A flawless execution of the class-based shooter genre.
Each class in Team Fortress 2 has a uniquely defined skillset that is fun to play. There is a wide selection of equippable weapons for each class that can drastically change their playstyle; The loadout system makes it easy to switch between them when the balance of a match calls for it. While granting as many player freedoms as it does - and despite a chronic lack of gameplay updates - the meta has remained relatively balanced throughout TF2's life; Every class feels viable and rewarding once you master their skillset.
As the game's title would imply, classes are played most effectively when coordinating with teammates. An unorganised team with an imbalance of classes will find themselves quickly dominated by a team that is even somewhat strategising. That being said, TF2's casual tone and playerbase makes it easy to forget about the shortcomings of any given match and lose yourself in a good time.
TF2 has shown immense resilience as a live service, outliving every other class-based shooter gunning to steal its throne. This is largely thanks to the hilarious and iconic cast of characters with their distinctive personalities, as well as the ever-creative community of Source Filmmaker artists and animators who maintain the game's relevance in internet culture. All of this is despite a glaring neglect from Valve, who frustratingly refuses to throw the community a bone and wishes for this immortal giant to die a quiet death.
Team Fortress 2 is the best multiplayer shooter out there, and is a game that I will return to forever.
Each class in Team Fortress 2 has a uniquely defined skillset that is fun to play. There is a wide selection of equippable weapons for each class that can drastically change their playstyle; The loadout system makes it easy to switch between them when the balance of a match calls for it. While granting as many player freedoms as it does - and despite a chronic lack of gameplay updates - the meta has remained relatively balanced throughout TF2's life; Every class feels viable and rewarding once you master their skillset.
As the game's title would imply, classes are played most effectively when coordinating with teammates. An unorganised team with an imbalance of classes will find themselves quickly dominated by a team that is even somewhat strategising. That being said, TF2's casual tone and playerbase makes it easy to forget about the shortcomings of any given match and lose yourself in a good time.
TF2 has shown immense resilience as a live service, outliving every other class-based shooter gunning to steal its throne. This is largely thanks to the hilarious and iconic cast of characters with their distinctive personalities, as well as the ever-creative community of Source Filmmaker artists and animators who maintain the game's relevance in internet culture. All of this is despite a glaring neglect from Valve, who frustratingly refuses to throw the community a bone and wishes for this immortal giant to die a quiet death.
Team Fortress 2 is the best multiplayer shooter out there, and is a game that I will return to forever.