Gaming

Yeah I've touched both TF2 Classic and Open Fortress in the past. They're certainly better than post-2016 TF2, but a) they have very low player-counts, and b) they're definitely not trying to be vanilla TF2. Each has their own unique vision and balance.

edit: Okay I played TF2 Classic for a couple hours last night and actually it does feel a lot like the good old days. A couple of the new weapons feel either over- or under-tuned (namely the Heavy's AA cannon is crazy strong while the Demo's TNT feels pretty bad), but having such a manageable amount of alternatives keeps each class pretty grounded. One of my complaints about modern TF2 is how almost every class can be played so differently -- it's good for player freedom, but bad for instantly recognizing what you're up against.