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Free to play · first-person shooter
Team Fortress 2
By Valve Corporation, released 1 Jan 2007
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- PlayStation 3
- macOS
What it is
Team Fortress 2 is a free-to-play online action game from Valve, built around nine distinct classes with different tactical abilities and personalities. It includes modes such as Capture the Flag, Control Point, Payload, Arena, and King of the Hill, as well as training and offline practice for learning the game. Players can collect, craft, buy, and trade weapons, hats, and other items, and adjust a favorite class to suit their style. Steam lists multiplayer and cross-platform multiplayer, achievements, Trading Cards, captions, and Steam Workshop support, along with in-app purchases. The Steam release date is October 10, 2007, and Steam lists Windows and Linux; the listed platforms also include PlayStation 3 and macOS. The store description notes that nearly all Mann Co. Store items can also be found in-game.
What players like, and what they don't
- Free to play
- Nine distinct classes
- Includes training and offline practice
- Steam Workshop support
- In-app purchases are listed
- Steam listing is for Windows and Linux
Who it suits
It suits players looking for class-based multiplayer with several objective modes. Training and offline practice may help newcomers learn before joining online matches.
Team Fortress 2 offers class-based online play across a variety of modes, with offline practice available too. Players can collect and trade items, while nearly all store items are also obtainable in-game.
