Best Multiplayer Experiences of 2021
Second Runner-Up: Splitgate
Assistant Editor, Dylan Chaundy: 1047 Games’ Splitgate took the gaming world by storm resulting in one helluva 2021 for the US-based studio, and it’s especially impressive considering they’re such a small-scale indie team with just a headcount of around 25.
While its innovative gameplay and satisfying gunplay were some of its strongest qualities, Splitgate also managed to deliver one of the finest multiplayer experiences of the year, and this was thanks to its eclectic range of super-duper fun multiplayer game modes.
Blending the familiar, tried-and-true modes – like Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Capture The Flag – with a handful of more creative, unconventional offerings – like Takedown, Showdown, and Instagib – Splitgate was a breath of fresh air in the crowded multiplayer shooter market.
And, of course, that’s all without mentioning Teabag Confirmed, which is possibly the sole winner of the funniest new game mode of 2021. Kudos, 1047 Games!
