Maybe as average of a Quake episode as you can get... but in the end, it's still Quake. As far as the deprivation of health and ammo in this episode? I really didn't feel it, at all. Especially if you're privy enough to find a few secrets, you should be fine - but I still recommend playing conservatively here.

The final "boss" is extremely anticlimatic, but i'd argue that's every boss in Quake, but it is meant to serve as a prequel after all. The level design is fine but definitely a run of the mill Quake episode.

Hint: Almost every bloody grate you see is a secret. Recommended, but mostly simply to experience it. The real pull here is Dimension of the Machine...

Personal favourite level: The Otherworld