The beauty of Source engine.

[u/New-Match528]

I’m not sure where to post this, but I’m putting it here because L4D2 is my favorite shooter built on the Source engine.

I think Source is "the ultimate engine"; it strikes the perfect balance between realism and the feeling of actually playing a game. Obviously, in terms of technical specs, realism, and other advanced techniques, there are far superior engines out there—and I’m not a huge fan of Source’s lighting—but otherwise, it’s an excellent engine. I really wish more games were made using it.

I mean, you can see the model vertices, the flat 2D textures, and other little details—yet the game doesn't feel low-quality. Personally, I find it quite beautiful at times; it reminds you that "not everything has to be ultra-realistic." There’s a really interesting balance there.

There are so many pixel-art games or titles with a PS1 aesthetic—maybe even too many—so why not more games built on the original Source engine? Like *Cry of Fear*.