What is TF2? It's an FPS where you select one of nine colorful, foul-mouthed, extremely funny characters with unique abilities and then capture objectives alongside your teammates. Simple.

But for me, TF2 -- which I must have played for over 2500 hours during its peak years -- was more of a community than a video game. I would play for hours and hours a week on community servers with friends, screwing around and having fun. TF2 is a competitive game if you want it to be, but the lack of consistent balancing and the massive selection of weapons and items makes the game more of a goofy sandbox than a real, "sweaty" FPS.

Many imitators have come and gone, and TF2 itself has seen far better days (the death of community servers having killed most people's interest in the game), but I don't think there will be another game that is truly like it. It was a one of a kind experience, and the best $2.50 I've ever spent.