The tranquil river running through this alpine village will run red with the blood of many as you fight it out on this narrow, symmetrical map. A lone bridge spans the river in the map’s center, serving as a border between the enemy factions. A Boomshot below the bridge and a Mortar on top tempt foes into converging on this area, and close-range combat often results. Meanwhile, a two-story cabin on each side of the river provides an unrivaled sniper’s perch. Will the snipers cancel each other out or will one reign supreme?
River is a lengthy, but compact map that lends itself to several different play styles. Those who prefer close-range combat will get their fill, but the multiple long-range weapons and extensive sight lines allow others to hang back and pick off enemies from afar. Both sides of the map are mirror images of one another, and they contain the same weapons pickups. The only way to reach the other side is by taking a chance in crossing the bridge or by splashing through the river below it. River is one of the game’s most scenic maps. However, the many hiding places, the likelihood of sniper fire, and the jumbled piles of wreckage make this a scary map to traverse without backup.
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