Team Fortress 2, the iconic first-person shooter game, has recently faced a significant setback as its Steam reviews plummeted to ‘Mostly Negative’ for the first time in its history. This development comes as players rally against the prevalent issue of aimbots within the game, urging Valve to take action.

The community-driven ‘SaveTF2’ petition has garnered nearly 200,000 signatures, highlighting the frustration among players who deem the game ‘nearly unplayable’ due to the persistent presence of aimbots. In a bid to amplify their concerns, players have flooded Valve’s storefront with negative feedback, resulting in only 31% of the recent 18,000 reviews being positive.

Throughout June, a staggering 15,000 negative reviews have emerged, emphasizing the urgent need for Valve to address the bot-related problems that are hindering the gameplay experience. Despite TF2’s overall positive reception on Steam, with an impressive 91% rating from over a million reviews, the recent surge in negative feedback could potentially impact the game’s long-standing reputation.

The resurgence of negative reviews follows the renewed traction of the Save TF2 petition, which aims to shed light on the magnitude of the issue through various media, including screenshots, videos, and personal accounts, all under the hashtag #FixTF2. This collective effort aims to compel Valve to implement necessary changes to enhance the gaming environment.

This isn’t the first instance of TF2 facing backlash from its player base. The ‘Meet Your Maker’ update in July 2016, which introduced controversial changes to weapon mechanics, triggered a wave of dissatisfaction among players, leading to a significant exodus from the game.

Despite the mounting pressure from players, Valve has yet to provide a substantial response to the growing discontent surrounding Team Fortress 2. While a tweet from 2022 acknowledged the community’s concerns, stating intentions to improve the game, recent developments indicate a pressing need for decisive action from the developer.

TF2’s predicament is not an isolated case in the gaming industry, as evidenced by the review bombing of Helldivers 2 in 2024 over a contentious PSN account requirement. However, Valve’s handling of the current situation with TF2 will be crucial in determining the game’s future trajectory and player sentiment.

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