**Game Information:**
- Title: Quake III Gold (Also known as Quake III Arena Gold)
- Developer: id Software
- Publisher: id Software, Activision
- Release Date: December 5, 2000
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux
**Overview:**
Quake III Gold is a compilation pack that includes the base game, Quake III Arena, along with its official expansion pack, "Quake III: Team Arena." This bundle offers players an extensive multiplayer experience, showcasing the intense and fast-paced gameplay that the Quake series is renowned for.
**Features:**
1. Quake III Arena: The base game, Quake III Arena, offers a pure multiplayer experience with a focus on fast-paced shooting and skill-based combat.
2. Quake III: Team Arena: The expansion pack introduces team-based gameplay, new maps, and various modes to further enhance the multiplayer experience.
3. Wide Range of Maps: The game includes a diverse selection of maps, catering to different playstyles and offering unique challenges.
4. Bot AI: Quake III Gold features advanced bot AI, allowing players to practice or compete against computer-controlled opponents.
**Gameplay:**
Quake III Arena is a pure multiplayer first-person shooter with no single-player campaign. The game focuses on fast-paced, skill-based combat where players battle against each other in various game modes, including Free For All (Deathmatch), Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and others.
Players can choose from a selection of characters known as "bots" or compete against other human players in online matches. The game's fluid movement and precise shooting mechanics contribute to its competitive and challenging gameplay.
Quake III: Team Arena expands the experience by introducing team-based modes such as "Harvester," "Overload," and "One Flag CTF," along with new power-ups and weapons. The expansion enhances the teamwork and strategy required to achieve victory.
**System Requirements (PC):**
The following are the minimum system requirements to run Quake III Gold on PC:
- OS: Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000/XP
- Processor: Pentium II 233 MHz or better
- Memory: 64 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 6.1 compatible 3D video card
- DirectX: Version 6.1
- Network: 56 Kbps modem for multiplayer (LAN or higher speed recommended)
- Storage: 700 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 6.1 compatible sound card
