TF2 is easily my favourite game of the year. I've played Bioshock, Halo 3, CnC3, and most everything else that was supposed to be awesome, but nothing came close to being as entertaining as TF2. The cartoonish graphics, combined with unique classes, crazy weapons, and limitless possibilities. If you do not know The Orange Box yet, I highly suggest you buy it. Possibly the best bundle game package ever, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2. I am struggling to think of a better way to spend $60, unless you're a relatively open-minded individual wandering around an alley in Bangkok.
Seriously though, ITT discuss TF2. The game was released with only 6 maps, however more are planned to be released in a few months time. Each of the maps plays differently and has a completely different feel though, so it's not too big an issue. The game is an FPS, you have 2 teams (red and blue) fighting against each other, and you can choose from nine different classes.
Scout: My favourite class, you have the fastest move speed and the ability to "double-jump", but this is balanced out by weaker weapons (Shotgun, Glock and Aluminum Bat) and low HP.
Soldier: Fairly Slow-moving, with moderate HP, your main weapon is a rocket launcher, which you can fire at the ground below you to perform a "rocket jump". Also you have a Shotgun and a Shovel.
Pyro: One of the more fun classes in the game, you're armed with a Flamethrower, a Shotgun and a Fire axe. Slow moving with fairly high HP, you're only really a threat up close.
Heavy Weapons Guy: Slowest moving, highest HP, the HWG's main weapon is the massive machine gun slung around his shoulder; he also has a Shotgun and uses his fists for melee.
Engineer: With a shotgun, pistol and Wrench, the main purpose of the engineer is to build things. You can build Dispensers, which can give ammo and HP to allied units, turrets which shoot enemies and teleporter entrances/exits which can be used by your teammates. Very versatile defensive class.
Demo Man: You have a Grenade Launcher, a Remote Mine Launcher and a bottle of Booze. Grenades are great for shooting around corners, and Remote mines can be planted anywhere you know the enemy will be.
Medic: You have a chainsaw, a... healing gun, and a.... rapid-fire needle shooting gun. Your main job is to heal allied units, but your needle-gun thingy can do damage, too. If you heal enough HP, you gain a special ability called "uber". It allows you to make yourself and an ally invincible for a short period of time. Medics combined with HWGs are extremely annoying.
Sniper: You have a sniper rifle, a sub-machine gun and a machete. Obviously much more effective from long ranges. Not much to explain.
Spy: One of the coolest classes, you have a Revolver, a butterfly knife and a "Sapper". Your revolver is a standard pistol, your knife will instantly kill anyone if you stab them in the back, and the sapper is used on enemy turrets, teleporters or dispensers. If the enginner doesn't remove the sap in time, the building will explode. Spies are also capable of cloaking themselves for a short period of time, and disguising themselves as enemy players. Disguise yourself as an enemy Soldier, sneak up behind your unsuspecting victim and stab him in the back!
Best game ever <3
Seriously though, ITT discuss TF2. The game was released with only 6 maps, however more are planned to be released in a few months time. Each of the maps plays differently and has a completely different feel though, so it's not too big an issue. The game is an FPS, you have 2 teams (red and blue) fighting against each other, and you can choose from nine different classes.
Scout: My favourite class, you have the fastest move speed and the ability to "double-jump", but this is balanced out by weaker weapons (Shotgun, Glock and Aluminum Bat) and low HP.
Soldier: Fairly Slow-moving, with moderate HP, your main weapon is a rocket launcher, which you can fire at the ground below you to perform a "rocket jump". Also you have a Shotgun and a Shovel.
Pyro: One of the more fun classes in the game, you're armed with a Flamethrower, a Shotgun and a Fire axe. Slow moving with fairly high HP, you're only really a threat up close.
Heavy Weapons Guy: Slowest moving, highest HP, the HWG's main weapon is the massive machine gun slung around his shoulder; he also has a Shotgun and uses his fists for melee.
Engineer: With a shotgun, pistol and Wrench, the main purpose of the engineer is to build things. You can build Dispensers, which can give ammo and HP to allied units, turrets which shoot enemies and teleporter entrances/exits which can be used by your teammates. Very versatile defensive class.
Demo Man: You have a Grenade Launcher, a Remote Mine Launcher and a bottle of Booze. Grenades are great for shooting around corners, and Remote mines can be planted anywhere you know the enemy will be.
Medic: You have a chainsaw, a... healing gun, and a.... rapid-fire needle shooting gun. Your main job is to heal allied units, but your needle-gun thingy can do damage, too. If you heal enough HP, you gain a special ability called "uber". It allows you to make yourself and an ally invincible for a short period of time. Medics combined with HWGs are extremely annoying.
Sniper: You have a sniper rifle, a sub-machine gun and a machete. Obviously much more effective from long ranges. Not much to explain.
Spy: One of the coolest classes, you have a Revolver, a butterfly knife and a "Sapper". Your revolver is a standard pistol, your knife will instantly kill anyone if you stab them in the back, and the sapper is used on enemy turrets, teleporters or dispensers. If the enginner doesn't remove the sap in time, the building will explode. Spies are also capable of cloaking themselves for a short period of time, and disguising themselves as enemy players. Disguise yourself as an enemy Soldier, sneak up behind your unsuspecting victim and stab him in the back!
Best game ever <3
