First playing this map back in 1999 was literally an out-of-this-world experience. Online multiplayer was just getting started, and maps until that point were mostly confined to claustrophobic little arenas. ...And then Facing Worlds came along. The map was a carved meteor with two formidable towers facing each other. The Earth, moon, and void of deep dark space made up the background, giving it a sense of grandiosity like no map before it (and frankly, few maps to this day). The music too was mesmerising - a spacey, drum n' bass-filled tone that gave the level an almost tranquil quality; a strange way to feel after you've just blasted five peoples' heads apart with a sniper rifle from the top of one of the towers. A truly beautiful Capture The Flag map, and landmark piece of online shooter design.
Gamer, Researcher of strange things.
I'm a writer-editor hybrid whose writings on video games, technology and movies can be found across the internet. I've even ventured into the realm of current affairs on occasion but, unable to face reality, have retreated into expatiating on things on screens instead.
