Crystal Impact: 15 Point of No Return by Thanadrax/Cream (Serious 100%)
Thanadrax/Cream once again showing up with one of the best maps I've played in a long time!
Unlike the other maps though, the combat isn't what makes this one special, but more so the storytelling and visuals. This map starts with a really cool scene reminiscent of the final platforming section before you get to fight Nihilanth at the end of Half Life, and from there go to an area that takes visual cues from the first and second level, almost like a recap of where you started this long journey from. The end section is legit just trippy and features a really cool final boss with some very well written dialogue that presents more questions than answers.
In a way, this level reminds me a lot of the ending levels from Chapter 3 of DUSK where you play through a familiar level layout but the visuals are an amalgamation of level assets from Chapters 1 & 2 that are sort of jammed together, and the end result is very cool indeed.
Excellent map and one I feel all Sam fans should experience for themselves.
Rank - S
Thanks again for watching and as always, stay Serious!
Khreth Mapping Challenge 01 Crystal Impact: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2940322581