Paintball 2 25Mb
While still at the alpha stage, there are a good number of game servers for this excellent free open source game. There is also an option to play on a local network.
The game has had a large number of improvements recently - as with any such game, you’ll need to regularly download updates - to the latest version - to be able to keep playing online. Don't create multiple accounts, or hack the game if you play online though - they ban cheaters, with good cause! Online play is thus kept fair and cheat-free.
You are free to modify the game engine if you are up to this for use on a local network only!
Gameplay doesn't need a great deal of description. It's a 1st person online multi-player shmu - and you fire paintballs rather than bullets! Hit opponents, and avoid getting hit yourself while exploring the enviromens. There also bots that wander and shoot at you and other players!
Their website http://digitalpaint.org/ should answer most questions, though the game does need a hardware accelerated open GL graphics card with up-to-date graphics drivers. Most graphics cards from the last year or two should run the game fine without any problems. You will need to register an account for free at their website to play, online.
The images are from earlier builds, and detail etc., are further improved in the latest version. Expect further improvements again in the coming months ahead.
As can be seen the graphics and enviromens really are excellent. The enviromens are very varied and provide an interesting backdrop to the game, while providing a huge visage/world to explore. You will encounter some very experienced players online, and hiding/ exploring very cautiously will mitigate some of their experience advantage, though expect to get ambushed quite often to start off with, until you gain some experience! There are a large number of clans you might get invited to join when you start getting really good at the game! The clans of team members are also particularly good at picking off lone players or ambushing them.
But don’t let that put you off. It’s a great game and you will soon sort out survival tactics!
You can set up a new clan if you have some team-mates. You can also make your own maps or even set up your own online game server.
Just the thing if you prefer non-violent options - without blood-thirsty graphics or blood-curdling opponents! Just don’t expect some opponents to give you much quarter though!
It is also a smallish download compared to most online multi-player games. You can also download custom maps to play on a local network.
Very recommended and most highly playable!
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