Unreal Tournament 2004 might not be the first in the series but it's arguably the best. Known for its unique brand of fast paced, adrenaline-fuelled first-person shooting action, the 2004 version added a bunch of new features and modes which made it supremely popular at launch, a major addition being the inclusion of vehicles for the first time. In most first-person series' that might be considered a controversial addition, but with Unreal it opened the game up to larger-scale warfare. This was highlighted by the new game mode Onslaught which made use of the larger maps; players attacked and defended power nodes on the arena, allowing the intense action to be confined to several areas at once. There's still people populating this game online so hopping on for a blast from the past is an easily viable option. Ten years ago though, Unreal 2004 was one of the finest shooters around; it was a massive hit at LAN parties and the online servers were overflowing. The hugely challenging gameplay style meant that establishing yourself as one of the better players in was a highly rewarding achievement in itself.
I have an addiction to achievements, a craving for new bands and a dream to become Captain America. I once finished second in a Mario Kart 7 tournament so I'm kind of a big deal.
