''Purge'' or ''PurgeFinal'' (formerly known as ''PurgeJihad''), is a free

first-person shooter A first-person shooter (FPS) is a video game genre, video game centered on gun fighting and other weapon-based combat seen from a First person (video games), first-person perspective, with the player experiencing the action directly through t ...

computer game published by Freeform Interactive LLC. It is an unofficial sequel to the ''Future vs. Fantasy''

total conversion mod Video game modding (short for "modifying") is the process of alteration by players or fans of one or more aspects of a video game, such as how it looks or behaves, and is a sub-discipline of general ''modding''. A set of modifications, commonly c ...

for '' Quake'', 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 A key generator (keygen) is a computer program that generates a product licensing key, such as a serial number, necessary to activate for use of a software application. Keygens may be legitimately distributed by software manufacturers for lic ...

which enabled anyone to play the game for free.

Gameplay

''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

Both ''

GameSpot ''GameSpot'' is an American video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information on video games. The site was launched on May 1, 1996, created by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady, and Jon Epstein. In addition ...

'' and ''

IGN ''IGN'' is an American video gaming and entertainment media website operated by IGN Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Ziff Davis, Inc. The company's headquarters is located in San Francisco's SoMa district and is headed by its former e ...

'' rated ''Purge'' as "mediocre". ''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

{{Reflist 2003 video games First-person shooters LithTech games Massively multiplayer online games Tri Synergy games Windows games Windows-only freeware games