*2024 edit* A long overdue edit. In it's current state, TF2 is unplayable unless on private servers. The game has been abandoned by Valve and overflowing with bots. There are plenty of other FTP games out there that better deserve your time, and you'll get more enjoyment out of them than this one in it's current state.

*2011 review*

A team-based (obviously) FPS that's as welcoming to first-timers as it is for seasoned vets. The various weapons available by achievements, drops, crafting and shop let you customize your class to how you want to play. And the various maps by Valve and the community gives you tons of options for places to play. Best enjoyed with friends.

Now that this game is free you really have no excuse NOT to play it. It may seem intimidating to come in new when others have all kinds of newer weapons but don't let that keep you away! Stock weapons let you enjoy the game and in no way hinders your ability to have fun and assist your team. Plus since you get item drops anyway, you can still customize your classes with some of the other weapons so that your class plays the way that best suits you. If you want to get the benefits of a paid account just spend a buck in the MANN Co. store and you're in as good as those of us who paid for the game.

*2018 edit* About the only problem I have with this game right now is the prevalence of hackers. While I miss the old quickplay system and being able to jump into games with friends without forming a party, the major reason I don't play this more is the frustration that comes when a player is hacking and their team does nothing to get rid of them.