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One of the most popular online action games of all time, Team Fortress Classic features over nine character classes -- from Medic to Spy to Demolition Man -- enlisted in a unique style of online team warfare. Each character class possesses unique weapons, items, and abilities, as teams compete online in a variety of game play modes.

Team Fortress Classic is a action, fps and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve.
Released on April 01st 1999 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 9 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 8,710 reviews of which 7,573 were positive and 1,137 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Team Fortress Classic into these genres:

Action FPS Multiplayer Classic Hero Shooter Shooter Team-Based Class-Based First-Person 1990's Old School Co-op Competitive Fast-Paced Retro Online Co-Op Violent Funny Mod Remake

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

Minimum: 500 mhz processor, 96mb ram, 16mb video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

Recommended: 800 mhz processor, 128mb ram, 32mb+ video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

MacOS
Minimum: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.3, 1GB RAM, 4GB Hard Drive Space,NVIDIA GeForce 8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, or Intel HD 3000 or higher Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
Linux
Minimum: Linux Ubuntu 12.04, Dual-core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, 1GB Memory, nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1, 4GB Hard Drive Space, OpenAL Compatible Sound Card

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March 2025
🎯 Rating: 8.0/10 📜 Overview Team Fortress Classic (TFC), released in 1999 by Valve, is a class-based multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) and a remake of the original Team Fortress mod for Quake. It laid the foundation for modern class-based shooters, featuring nine unique classes, each with distinct roles and abilities, and objective-based gameplay modes like Capture the Flag and Control Points. Though it has been overshadowed by its successor, Team Fortress 2, TFC remains a nostalgic favorite for its fast-paced action and pioneering design. 🌟 Pros ✅ Class-Based Gameplay – The nine classes, each with unique weapons and abilities, encourage teamwork and strategic play. ✅ Fast-Paced Action – The game’s movement and combat are quick and fluid, offering an adrenaline-pumping experience. ✅ Objective-Based Modes – Modes like Capture the Flag and Control Points emphasize teamwork and strategy over pure deathmatch gameplay. ✅ Nostalgic Appeal – For many players, TFC is a beloved classic that brings back memories of early online multiplayer gaming. ✅ Modding Community – The game has a dedicated modding community that has created custom maps, modes, and tweaks over the years. ⚠️ Cons ❌ Dated Graphics – Even for its time, TFC’s visuals were basic, and they feel extremely outdated by modern standards. ❌ Limited Player Base – The game’s community has dwindled over the years, making it harder to find active servers. ❌ Clunky Mechanics – Some mechanics, like grenade spamming and movement, can feel awkward or unbalanced compared to modern shooters. ❌ Lack of Updates – As an older title, TFC has not received significant updates or support in years. ❌ Steep Learning Curve – New players may struggle to learn the nuances of each class and the game’s fast-paced gameplay. 💬 Player Sentiment Positive Reviews: Players praise TFC for its pioneering class-based gameplay, fast-paced action, and nostalgic value. Many appreciate its role in shaping the FPS genre. Negative Reviews: Some players criticize the dated graphics, clunky mechanics, and the difficulty of finding active servers. Others note that the game feels overshadowed by Team Fortress 2. 🎯 Target Audience Fans of classic FPS games who enjoy nostalgic, fast-paced multiplayer experiences. Players interested in the history of class-based shooters and their evolution. Those who appreciate modding and community-driven content in older games. 🏆 Rating Breakdown 🎮 Gameplay: 8.5/10 🎨 Visuals & Art Style: 5/10 ⚖️ Balance & Mechanics: 7.5/10 🔄 Replayability: 8/10 👥 Community: 7/10 Overall Experience: 8.0/10 🎯 Final Verdict Team Fortress Classic is a pioneering title that helped define the class-based shooter genre. While its dated graphics, clunky mechanics, and dwindling player base may make it less accessible to modern audiences, its fast-paced gameplay, strategic depth, and nostalgic charm ensure it remains a beloved classic. For fans of retro gaming or those curious about the roots of games like Team Fortress 2, TFC is a worthwhile trip down memory lane. However, newcomers may find it harder to appreciate without the context of its historical significance.
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Nov. 2024
Game is old but still lots of fun. Need to get more people to come back to it.
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Nov. 2024
Let me start with I am 14, because most people think this game is played by boomers (it mostly is) but there also aren't, this game is £6, and it will be a great fps expirence, if you come from team fortress 2 and want to play a game like it, sorry to say but this isn't that game, once you play both games for about 6 hours or so you'll realise that tf2 has had alot of creative liberties, you may also not want to get this game because there is no workshop support so there will be no custom maps, I'm here to say your wrong! There are more custom maps that are fun than in tf2, if you like team based shooters and/or class based shooter games, I think its worth the price since if people are going to waste money on a fps shooter wich is a reskin of the last game with +1000GB (looking at you CoD) then why not give it a shot, and hey, if you like half-life you will like this :)
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June 2024
---{Graphics}--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ Paint.exe ---{Gameplay}--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It‘s just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Starring at walls is better ☐ Just don‘t ---{Audio}--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ Earrape ---{Audience}--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☑ Grandma ---{PC Requirements}--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boiiiiii ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{Difficulity}--- ☐ Just press ‚A‘ ☐ Easy ☐ Significant brain usage ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{Grind}--- ☑ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isnt necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You‘ll need a second live for grinding ---{Story}--- ☑ Story? ☐ Text or Audio floating around ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It‘ll replace your life ---{Game Time}--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☐ Average ☑ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{Price}--- ☐ It’s free! ☐ Worth the price ☑ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{Bugs}--- ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs Final rating: 7/10
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June 2024
Old? Yes. Unbalanced? Yes Still fun as hell? Yes No microtransactions, trading or any stupid stuff like that? Yes Most importantly, no bots that ruin every game? Yes. TFC > TF2
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Team Fortress Classic is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

Team Fortress Classic is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.

Team Fortress Classic received 7,573 positive votes out of a total of 8,710 achieving a rating of 8.45.
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Team Fortress Classic was developed and published by Valve.

Team Fortress Classic is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Team Fortress Classic is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Team Fortress Classic is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Team Fortress Classic is a multi-player game.

Team Fortress Classic features PvP mode where you can test your skills against other players.

Team Fortress Classic does not currently offer any DLC.

Team Fortress Classic does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Team Fortress Classic supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Team Fortress Classic is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Team Fortress Classic
4.99€
8.5
7,573
1,137
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
64
Developer
Valve
Publisher
Valve
Release 01 Apr 1999
Platforms
Remote Play
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