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[DocSeuss]

Been doing a bunch of first person shooter level design stuff lately, and I've come to realize that I really don't like symmetrical map layouts. That got me wondering what FPS asymmetrical maps ya'll enjoyed.

 

[Emperor Bohe]

like every map in Halo 2. One bomb assault/One flag was so fun in that game.

 

[CHC]

de_dust2

The ultimate classic.

 

[Vault Dweller 111]

Dorado

 

[gweemz]

Zanzibar in Halo 2. Best map ever.

 

[_Rob_]

Whoops misread the title as symmetrical...

 

[DarkConfidant]

SOCOM maps come to mind

Crossroads! - One of my favorite maps in any game ever.

Desert Glory - Best map for the demolition mode

Frostfire - A really good CQC map. I remake this in most map editors in other games whenever I can.

 

[SoundPulse]

pl_badwater is the goat.

In contrast, Avalanche is a map that I don't particularly care for, but I know a lot of people do.

It's a map that's actively hindered by the asymmetry, imo. If one team gains control of the middle, which is usually Axis given it has a stupidly huge advantage, it's going to result in a long stalemate at the second flag.

 

[Msyjsm]

I've forgotten the name of the map, but the one in Conker's Bad Fur Day where you're either the squirrels storming the beach or the Tediz defending the fortress.

I miss the glory of N64-era Rare's multiplayer....

 

[CheeseConey]

Fish Hook and Desert Glory from SOCOM 2

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

q3dm6

 

[Gai Murakumo]

Zanzibar in Halo 2 and 3 hands down.

 

[playXray]

I must have misunderstood something but I can't recall any symmetrical maps since Facing Worlds in UT - what notable examples are there? Everything I've played recently seems to be asymmetrical.

 

[The Albatross]

Almost every official CS map is asymmetrical, and most of them are great. As De_Dust2 was mentioned, I'll throw out cs_office, an old, difficult favorite.

For TFC, dustbowl..

So many fond memories just jumping into that demo pit hoping to eventually push through.

 

[Chronospherics]

I actually really like some of Uncharted 4's maps. They're really vibrant, vivid environments with a good balance between artistic and functional componnents.

It's not a phenominal screenshot really but maybe I'll go on PS4 and take some later.

 

[DocSeuss]

I actually really like some of Uncharted 4's maps. They're really vibrant, vivid environments with a good balance between artistic and functional componnents.

It's not a phenominal screenshot really but maybe I'll go on PS4 and take some later.

This looks symmetrical to me. Am I looking at it from the wrong angle?

 

[alexbull_uk]

This looks symmetrical to me. Am I looking at it from the wrong angle?

The ship isn't the map, it's just a part of this half.

I'd say Guardian from H3.

 

[The Jackdog]

halo 2: all of them

 

[Fahzgoolin]

like every map in Halo 2. One bomb assault/One flag was so fun in that game.

Love you darling

 

[William Bonney]

Club House - Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

 

[MyNameIsRye]

This looks symmetrical to me. Am I looking at it from the wrong angle?

.......

 

[WhateverItTakes]

This looks symmetrical to me. Am I looking at it from the wrong angle?

Yup, definitely not the best shot, there's a cool shanty town that's decently intricate.

Metal Gear Online 2 had some really great maps. Urban Ultimatum was great for the tall ass buildings:

And I was a particular fan of the middle building in Midtown Maelstrom:

 

[ThatStupidLion]

god i loved all of halo 2s maps.... but Zanzibar sticks out to me as the best and most assyemtrical

 

[Chronospherics]

This looks symmetrical to me. Am I looking at it from the wrong angle?

Even in that shot it's asymetrical, but that's just a very small portion of a hugely asymetrical map. I'll post some screenshots when I hop on my PS4.