Fast-paced FPS online multiplayer game
CrossFire is an online free-to-play action sci-fi FPS multiplayer developed by SmileGate and managed by STOVE. Inspired by games like Counter-Strike, you can play against other players in many game modes with multiple maps, depending on your selection, such as Free For All, Team Deathmatch, Destruction Mode, Hero Mode, and more.
CrossFire is currently the most-played game of all time with 1 billion total registered players and 6 million regular players worldwide. Its low-end system requirements and optimized graphics mean it can run on practically any setup, making it accessible to many people who want to play it on their old systems.
The most popular FPS game of all time
CrossFire offers a bunch of gameplay modes for PVP or PVE gaming: Team Deathmatch puts you against another team and be the fastest to reach a certain number of kills or the most amount within a time limit. Free for All is you against everybody. Destruction Mode is the classic bomb defusal game. You can also set what weapons are allowed or the respawn time if you’re the room host.
There are also modes such as Hero Mode and Zombie Apocalypse Mode, where you and a group of players team up against multiple sci-fi-inspired mutant enemies. You’ll need an account to play it. Aside from the starter weapons, you can buy weapons from the Item Shop with Game Points. You can also spend real-world money and convert it into E-Coins for items that can only be purchased with them.
You can also spin through the Mega Lottos for rare weapons, skins, characters, and special items. The game is updated with new content every couple of months. However, constant bugs and glitches are still not fixed. Unbalanced gameplay is also rampant, giving non-VIP players a slim chance of winning. Cheaters are also present because of its old game engine, leading to a frustrating experience for both new and experienced players.
Accessible, but filled with issues
CrossFire democratizes FPS gaming by providing a fast-paced experience with an active playerbase, new content, and a ton of modes to choose from. Its low system requirements make this one of the most-played games of all time. However, many technical issues and unbalanced gameplay leave some players to search for greener pastures. Still, this is a game that will stay on for a very long time despite its flaws.
