15 Best Multiplayer Maps In Gaming History Ranked

1. Facing Worlds - Unreal Tournament

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This map is perfectly balanced as all things should be.

The signature map of Unreal Tournament is a striking beauty, with two idnetical monoliths facing each other across a desolate hill of no-man's land. All the blood and destruction that shall commence on this asteroid is presided by an ominously peaceful looking planet earth and its silent moon.

The hill geography in this case is just as much a helper as it is a hindrance to players trying to get a hold of the other team's flag. It providing cover as players make their way up the hill, but then exposint them as they rush down. The straightforward path also makes them easy pickings for snipers eager to hear the iconic "Headshot!" from the game's announcer. They'll have to contend with some sniper fire and Redeemer missiles from the opposite fortress though.

This is also another map that features vibrant background music. While many maps just let the bullets be the soundtrack, Facing Worlds has an oddly soothing synth track that locks players into a hypnotized trance that compels them think of three things, breathing, killing, and capturing the flag. It'd fit right in on a Pure Moods collection.

Any map can be functional, but Facing Worlds attains its mythical status because unlike most maps, it's actually beautiful.

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