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Overrated

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: August 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I've played many multiplayer fps games in my lifetime, as reference:

pc: counterstrike, team fortress (original), quake, battlefield, ut, tribes

console: cod4, halo, resistance, goldeneye

this one falls more into UT/quake where everything is sped up to superspeed and there is a smaller chasm of luck vs skill.

this is not so much like the original team fortress. the big problem is that deaths don't matter. this causes a ton of suicide players rushing to you left and right, which can cause a new player to be overwhelmed. half of the players camp (due to classes such as heavy, engineer, sniper) and the other half rush (pyro, scout). the campers end up with huge kill-death ratios (which again dont matter) and can essentially stay in the same spot due to unlimited ammo and health coming out from the engineers. Also, the games are flawed because games such as capturing points are located sequentially. this leads to everyone rushing point A, and when that is captured point B, and then point C. This makes the game very linear and boring. Also, there are games where you need to move a bomb to the other teams base. However, the bomb travels along a track so therefore everyone is congregated in the same place.

The only reason I can see someone getting this game is if they had a clan or group of friends. This game is very team oriented, which doesn't bode well on the public servers since it seems like 1)nobody has a mike and 2)everyone chooses whatever class they want.

Way overhyped game

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: August 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I will start my review with "I am sorry". I am sorry that I just don't get this game. It is a fun multiplayer. Quake and Unreal are some fun multiplayers as well but I don't think TF2 is the best game EVER! as some people claim. In fact, I had way more fun with many other online shooters. I play and have played PC and console. I had a blast with most versions of online Halo, COD4, Quake, Unreal. There is more strategy with these games, better weapons, gameplay, better maps...on and on.

*Pros*

- Innovative graphics
- Great sound effects
- Online play is protected from hackers, cheaters
- Large online community

*Cons*

- Maps are way too small.
- Repetitive gameplay with NOT as much strategy as other games. Shoot, die, respawn. Shoot, run around, respawn.
- Not much fun.
- Not very many weapons, Valve makes up for it by adding only 9 pointless classes.
- Way over-hyped.

A lot of these games are being over-hyped by blogs and other media. I felt the same way about Bioshock. If you want to play a game that everyone else thinks is fun (but really isn't), go play BZFlag on Linux and save a couple of bucks. Me, I am trusting my instincts. I have been playing games sense Super Mario Bros. Based on my experience, this game is just ok and not what others claim it to be.

The greatest online shooting game EVER!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

That's a big statement there in the title of this post but it takes quite a game to have the pure impact and enjoyment that this game has had on the gaming public like this one has and continues to have.

As a long time player of Team Fortress Classic, (the previous Team Fortress game before this one) I was quite skeptical of what was to come next. The cartoony graphics, the been there done that type of game play, the long time wait may not meet the hype it has generated and the loss of things such as grenades that had been a staple in the game previous. It was a lot working against it but I was willing to give it a shot to see what we were in store for.

And boy am I glad I did. As its been a pleasant ride ever since.

The game set up is simple enough for anyone to get into or enjoy. You basically join a server that will have one of various different maps, each map having a different goal to it. Like one will be a capture the flag theme where the team has to bring a briefcase from the enemy base back to theirs in a set amount of times to win. Another will be capture point based where first team to capture all 5 capture points wins. And attack/defend themed maps where one side has to defend their capture points against the attacking team as time runs down.

You join a team that is either red or blue colored and pick one of nine classes. Each class having a different ability and providing unique game play all the while.

The various classes include: The fast running, but low in health points Scout, the all around, all purpose rocket shooting Soldier, the close range and burn all in its path Pyro, the sneaky and backstabbing, often times cloaked Spy, the long range head shot shooting Sniper, The health giving and supportive Medic, the Sentry Gun building wrench holding Engineer, the powerhouse and mow em all down in an instant Heavy and the bomb throwing and explosive Demoman.

And then you just jump right into the game. And that's really it. The fun will continue on from that moment on for many hours of sleepless nights playing.

You can change your classes at you want adding hours of repeatability to the game or master a class you instantly fall in love with. There are custom maps, new maps being added all the time by both Valve and fans who can make their own with the easily downloadable editor. Valve also had constantly been updating the classes, adding new weapons for you to get to them as you meet certain class specific achievements you have to unlock.

Valve has really out done themselves here with this one. It was worth the wait and even months later still continues to deliever on the fun and team based goals that this game set out to do.

Its simple and to the point yet accomplishes so much that other online based games can't seem to ever get. It doesn't wow us with realistic battles or graphics but continues on in the tradition that Team Fortress has started and even perfects it with so much more.

Sure no game is without its flaws. Like any popular game there are trouble makers in servers or connection problems and some many not like the constant changes being made to the game. But the pros outweigh the cons by far in this.

It has comedy with the unique voices each character has, taunts you can do to show up other players and so many more subtle little additions that add to the environment.

If you are a fan of online games and even want to find something new for you and your online friend to do. Look no further. This is the game that is must have and must play for all ages and walks of life.

The price is right, the time is right and the game is a must have experience. Don't take our word for it, check it out for yourself. The game sells itself the first time you play it.

Well I'm off .. Back to capturing the briefcase again, or is it trying to stop those from doing so...

The worst lan game, EVER!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 10
Date: July 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is the worst thing I've ever played. CS= AWESOME! The original Half-life= AWESOME! The original team fortress (or whatever it was called) AWESOME! All those games had extreme depth to them. This game has NO DEPTH what so ever. I just don't understand how valve could have lost their minds and made this junk? This game just lacks any kind of strategy. You run out and shoot then die. Wait 22 seconds and repeat. It's just as stupid as that.

Best thing Valve has made, ever! Most addicting game (guess) ever!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 13, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is THE online game, the people at Valve outdid themselves in making this game. I can't stop playing it, the multiple classes change the entire way you play a match, so it always feels fresh and never boring. In playing this, teamwork cannot be stressed enough, because players have to utilize each others' abilities and perks to win. The all too common issue of single people determining the way a game ends because of a good gun or individual skills is gone from experiencing this game, teamwork is the way you have to play. A team of moderately skilled players, working together and communicating and solving issues as a whole, will dominate any group of skilled players who care about individual glory. Great fun, even if you are new to video games, you learn quickly and master each class with ease. For players who've been playing games for a while, this will be a refreshing new way to enjoy online gaming.

Simply put: one of the best team oriented games ever created.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

After playing multiplayer games (in the first person shooter genre) ranging from class based to normal frag games, I would have to say that in my 7 years of gaming experience that this is one of the best team games I have ever played online.

This is also one of the most balanced games I have ever played.

Basically, there are 9 different classes, all with different weapons, abilities, speed, health, and some now with upgrades.

Take for example 2 classes: One is a sniper, one is a medic. The sniper has a sniper rifle, has lower end health, the deadliest weapon at long range, and is pretty fast moving. The medic basically heals people, is a fast class, has regenerating health, and has a weak shooting weapon.

Teams must work together to win matches, ranging from a simple capture the flag type game play to control points.

The game is only online, but you need to work together with people to achieve goals and victories. It is very hard to make a huge impact as an individual, it takes time and work to get good at a single class and make a huge impact on a team of 9+ players (usually games are 12v12).

Every class is so unique it takes hours to master each class. The experience is great for an individual in this game but with a mic and a decent team, team earned victories are so fulfilling.

Coming from team fortress classic, grenades were missed, and everything felt so simple. After a while you realize grenades are not needed, and the simplicity pushed team play, while mastery is harder to gain for a class.

My only gripes are limited maps and no offline play whatsoever. Updates have been added to counter the map issue.

Visual and sound are amazing, the art direction adds a lot of fun to the game.

Give it a try, give it at least 5 or so hours and you are guaranteed to be hooked. This is simply one of the most fun and addicting multiplayer games created in a long time.

Couldn't get it to connect to any server

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 20
Date: June 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

O.k. - technically, I shouldn't rate this game on how much "fun" it is - because I was never able to connect to a server to actually play at.

For some reason, the "Steam" portal - which is created by the same company - works fine, I could connect, download updates, all that fun stuff.

But anytime I tried connecting to a server to play Team Fortress 2 - it would never connect.

I'm not a network engineer, or a programmer - but would somebody please explain to me how the same company can create one program that is able to connect through the internet, but another program (that runs at the same time as the first) isn't able to?

To me that's just bad programming.

After spending several hours trying to get this game working, I just threw it in the trash - a waste of $14.

It will also make me think twice about purchasing ANY game form Valve, Half Life, Counter Strike, Portal - whatever.

I've played several other games which have been able to connect through the internet without any effort, or reconfiguration on my part. Why should I have to put in all the hassle to try and play this game?

I don't think that I should have to turn off my firewall, or delete other programs - just so I can play this one.

Sorry Valve - you lost a customer.

The worst LAN game ever!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 16
Date: May 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

If you are planning like me to play OFFLINE and on a LAN network, dont get this game, it sucks for that, there is a LAN terminal area but no way to set up a LAN game network, everything has to run online and it says its DSL compatable but dont believe it, you need cable to run this bloody thing online anyhow! I have yet to play a game as the DSL speeds are too slow to connect and I have no way to play a LAN game like I do with Battlefront series of games, whats the use of 4 computers in my house if I cant do a networked game, this game is a waste of money, I am highly pissed off on this companies bull&^$&!

The law needs to be changed on opened software purchase returns and allot of these companies would get the idea to finish a game and make it playable by all before releasing garbage and taking my money, I am on a fixed income now and cant afford these software bastards stealing my cash with crap that wont run!

Team Fortress 2, style, fun, and cell shaded sheer joy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have been playing since in the Orange Box which is a wonderful bargain. Team Fortress 2 I have now played over 50 hours. I keep coming back to the multiplayer experience with friends and new maps. It keeps growing on me. I like engineer, medic, and pyro the best and enjoy being in support roles that help the team. I like games that do better when you put the team ahead of your own achievements which then tend to take care of themself.

Possibly best multiplayer pc shooter

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 11, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Do not listen to those people who give this a 1 star rating or anything below 5 stars. This game is really the best multiplayer game ever, It requires teamwork, true strategy and skill. Definatly RECCOMEND!

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