Animation seems like improved a lot

MisterYoon

<div class="IPBDescription">especially marine one.</div>I remember that animation of ns2 was really really bad, but i don't think it's bad at all anymore. Even good.

At least, comparing ns2's animation to other indie games, or even to some triple A titles, i found that marine animation is definately not bad at all. Still some awkward animations for aliens and most awkwardly for axing marines :), but i am pretty impressed to see how much it has been improved. Certainly without that animation studio, i think this is clearly well done. Even some indies made by unreal 3 engines are even showing really awkward and bad animations, but ns2 even with brand new engine!

MzMz

I completely disagree.

NS2 has one of the most hideous animations I've seen in recent modern games, including indies.

SquishpokePOOPFACE

I like the animations, particularly the marine axing from third person. Reminds me of sharp action shots in those anime movie things.

Makes the game feel unique, ya know?

xen32

Oni and skulks are so poorly animated, it makes me wanna cry. (I'm a former 3d artist)

Angelusz

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So do it better! (No sarcasm here). If you have the skills, use Chops' info to edit the model and upload your improved version so we can all see. Who knows, maybe if you're good enough, the animations might get replaced by yours.