UNREAL II: THE AWAKENING

2003

Legend’s final game is alas also one of its most disappointing. The original Unreal had proven to be a surprise breakout hit in 1998, and way ahead of the curve graphically. Unfortunately, by 2003, rival technology had caught up, and the spin-off multiplayer Unreal Tournament had stolen the series’ fire. Development hugely consumed Legend’s time with Bob Bates penning its story, Glen Dahlgren producing, along with programmer Mark Poesch. Bearing virtually no resemblance to the first game, Unreal II is an attractive if familiar experience in a sea of first-person shooters.