Armagetron Advanced Review

Armagetron Advanced Review

Review by Mick

Armagetron Advanced at first, is almost overwhelming but once you figure out how to play, it all falls into place. Armagetron Advanced is based on the movie Tron and is similar to other games such as GL Tron. For those who are unfamiliar with GL Tron this game is an avoidance game. The players pilot a light cycle and leave behind a colored wall of light. Your objective is to eliminate the other players by forcing them to smash into a wall. The last player standing wins the round. Armagetron Advanced has an edge over GL Tron with the addition of online multiplayer capabilities.

Multiplayer Racing

Armagetron Advanced utilizes the internet, LAN and networking to enable multiplayer action. At first it isn't clear how to join an online game but if you use the S key to open a dialog box and simply type /login you will join the game. There are no instructions pointing to this which makes it difficult to find. There are also user created games available on the internet as the rules can be adjusted from the main menu.

Practice Against the Computer

Playing against the computer is a good way to practice for online play and also to get acquainted with the variations on the rules that can be adjusted. Rules that can be changed include: the length of the wall you leave behind, how fast the light cycles travel and also the size of the arena. There are also several adjustments that can be made to personalize your light cycle such as color and controls.

Slight Learning Curve

With all the options it can be daunting at first since there is no help feature or guide to get you going. It takes some time navigating through all the options and multiplayer features to get your bearings but after awhile you will be setting up you're own games. If you are a beginner to this game you will have a little bit more trouble but if you can stick with it, it will be worth it in the end.

Decent Graphics

The graphics of Armagetron Advanced are on par with similar games and suit the game fine. The only issue encountered was with the online text, it can be very difficult to read and it also scrolls by very fast. This can make figuring out the games very difficult for beginners. For advanced players you can miss whats going on in the game if you're not careful to read the text as it goes by.

Conclusion - For the More Advanced Player

Armagetron Advanced seems to be geared towards the more advanced players due to its more complex layout. With the addition of online multiplayer anyone who is a fan of similar Tron games will love getting to test their skills against others. So if you're an advanced player or a beginner who is willing to put in the effort and time of learning the game, this is well worth the download.