Team Fortress 2, often abbreviated as tf2 by players, is an online team-based FPS made by the Valve gaming company.
The game is based off a Quake mod made by a third party dubbed "Team Fortress" that involves nine different specialists who operate as a team to complete an objective such as collecting the enemy's flag or destroying the opposing team's fortress. This game was so popular when it hit the scene that Valve added it to their roster of games as "Team Fortress Classic" in 1999 and planned a sequel to be made in 2001 that would use the new Source gaming engine. The result of this is Team Fortress 2, the most popular online FPS to date.
Due to new content and game modes being released for its online players on a monthly basis, its very likely that this game will be in the top spot for years to come. If you have twenty dollars sitting around and a high performance PC there's no reason not to buy this game, especially if you have a steam account.
The game is based off a Quake mod made by a third party dubbed "Team Fortress" that involves nine different specialists who operate as a team to complete an objective such as collecting the enemy's flag or destroying the opposing team's fortress. This game was so popular when it hit the scene that Valve added it to their roster of games as "Team Fortress Classic" in 1999 and planned a sequel to be made in 2001 that would use the new Source gaming engine. The result of this is Team Fortress 2, the most popular online FPS to date.
Due to new content and game modes being released for its online players on a monthly basis, its very likely that this game will be in the top spot for years to come. If you have twenty dollars sitting around and a high performance PC there's no reason not to buy this game, especially if you have a steam account.
Dude 1: So anyway, you want to play some team fortress 2?
Dude 2: Play the best FPS shooter in the world? Hell yea!
Dude 2: Play the best FPS shooter in the world? Hell yea!
by garryufo October 28, 2009
Single handedly the most fun online game ever. Puts two teams (RED and BLU) of nine unique classes (Scout, Soldier, Heavy, Spy, Pyro, Sniper, Engineer, Demoman, and Medic) against each other. A sequel to the Quake mod Team Fortress (released as a standalone game called Team Fortress Classic), TF2 (as it is commonly abbreviated) was originally announced in 1998 for a '99 release. However, as Valve is prone to doing (see Valve Time), development of the game was stopped and started repeatedly for nine years until 2006, when the current version of the game was unveiled at E3 an While the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions are very fun, the PC/Mac version is the best, as it is often updated to include new maps, game modes, weapons, and accessories.
by GaaraoftheDamned October 5, 2012
A very entertaining team-based online shooter from our friends at Valve. Players can choose from 9 diverse classes and play alongside their teammates to accomplish goals, such as capture the flag (or intelligence), or hold control points. It is stressed throughout the game that team play is needed to succeed. Kamikaze or solo run tactics simply won't work. The diversity of the classes also stresses that much co-operation is needed. For example, the Heavy class, an amusing, heavyset Russian-Soviet inspired character, can mow down scores of enemies with the powerful minigun while absorbing a lot of damage. However, the Heavy is slow, and even more so when firing, making him a prime target for any half-decent Sniper or Spy, or any enemy firing from a safe spot. Heavies are usually paired with Medics to keep them both alive while proceeding through enemy lines. Scouts are a very fast class, and can double jump as well, allowing him to leap right into enemy headquarters with ease. The tradeoff is his weakness; he can be killed easily with a few good hits or shots. Scouts rely on speed to survive, and wait until other teammates clear the way for him to dash in. So you see, every class has a strength and a weakness, which requires support from fellow teammates. Any good player should have a mic with them to co-ordinate assaults and manoeuvres, much better than trying to remember the keyboard shortcut orders.
The entertaining graphics are worth noting too. Where most shooters aim for ultra-realistic graphics, Team Fortress 2's graphics are overly cartoon-ish and whimsical. It's just hilarious to watch a Heavy shouting at his foes while he blasts them down with the minigun, then blown literally to pieces with a rocket. Think graphics along the lines of The Incredibles. The classes are also amusing themselves, with their taunts, battle cries, etc. Valve regularly updates the classes with new weapons and such, ensuring this game will be fresh and fun for years to come. Check out the Class Profiles on Youtube.
The entertaining graphics are worth noting too. Where most shooters aim for ultra-realistic graphics, Team Fortress 2's graphics are overly cartoon-ish and whimsical. It's just hilarious to watch a Heavy shouting at his foes while he blasts them down with the minigun, then blown literally to pieces with a rocket. Think graphics along the lines of The Incredibles. The classes are also amusing themselves, with their taunts, battle cries, etc. Valve regularly updates the classes with new weapons and such, ensuring this game will be fresh and fun for years to come. Check out the Class Profiles on Youtube.
Douglas: You look tired Tom, how long were you playing Team Fortress 2 last night?Tom: Sat down at 7pm, looked up and it was 6 in the morning. But I fucking ruled! Disguised myself as an enemy engineer when I was a spy, then stabbed like 10 sad fucks in the back as they ran past me. Then I mowed down dozens of bitches as me and my Medic made our way through the enemy base to the intel. I fucking rule!
by heavyset1323 August 26, 2008
The best game ever made made by valve that is about a team mercenaries killing another team of mercenaries.
Examples of why team fortress 2 is art: Pootis spencer here, spa sappin mah sentry, demopan, spycrab and everything that a game would wish to have.
James "Hey want to play some Team fortress 2? "
Me: "fuck off mate"
James "Hey want to play some Team fortress 2? "
Me: "fuck off mate"
by Yes haha September 16, 2018
The wall of blankets you put around you on your twin size bed that you have against a wall that makes you feel warm and safe for once in your life
dude, I walked into Jeremy's room and thought someone was sleeping with him but it was just his (Fortress of solitude). Could imagine someone with him on that tiny ass twin?
by B,B,B,BIRD,BIRD,BIRD,THEBIRDIS June 11, 2018
Team Fortress 2 Is a FPS shooter game where you can plays as Characters such as Scout,Medic, and spy and some more. Team Fortress 2 Is an online game where you can play with real people or your friends. The community of Team Fortress 2 is very friendly nobody is really mean which is great. Team Fortress 2 came out in 2005 and gets updates rarely so there’s sadly not going to be a Team Fortress 3.
by That one dude eating lettuce March 7, 2023
A video game primarily for PC but also on Xbox that revolves around hats, and the obtaining thereof. Often mistaken to be a First-Person Shooter, but this is a common misconception.
gamer 1: "Dood look at all teh hats I have in Team Fortress 2 I have a chef hat, a beret, a hot dog hat, and a ghost hat!!11!1"
gamer 2: "I just started playing and all I have is a hard hat :("
gamer 2: "I just started playing and all I have is a hard hat :("
by WhatsGoodNyukka October 27, 2012