Capture Flag

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There are all sorts of different games we might've played when we were kids, but some of them were just common among all of them, like Capture Flag. While this may not be the exact title, the rules, and premise are cut and clear. Capture the Flag is a game that continues to be played in real life and various titles. As a member of one of the teams, your goal is to capture the enemy flag and bring it back to base while protecting your own. Of course, the enemy will try to stop you as best as possible.

About Capture Flag

The title tells you everything that you need to know, but that doesn't mean Capture the Flag is going to be easy. This game has you playing with weapons against multiple enemies, so you're already disadvantaged. You need to be fast, but you also need to be cautious, which can be difficult when your target is obvious, and you can be seen from a distance. You must figure out the best ways to get in and out of enemy territory while still not letting any of them get into your territory. It will be a rough game, so you'd better arm yourself well.

How to Play

Capture Flag is a 3D first-person competitive game in which you try to capture the enemy flag using the mouse and keyboard.

Controls

Cursor - Look/Aim
Left Mouse Button - Attack/Fire
W/Up Arrow - Move Forward
S/Down Arrow - Move Backward
A/Left Arrow - Move Left
D/Right Arrow - Move Right
Num. Keys - Cycle Weapons
Spacebar - Jump

The goal is to get a total of five points or captures. Your health will be in the top left corner of the screen, while your available weapons will be at the bottom. The scores will be displayed at the top, and your flag inventory will be on the top right. If your health runs out at any point, the game will end.

When you begin, you'll spawn on one side of a small field full of fences and objects. The flags will be visible from peering over the tops of fences. You can find various firearms floating around the arena, which you'll equip upon pickup. Each weapon has a different fire rate, damage, and clip capacity before reloading. To capture the enemy flag, you need to go up and touch it and then bring it back to your base to score a point. To reclaim your flag, hunt down the enemy with it and then take it back. The first team to reach five points wins the game.

Tips and Tricks

Unlike other capture-the-flag games, you don't have many options regarding stealth or navigation. While you can cover your approach, you'll become a clear target after you grab the flag. However, this also goes for your opponents, so you should remain vigilant while in the field. If you can get your hands on a grenade launcher, you'll have a huge advantage.