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Natural Selection 2 is a multiplayer real-time strategy game developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. It uniquely combines fast-paced FPS combat with strategic base building and resource management. The game’s asymmetrical design, where teams possess vastly different abilities and objectives, creates intense tactical gameplay. It's geared towards players who enjoy competitive online experiences and appreciate innovative genre blending – particularly those drawn to sci-fi settings and dynamic team play.
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Natural Selection 2 ranks #16 of 151 in the Real Time Strategy ranking, behind Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty, ahead of Creeper World 4.
Acclaimed asymmetrical FPS RTS hybrid with strong multiplayer design, but steep learning curve and population issues limited reach.
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Who developed the asymmetric multiplayer game 'Natural Selection 2'?
The game was developed and published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. It is the standalone sequel to a highly popular 'Half-Life' mod that originally released in 2002.
How does the gameplay in 'Natural Selection 2' differ for the two factions?
The game pits the human Frontiersmen against the alien Kharaa, offering a unique blend of first-person shooter and real-time strategy mechanics. A player on each team takes the Commander role to build structures and research upgrades from a top-down view, while the rest of the team plays as soldiers or aliens on the ground.
What engine does 'Natural Selection 2' run on?
The game runs on a custom-built game engine called Spark. The developers specifically created this engine to handle the unique demands of blending RTS base-building mechanics with fast-paced, highly physical first-person shooting.
What is the objective of a match in 'Natural Selection 2'?
Both teams aim to capture resource nodes, expand their territory, and ultimately destroy the enemy's headquarters. For the Marines, this means eliminating the alien Hive, while the aliens must destroy the Marine Command Station.
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