Capture The Flag. You know it, you love it, and you’ve probably spent far too many hours playing it.The simple game mode has been a favorite of gamers for decadesnow, and that’s probably why it’s almost always included in just about any multiplayer game out there. It’s almost impossible to not include the simple mode since developers can throw in plenty of unique twists.
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While video games do have plenty of basic Capture The Flag modes,there are plenty who have decided to go a step further and make the iconic mode their own thing. Sometimes, the mode can feature simple gun fights to keep things exciting, but some games opt for a bit more excitement by throwing in vehicles, and even lightsabers.
10Team Fortress 2
Capture The Flag may be relatively standard inTeam Fortress 2, but the gameplay and fantastic classes make actually playing the mode anything but standard. Everyone who’s played the game knows that any round can be intense if both teams are packed with skilled players.
There are so many unique strategies players can implement in a Capture The Flag match that each one will likely end up playing out differently. It’s not surprising that Team Fortress 2 can make such a simple mode so dynamic without any major twists considering the game is so beloved.
9Halo Infinite
TheHalo series is no stranger to Capture The Flag modes. It is another series that has tried to throw in a few unique twists on the classic mode to mixed results over the years. The most recent effort,Halo Infinite, features a fun mode for fans of the match.
Unlike some other entries in the series, the flag bearer is a lot weaker in this mode. There is some unique strategy that can be implemented in order to see the most success, but for the most part, the mode is exactly what you’d expect. It’s familiar, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a ton of fun.
8TimeSplitters 2
TheTimeSplittersseries might just be one of the most underrated shooters of all time, and it also features one of the best Capture The Flag modes as well. Always striving to be a bit unique from other games of the genre, TimeSplitters 2 instead featured a Capture The Bag mode.
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It was the same as a standard Capture The Flag mode, but it gave it a bit more personality. Battling it out as Cortez rushes around clutching a bag is always hilarious. With many maps to play on, Capture The Bag was one of the best multiplayer modes in the game.
7Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast
Jedi Outcastactually features two different Capture The Flag modes for double the fun,plus you can use Kyle Katarn to boot. Those who missed out on this game’s multiplayer are seriously missing a fantastic experience filled with blasters, lightsabers, and plenty of force powers.
The fantastic levels and force powers already make Capture The Flag an absolute blast, but the second mode, Capture The Ysalamiri, evens the playing field by stopping you from using force powers while attempting to score. This mode forces you to rely on skilled teammates if you want to make it back to base.
6Metroid Prime Hunters
While a lot of people may have forgotten about this handheld gem,Metroid Prime Huntersfeatured a fantastic multiplayer mode known simply as Capture. It was the standard Capture The Flag game mode with a Metroid twist.
It’s the fantastic gameplay that really makes this mode shine. Considering fans of the series have been clamoring for a modern first-person shooter Metroid that offers online multiplayer for years, it might be time to give Metroid Prime Hunters a modern faceliftso that people can experience a mode they missed out on.
5Splatoon 3
The Splatoon series has delved into its own unique takes on the Capture The Flag format across its games. One of the best takes on the mode isSplatoon 3’sAnarchy Battles, specifically Tower Control and Rainmaker.
Tower Control sees you trying to take control of a tower and deliver it into the enemy area for the win, while Rainmaker sees you doing something similar with a weapon. Both modes are chaotic and unique takes on the mode while still scratching that Capture The Flag itch.
4Titanfall 2
Whether you tried it out or not,Titanfall 2might have one of the best Capture The Flag Modes. The reason for this comes down to the unique aspect of the game: the Titans. Basically, to carry the flag, you can’t be in a titan.
This forces players to rely on one another in order to quickly traverse the field without getting dominated by their opponents. There’s a lot to love about the mode, so it’s sad that more people didn’t end up giving it a chance.
3Twisted Metal
To some,Twisted Metal’sNuke Mode might seem like a bit of a stretch when comparing it to Capture The Flag modes, but once again, it’s just a unique twist on a familiar mode. The vehicular combat game,filled with plenty of fantastic cars, forces you to take control of your foes to launch nukes to destroy a statue.
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If you think of fallen enemies as the flag to be captured, and the nukes going toward destroying a statue as points, then Twisted Metal might just have one of the most creative Capture The Flag modes in any game.
2Fat Princess
Whether you love it or hate it, Fat Princess can be a seriously fun time. The game also features a relatively unique Capture The Flag mode that features the fat princess herself. The twist here is that she is more or less the flag to capture.
You can make things tough for your opponents by getting the princess as fat as possible, but that’s not where the strategy for the mode stops. Since the game is so chaotic, you and your team still have to work together in order to come out on top.
1Star Wars Battlefront 2 (PS2)
There’s nothing wrong with the modern iteration ofStar Wars Battlefront 2, but the original version isby far the more beloved game, and for good reason. The series offered the choice between Capture The Flag featuring one or two flags.
Regardless of the mode you chose, you were in for an absolute blast from start to finish, with or without friends by your side. The huge battles and fantastic mechanics made every match fun, and Capture The Flag was one of the best challenges to undertake.
