Putrefier

One more example of a map with great architecture and texturing (Q2 textures in this case), with very boring gameplay. This revolves around simplistic battles which are placed between your back and forth running of this sleep-inducing switch hunt.

I enjoyed this map, but unlike it's predecesor, Valhalla, it didn't pull of the creepy atmosphere quite as well.  The fact that it doesn't work well with the software renderer hurts it a bit.  As well as the not so fun, stationary final boss.  The organic masses around the map gave it a quite Lovecraftian feel, but the atmosphere just wasnt as on point as Cripps' previous work.

Putrefier is one of those levels that focuses on looks at the cost of level flow. You will find yourself backtracking through the same few areas multiple times just to press a switch that will blend in with the walls around it. As for the combat I feel that is the levels biggest downside. Get used to mobs teleporting into rooms you just cleared because that sums up all the encounters. I would recommend this level if you are interested in creating industrial architecture for your own maps as detailing is Putrefier's only saving grace.

Putrefier is one of those maps that go for atmosphere instead of out right slaughter and action. There's plenty of that, too, but in my opinion the atmosphere is front and center. Accompanied only by an ambient hum you explore this architectural marvel of a doom map always looking at its details while getting smashed to bits because you weren't paying attention. And attention you must pay, for the map's switches can sometimes be hard to see. Having such an intricate and detailed map, which is at times quite dark in places has its drawbacks, I guess. But don't worry, the fights and the overall feeling of the maps definitely make up for it.

Also, it's just one map. Don't act like you have something better to do and play it.

the overall flow of a level must not allow for a shit-ton of backtracking without incentive and Putrefier fails in that regard. while the overall atmosphere works and the encounters, when there, are pretty decent, this level boils down to the "if you're killing enemies you're going in the right direction" cliche. and it's kinda lame too. I would've loved this level a lot more if it focused on giving you waypoints on what needs to be done next, as such, I think the author wanted you to use markers to denote which areas seem to be the next potential location. still though, not a lot of hints. visually, people say it's "stunning" and while you can say that, there's been far better ones.