kind of hard to rate, but despite its huge following i feel like this game still isnt appreciated enough. sure its an online shooter but not only is it an innovater of its own genre, but its an excellent piece of art in its own right.

the gameplay has been analyzed up and down by much more eloquent than i, but the art design is iconic, the sound design is phenomenal, and it was written when valve was at the top of their game (meaning it was dry, witty, hilarious, and generally incredible)

and the voice acting. god damn. the voice acting elevates this game to another level. from Grant Goodeve's work as the laid-back Engineer, John Patrick Lowrie as the respectful Australian Sniper, Gary Schwartz for his iconic yells, and of course the late but still great Rick May for his performance as the ever-wonderful Soldier. god bless all these men for their work on an iconic, game-changing work of art that will forever be in the hearts of so many people.