Straftat Doubles Down on Mayhem: Free 2v2 Update Turns Up the Heat (and the Strafe-Jumping)
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Straftat's new 2v2 and free-for-all update adds even more frantic fun to the already bonkers free-to-play shooter, with heaps of new maps and weapons thrown in for good measure. Prepare to die a lot, but also to have a bloody good time.
Right, listen up, you magnificent bunch of frag-fiends! Remember *Straftat*, that gloriously frantic, free-to-play shooter that makes you feel like you've mainlined pure, unadulterated twitch reflexes? Well, the Lemaitre Bros (bless their chaotic souls) have just dropped a hefty update, and fair dinkum, it's a corker.
Remember a while back when I mentioned 2v2 was coming to *Straftat*? (See, I told you it was happening!) Well, it's here, and it's exactly as bonkers as you'd expect. But that's not all, oh no. They've also thrown in a four-player free-for-all mode because apparently, they thought we weren't already stressed enough. What's next? Battle Royale with *only* shotguns? (Actually, that sounds kinda fun… but I digress.)
Lemaitre Bros. themselves, in a shouty-caps lock fashion via a Steam post, are pretty chuffed with themselves. "We're happy to launch today the official 4 Players Straftat update FOR FREE," they exclaimed (presumably while simultaneously dodging digital bullets). They reckon this was the most requested feature since launch. And look, I can see why. Having a teammate to blame for your inevitable, face-first dive into a rocket explosion is a beautiful thing.
I've had a quick blast (pun intended) and yeah, it’s pure, unadulterated fun. The 2v2 adds a nice tactical element (if you can call frantically strafe-jumping around like a caffeinated bunny rabbit "tactical"), and the free-for-all is just gleefully chaotic. I even managed to snag a sneaky win by lurking in a corner and sniping the last kill. Don't judge me; it's a valid strategy… mostly.
But hold on, there's more! (I sound like a bloody infomercial, don't I?). They've also crammed in a load of new maps. We're talking *over 300* killing fields, apparently. Ten new maps are free, and DLC owners get a further 28. Even better, if you team up with someone who owns the DLC, you get to play those maps too. Sharing is caring, even in the world of digital carnage.
And just because they felt like it, they've also chucked in some new weapons, including a "Curved Knife" that boosts your jumping (because we obviously needed *more* ways to fling ourselves around the maps) and a couple of rapid-fire, low-damage machine guns (perfect for turning your opponents into a fine, bullet-ridden mist).
Look, I've only spent a few hours with this update, but I'm already hooked. It's just… *good*. Simple, addictive, and utterly bonkers. It’s the kind of game where you can lose repeatedly and not even care, because each round is over in seconds and you're straight back into the mayhem.
And the best bit? It's free. So, what are you waiting for? Go download it and prepare to die… a lot. You might even enjoy it.
Tags: Straftat, Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Indie Games
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun