Valve Created Many Iconic Titles in the Gaming Industry like Half-Life, Portal… and Ricochet. If You Haven’t Heard of It, You Won’t Be Surprised.
Released in 2000, Ricochet disappointed many fans when it transformed into a simplistic platform that lacked the depth of a true Half-Life sequel. Over the past two decades, this game has failed to attract a significant player base, with its peak concurrent player count reaching only 95 users at a time. Nowadays, when trying to explore the Ricochet community, many people will only find a few players wandering in the rare active servers.
However, Recently on April Fool’s Day, Everything Changed for This Game.
According to reports, the fan community of Valve is now logging into Ricochet in droves to establish a new record for this game. With a game that had maintained a steady player count of 95 for many years, breaking this record doesn’t seem too challenging—unless the server runs into issues. Ricochet has been completely forgotten by Valve, leading to numerous critical issues such as server crashes and continuous disconnects, making the player experience quite frustrating. Nevertheless, many reviews from players still praise Ricochet for its innovative gameplay. Despite its many shortcomings, the game still leaves its unique mark without relying heavily on conventional combat mechanics, encouraging players to think outside the box.
This marks a remarkable period in the golden age of the first-person shooter genre. However, creativity does not always equate to success. As early as the 2000s, Ricochet was evaluated as one of the least engaging games from Valve, receiving numerous negative feedback from the gaming community.
Right on April 1st, the player count on Steam for Valve’s Ricochet, which has turned 25 years old, was shattered. Specifically, there were over 300 players in Ricochet on Steam, with assistance from the main server of Team Fortress 2: Classic VaultF4 during this event. This serves as a final opportunity for gamers to experience Ricochet in a now-active server environment.
