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|developer= Freeform Interactive
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| publisher = [[Tri Synergy]]
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|engine= [[Lithtech|Lithtech Talon]]
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|requirements= [[Intel]] [[Pentium III]] 800MHz [[Central processing unit|CPU]], 128MB [[Random access memory|RAM]], Graphic card memory 16MB or more, [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] 98/ME/2000/XP
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'''''Purge''''' or '''''PurgeFinal''''' (formerly known as '''''PurgeJihad'''''), is a free [[first-person shooter]] [[computer game]] published by Freeform Interactive. ''Purge'' is the sequel to the ''Future vs. Fantasy'' [[Mod (computer gaming)|total conversion mod]] for ''[[Quake (video game)|Quake]]'',<ref name="IGNREV"/> and combines futuristic and magical themes. ''Purge'' came out of open beta in 2003.
'''''Purge''''' or '''''PurgeFinal''''' (formerly known as '''''PurgeJihad'''''), is a free [[first-person shooter]] computer game published by Freeform Interactive LLC. It is an unofficial sequel to the ''Future vs. Fantasy''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.quakewiki.net/quake-expo-2011/future-vs-fantasy/|title=Future vs Fantasy – QuakeWiki|work=QuakeWiki|access-date=October 19, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Video game modding|total conversion mod]] for ''[[Quake (video game)|Quake]]'',<ref name="IGNREV" /> and combines futuristic and magical themes, based on the ''FvF'' purge game mode. ''Purge'' came out of open beta in 2003. It became freeware in 2007, and Freeform Interactive LLC had distributed a [[keygen]] which enabled anyone to play the game for free.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.purgeonline.net/ |title=The Internet Archive – Purgeonline.net |url-status=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070514110736/http://www.purgeonline.net/ |archivedate=May 14, 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pushtop.com/index.php?topic=17.0 |title=The Internet Archive – Pushtop.com |url-status=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070516084524/http://www.pushtop.com/index.php?topic=17.0 |archivedate=May 16, 2007 }}</ref>


==Gameplay==
== Gameplay ==
''Purge'' focuses on character development rather than straightfoward first-person shooter gameplay. Each player must choose a side: the Order (technology) or the Chosen (magic). The player then chooses attributes for his or her character. Each character's appearance is customizable.
''Purge'' focuses on character development rather than straightforward first-person shooter gameplay. Each player must choose a side: the Order (technology) or the Chosen (magic). The Order's forces consist of the Android, Cyborg, Commando and Wastelander, while Mages, Fighters, Assassins and Monks make up the Chosen. The player then chooses attributes for their character and can customize their character's appearance.


The maps in ''Purge'' range from small scale for 2 to 24 players, to large for 10 to 64 players.
The maps in ''Purge'' range from small scale for 2-to-24 players, to large for 10-to-64 players.


==Critical reception==
== Critical reception ==
Both [[Gamespot]] and [[IGN]] rated ''Purge'' as "mediocre".<ref name=IGNREV/><ref name=gamespot>{{cite web|url=http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/action/purge/review.html|title=Purge Review|work=Gamespot|author=Colayco, Bob|date=Apr 17, 2003|accessdate=2009-10-30}}</ref> IGN highlighted detailed environments with well-defined textures and impressive effects, and it was argued that ''Purge'' was a notable example within the "character development" niche of action genre. Criticisms included indistinct vocal commands, some unsuitable weapon sound effects, a "practically nonexistent" playing community, lack of game modes and unpolished level design.
Both ''[[GameSpot]]'' and ''[[IGN]]'' rated ''Purge'' as "mediocre".<ref name=IGNREV /><ref name=gamespot>{{cite web|url=http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/action/purge/review.html|title=Purge Review|work=Gamespot|author=Colayco, Bob|date=April 17, 2003|accessdate=October 30, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101210214105/http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/action/purge/review.html|archive-date=December 10, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''IGN'' highlighted detailed environments with well-defined textures and impressive effects and argued that ''Purge'' was a notable example within the "character development" niche of action genre. Criticisms included indistinct vocal commands, some unsuitable weapon sound effects, a "practically nonexistent" playing community, lack of game modes and unpolished level design.


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://purge-underground.webs.com/ Purge underground]
* [http://www.purgeonline.net/ Purge's Original Site (abandoned)]
* [http://www.purgeonline.net/ Purge's new official site (abandoned)]
* [http://purge.14.forumer.com/ Official Purge Forums (abandoned)]



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Latest revision as of 15:11, 15 June 2024

Purge
Developer(s)Freeform Interactive
Publisher(s)Tri Synergy
EngineLithtech Talon
Platform(s)Windows 98/ME/2K/XP
Release
Genre(s)First-person shooter
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Purge or PurgeFinal (formerly known as PurgeJihad), is a free first-person shooter computer game published by Freeform Interactive LLC. It is an unofficial sequel to the Future vs. Fantasy[2] total conversion mod for Quake,[1] and combines futuristic and magical themes, based on the FvF purge game mode. Purge came out of open beta in 2003. It became freeware in 2007, and Freeform Interactive LLC had distributed a keygen which enabled anyone to play the game for free.[3][4]

Gameplay

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Purge focuses on character development rather than straightforward first-person shooter gameplay. Each player must choose a side: the Order (technology) or the Chosen (magic). The Order's forces consist of the Android, Cyborg, Commando and Wastelander, while Mages, Fighters, Assassins and Monks make up the Chosen. The player then chooses attributes for their character and can customize their character's appearance.

The maps in Purge range from small scale for 2-to-24 players, to large for 10-to-64 players.

Critical reception

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Both GameSpot and IGN rated Purge as "mediocre".[1][5] IGN highlighted detailed environments with well-defined textures and impressive effects and argued that Purge was a notable example within the "character development" niche of action genre. Criticisms included indistinct vocal commands, some unsuitable weapon sound effects, a "practically nonexistent" playing community, lack of game modes and unpolished level design.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Forrester, Derek (April 29, 2003). "IGN:Purge Review". IGN. Retrieved May 10, 2007. Ultimately, this action title is basic and bland, a testament to clichéd design and rudimentary play mechanics.
  2. ^ "Future vs Fantasy – QuakeWiki". QuakeWiki. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  3. ^ "The Internet Archive – Purgeonline.net". Archived from the original on May 14, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "The Internet Archive – Pushtop.com". Archived from the original on May 16, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ Colayco, Bob (April 17, 2003). "Purge Review". Gamespot. Archived from the original on December 10, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2009.
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