Mostly because the plot is absent from the multiplayer version, which is one of the most compelling aspects of the game. No One Lives Forever ends up feeling an awful lot like every other first-person shooter when played as a multiplayer game. But, very much unlike most first-person games, No One Lives Forever doesn't use a Quake or Unreal graphics engine. The game uses the LithTech engine, which is looking better than ever in its latest version. The snowy Swiss villages are particularly impressive, as are many of the other settings.
Lives Forever delivers a delightfully fresh single player experience.
The missions are clever and each reinforces the game's position as one of the best games in the past few years. The multiplayer action isn't fantastic, but it is solid and deserves a look. As far as computer games go, this is one of my favourites, and I suspect you'll enjoy it also.