Its buildings and constructions attempted a sort of awkward realism and missed by a long shot in terms of design. But the old map is so plain, its clear it was designed more for essential gameplay function than anything. Understandably, as a game released in 1999, it is less detailed than its sequel, released eight years later. The classic map appeared to be constructed entirely from the same yellowish, dried out texture. The Dustbowl is a remake from the Team Fortress Classic map of the same name, and whilst their layouts are almost identical, their actual resemblance to each other is quite weak. It is also one of the most recognizable and as a result has become the most famous among players and non-players alike. The Dustbowl has been a fan favourite since the game’s release, and continues to be from this day. The Dustbowl is surprisingly much more visually inviting than its name suggests, and even more inviting than its abandoned coalmine theme would seem to imply.
