I have recently purchased the Valve “Orange Box” in order to take part in the TF2 Beta.
First of all I must say that I am still blown away. It has been a while since I have played a game and enjoyed it so much.
For any one who doesn’t know what team fortress is:
Team based fast paced multiplayer action.
Nine unique character classes: Scout, Soldier, Pyro, Demo-man, Medic, Engineer, Spy, Heavy, Sniper.
All of the classes posses abilities exclusive to only them. For example the Engie can build turrets, dispensers, teleporters. The Spy can disguise himself as a member of the opposing teem or disappear under a cloak.
The game took ages to get finished however, it shows that every class is almost perfectly balanced and forces players to play in a team in order to reach objectives. I think it’s a breath of fresh air in today’s world of “let’s make a cookie cutter shooter thingie game and hype it as much as possible”
Anyways, If any one fancies a quick game: http://steamcommunity.com/id/grom_uk

I too just bought it.. And fully agree that it is one of the greatest games.
I love it. Team fortress Classic was good.. but this just blows everyt hing away. the art style, the game play +team based game play, the humor.. Its a perfect game.

http://steamcommunity.com/id/VPrime

It is fricking awesome! Been playing it for the past two weeks and all the classes are masterfully balanced against each other.
Its good just jumping into a server and playing against strangers, but its greatness is pushed over the top when you're playing with friends with headsets.

I haven't played but I don't like the art style. I'm pretty sure they chose this cartoon style to cover up that Source Engine is about 4 years out of date--it looks like a playstation 2 game.

I know they justify it some other way.. but I dont believe that..

maybe graphics isn't everything? better have a fantastic gameplay with old "bad" graphics, than fantastic graphics with a bad and boring gameplay

The art style is awesome, and really adds humor tot he game.. Though I guess its not for every one.

As for the games balance, Valve will continue updating the game and change a few things. There have already been a few changes with the pyro.. Only more to come.

Yeah , exactly, it's not that the art is ugly or unpolished or anything. I do love the humor in this game too. Yeah, the pyro had some issues too, but I didn't like to play that class that much anyways. Spy and Sniper on the other hand ....

@PHeMoX

Did you wait till the power bar was full while scoping? Then one shot should kill, wherever he's hit.

I just love this game, I played the whole night with my friend. The style is very nice and the gameplay (remembers me of enemy territory) is great, too.