhanced.
And all while still maintaining the original aesthetic and compatibility with a large number of user-made maps from over the years.

TL;DR: If you enjoy vanilla Quake but feel the very old-school gameplay feels a little too dated, this mod is exactly what you're looking for.

Added mobility and speed picks up the pace for a lot of the slower segments of Half-Life 2 and the new features - such as a button to throw grenades, rather than having to equip them first every time - are really welcome. Using the advanced movement is really fun, when the maps allow you to take advantage of it.

However, thats my main issue with the mod as of right now. Half-Life 2 was never designed with such speed and mobility in mind and therefor you can really tell how the design of the maps and enemies clashes with what this mod is trying to do (as of version 1.0). The custom maps do give you the necessery room to use your new abilities to their fullest, however the regular HL2 levels remain untouched.
Your weapon damage as well as enemies health and damage values have been adjusted, however they're still as slow as they were in vanilla HL2 and could use an updated moveset as well. At the very minimum Combine Soldiers/Elites should move faster and use more aggressive tactics.

In conclusion:

+Updated mobility and speed is excellent

+New features (seperate grenade button, updated/improved vehicle mechanics) are welcome additions

-Vanilla Half-Life 2 maps weren't ment for this type of gameplay and could use some editing to accommodate it better

-NPCs stats were changed but the change isn't big enough to provide a real challenge for the added advantage you gain through your high speed, wallrunning, double jumping and sliding

Great attention to detail, solid gameplay and plenty of maps. Recent update removed some of the unfair headcrab ambushes.

Overall very solid mod.

Amazing map. Stunning texture work and multiple instances of getting to chose between the direct assault route and a sneakier, usually air vent based alternative which allows you to flank pockets of enemies.

Has slightly buggy elevators but thats totally forgiveable.

If you want to try a short but very unique and fun cyberpunk themed map, make sure to give this a go.

I should've read the summary.

Greatly improves AI and core gameplay without changing too much. Try it now!

Good mod.

Should come packaged with every copy bought.

The maps are my empty canvas, the weapons are my brushes and the enemies are running paint cans.