Sunday, November 4, 2007

Feel FREE to play!


As any avid gamer would tell you, playing online is an experience that MUST happen before you can say your a gamer in todays world. Playing against the computer in single player mode just doesn't cut it anymore. The online experience is a satisfying one! Instead of running through missions knowing where the enemy will be and what to do is something any game can offer you. Its running through the same mission for the 1209th time and *STILL* not knowing where the enemy will be or what they will do is a completely different play style. Thats the online bit.

In todays world of gaming, we have worlds online. In todays gaming industry there is a greater emphasis on online game play and 'involving' friends to join you as you quest or secure a base in the middle of an alien jungle. Most games (that is to say 99%) are either paid for once (standard retail of $50 for a new game) or paid for once (cheaper retail price) but a $9 monthly subscription ensues. Very little attention is given to free online games. Partly because as gamers we are fussy and demand the best graphics, game play, community and service. Partly because what we want as gamers is an expensive affair for developers! (we need to invent a charity gaming developer for the poor gaming community!)

Wolfenstein : Enemy Territory is one such game that defies logic. An amazing game, albeit using the Quake3 'Omg im another copy cat' engine, that offers intense team, let me say that again, TEAM game play. You choose between two sides, the popular hero Allies side, or the evil despots of the Axis. Upon choosing your side you are offered a choice of 5 classes (medic, recon, field officer, soldier, engineer), essentially this choice will suit your preferred role on the battlefield. Once you enter the fray, you immediately realize that unless your very very very good, you HAVE to play with your team mates. WiKi-P, my main virtual friend, has more to say if you want to know how to plant mines or revive fallen team mates.

THIS GAME IS A FREE MUST PLAY!





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