[ Setting ]
What the author was shooting for was an Egyptian themed level, which was very well done. However I don’t think Necropolis was the fabled Egyptian "city of the dead"- it was Hamunaptra.

[ Design ]
If Egyptian is what you are in the mood for tonight, don’t look any further. There have not been very many Egyptian themed levels out there, so this is a somewhat unique level. The level is almost 1meg, but it is not from the size of the level. Necropolis boasts almost 100% custom texture MATs, and believe me, you can tell! There was a lot of thought given to the MATs. Architecture was well done, the only real beef I have is: The outside, on the perimeter edge of the level, when you look over the edge you get that "I’m in a city that is floating in space" feeling. Oh well, minor point. The 3DOs were well done. Take for example the vases: look closely at the detail. The only improvement here would be to have them shatter, not blowup. The lighting for the level was a little too bright inside for a "city of the dead" feel. I think the author made a little bit of a sacrifice here, he wanted to show off the new MATs, but lost sight of the story he was trying to tell. Darker is better :).

[ Gameplay ]
The author suggests this as a NF Guns/Sabers, and in his own words "may be a bit 'cramped' for FF." I found that statement to be true. In my opinion the level should be 2-4 players max. As you begin running around the level you’ll find that you can get a little turned around. It seems like the level is a mirror image of itself, with multiple entrances/exits into the same rooms. This may be both good and bad. Egyptians built their cities along the same lines, especially their maze tombs. However a darker level would have been an absolute plus here. Item placement is a bit sparse especially guns/ammo. You’ll find a lot of batteries are the reward for blowing up vases, hummm. There is a revive in an awesome place- nice touch.

[ Overall Opinion ]
Necropolis is a very stable well designed level. A little small for a real big smack down, but just right for a little arss-woopin. It could have had a little tweaking here and there, especially for setting the mood. I say a good start, could have great possibilities in say a temple/pyramid level. Keep up the great work Tee.

[ Scores ]

Architecture: Texturing: Lighting: Item Placement: Gameplay:

[ Final Score ]