There was a time in multiplayer first-person shooters when Seize The Flag modes had been as ubiquitous as Battle Royales. Additionally like Battle Royales, it was a mod that was liable for that ubiquity: Threewave CTF for Quake.
Now you may extra simply play Threewave CTF once more. Bethesda introduced throughout Quakecon at this time that Threewave Seize The Flag was now a part of their enhanced Quake launch, with 9 maps, the grappling hook and new enhancements.
Threewave CTF was developed by Zoid Kirsch and initially launched in 1996. The mod developed over time to additionally embody a grappling hook and 4 power-up runes for groups to battle over, and ultimately turned widespread sufficient that Kirsch was employed by id Software program to make the mode a local inclusion in Quake 2 and Quake 3.
Now that mode has returned in Quake Replace 4. It comes with 9 maps, all from the unique mod, together with these created by id Software program builders Tim Willits and American McGee. The replace additionally makes some enhancements, together with “an improved flag standing show” to let you already know whether or not the flag is secure, crew scoring, a “fashionable interface”, and improved lighting and fog within the ranges. You possibly can learn extra about Quake Replace 4 on the Bethesda weblog.
I by no means performed Threewave CTF, however Seize The Flag was amongst my favorite methods to play Quake 2 and three, and I believe it stays a terrific mode in fashionable video games. It is nice that this piece of gaming historical past is now extra prone to be performed, and good to have an excuse to jot down about Threewave 26 years after it was first launched. My fingers are crossed that Replace 5 provides me an excuse to jot down about Quake Rally.
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