Tremulous: The free game with a difference

I am sure you might have come across this game before, at least heard of it. If you haven't then let me tell you about a great game that is available with its full set of binaries.

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But first let me introduce you to this game. According to the Tremulous website, the game is defined as:

A free, open source game that blends a team based FPS (First Person Shooter) with elements of an RTS (Real Time Strategy).

In this game, players have the option to choose from two unique races, aliens and humans. Players on both the teams can (and have to) build working structures in-game like an RTS. These structures have a range of functions and some are important for the game like spawning.

While building the structures, the designated builders must ensure there are spawn structures or other players will not be able to rejoin the game after death. Other structures have functions like protection, healing etc that reminds me of AOE especially in the later titles like Age of Kings.

The features list includes:

a) Flexible particle system - 99% of the in-game visual effects are configured using particle scripts.

b) 16 buildable structures with in-game functions.

c) Play as several alien classes with unique abilities.

d) Customize your setup as a human and buy new weapons, armour and items.

e) Scale the walls and ceilings as an alien waiting for an unsuspecting human.

f) Realistic physics and motion - no bunny hopping or quick back peddling.

g) Flexible map system - animated mapobjects, triggering, light flares, etc.

h) Large weapons system - don't like the weapon you have? Sell it and buy a different one, dozens of options.

Anyway, this game is a very addictive game indeed and we would most certainly recommend you to try this out. This is absolutely free and if you want to tinker with the game itself, you are most welcome!

More info in the Tremulous website