Garry's Mod PC App
Rating: 4.5
Platform: Linux, Mac, PC
Date Published: Nov 2006
Author: Facepunch Studios
Application Description:
Garry’s Mod (GMod) is the ultimate sandbox that lets you create your own experience, whatever you want that to be. Launching back in 2006 the game has seen steady success in that time selling millions of copies through the Steam platform.
In order to use Garry’s Mod you not only have to purchase the game but also own a game that uses the Source engine, so keep that in mind if you’ve got limited funds to spend. As a sandbox game GMod is completely void of objectives, relying on the player to develop their own goals. At your disposal you’ll have a huge list of items and props to manipulate in the world as you see fit.
To help you players are equipped with two guns with their own mechanics. The first of these and possibly the most important is the Tool Gun which lets you combine props together, attach them in a number of ways or even add wheels to your creations. The Tool Gun also helps with player created add-ons which are a popular way to add more functionality into the game. The second gun at your disposal is the Physics Gun which is used to interact with props on a more basic level by picking them up and adjusting them to the parameters you desire.
To take your sandbox experience one step further Garry’s Mod also offers ragdoll options where you can bring in a model from a Source game and pose it in a variety of ways. This feature has proven popular with video makers in particular as it easily lets you create your own machinimas.
For those that want to play around with physics instead you’ll also find a realistic physics engine backing up the GMod experience which creates hours of fun as you test your creations.
Of course robust multiplayer is an important element to the Garry’s Mod experience with plenty of servers always online and a large community constantly creating new things both for and with Garry’s Mod thanks to the Lua scripting language (also used in Roblox). Popular servers and modes include the likes of Trouble in Terrorist Town (similar to Town of Salem) along with various horror games and shooters.
For both creators and players Garry’s Mod has a lot to offer and its popularity still stays strong even many years after its first release, a testament to how great the experience is.
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