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[edit] Reception

 Reviews
Publication Score
1UP.com A[1]
Eurogamer 9/10[2]
GameSpy 5/5[3]
IGN 8.9/10[4]
PC Gamer UK 94%[5]
GameDaily 9/10[6]
Compilations of multiple reviews
Compiler Score
Metacritic 93% (based on 14 reviews)[7]
Game Rankings 93% (based on 11 reviews)[8]
MobyRank 90% (based on 13 reviews)[9]
Awards
Best of 2007 IGN awards:
Best Artistic Design
2007 1UP.com Editorial Awards:
Best Multiplayer Experience,
Best Artistic Direction
GameSpy's Game of the Year 2007:
Best Multiplayer Game of the Year,
Most Unique Art Style

Team Fortress 2 received critical acclaim after release, with an overall score of 93% on both Metacritic and Game Rankings.[7][8] Many reviewers praised the cartoon graphics approach and the resulting light-hearted gameplay,[6] and the use of distinct personalities and appearances for the classes impressed a number of critics, with PC Gamer UK stating that "until now multiplayer games just haven't had it."[5] Similarly, the game modes and were received well, GamePro described the settings as focusing "on just simple fun",[10] while several reviewers praised Valve for the map "Hydro" and its attempts to create a game mode with variety in each map.[4][5] Additional praise was bestowed on the game's level design, game balance and teamwork promotion.[11] Team Fortress 2 has received several awards individually for its multiplayer gameplay[12][13] and its graphical style,[14][15][16] as well as having received a number of game of the year awards as part of The Orange Box.[17][18]

Although Team Fortress 2 was universally well received, Team Fortress 2's removal of class-specific grenades, a feature of previous Team Fortress incarnations, was controversial amongst reviewers. IGN expressed some disappointment over this,[4] while PC Gamer UK stated "grenades have been removed entirely—thank God".[5] Some further criticism came over a variety of issues, such as the lack of extra content such as bots,[4] problems of players finding their way around maps due to the lack of a minimap, and some mild criticism over the medic class being too passive and repetitive in its nature.[5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Elliot, Shawn (2007-10-10). Team Fortress 2 PC Review. 1UP.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  2. ^ Bradwell, Tom (2007-10-10). Team Fortress 2 Review. EuroGamer. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  3. ^ Accardo, Sal (2007-10-10). Team Fortress 2 Review. GameSpy. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  4. ^ a b c d Onyett, Charles (2007-10-09). Team Fortress 2 Review. IGN. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  5. ^ a b c d e Francis, Tom (2007-10-10). PC Review: Team Fortress 2. PC Gamer UK. ComputerAndVideoGames.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  6. ^ a b Wong, Steven (2007-10-12). Team Fortress 2 Review. GameDaily. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  7. ^ a b Team Fortress 2 (PC: 2007): Reviews. Metacritic. Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
  8. ^ a b Team Fortress 2 Reviews. Game Rankings. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  9. ^ Team Fortress 2 for Windows. MobyGames. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  10. ^ Burt, Andy (2007-10-10). The Orange Box Review. GamePro. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  11. ^ Gerstmann, Jeff (2007-10-11). The Orange Box Review. GameSpot. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  12. ^ GameSpy's Game of the Year 2007: Team Fortress 2. GameSpy. Retrieved on 2007-12-22.
  13. ^ 2007 1UP Network Editorial Awards. 1UP.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
  14. ^ GameSpy Game of the Year 2007: Multiplayer. GameSpy. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
  15. ^ GameSpy's Game of the Year 2007: Special Awards. GameSpy. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
  16. ^ IGN Best of 2007: PC - Best Artistic Design. IGN.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
  17. ^ 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards. AIAS. Retrieved on 2008-04-24.
  18. ^ Spike TV Announces 2007 'Video Game Awards' Winners. PR Newswire (2007-12-08). Retrieved on 2008-05-01.