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15 Years Later, These 15 First Person Shooter Games Haven’t Aged A Day

Usaid — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:14:07 +0000

The medium of video games is particularly susceptible to aging, with rapid technological advances often making many titles feel obsolete in just a few years. While elements like visuals and scope can quickly become outdated, certain aspects such as design and mechanics can help games maintain their appeal over time. These qualities allow some games to remain enjoyable long after their release. In this feature, we will be taking a look at 15 first-person shooters that still hold up 15 years later.

Black

Criterion Games might be best known for its work on the Need for Speed series, but its 2006 release Black also deserves a fair amount of appreciation. Despite being a far cry from what the developer was used to, Black was a compelling first-person shooter with some of the best visuals of its time. The story might not be something to write home about, but a solid set of shooting mechanics and thrilling firefights make Black a noteworthy game nevertheless – and it holds surprisingly well to this date.

15 Video Games That Overdelivered and Then Some

Stuart Glover — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:31:58 +0000

Sometimes, video games are criticised before they’ve even launched. Perhaps a gameplay demo underwhelms, or maybe there’s too drastic a tonal shift, and expectant gamers or critics alike voice their concerns leading to games which possess an element of under-promise. Well, the 15 games on this rundown didn’t have the most sparkling start in life, but they’ve gone on to prove their doubters wrong.

Demon’s Souls

We’re talking the 2009 original not the 2020 remake. Demon’s Souls suffered through troubled development due to unfocused vision before meeting lukewarm reception following its demo reveal, with the most seething criticism decrying a game with unreasonably difficult gameplay and outdated world design. Well, how wrong was that?! Combat and world-building ended up being the very things Demon’s Souls drew acclaim for, establishing the FromSoft blueprint for Dark Souls and beyond.

15 Best Xbox Games of All Time [2023 edition]

Ravi Sinha — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:56:50 +0000

The Xbox brand has had its ups and downs over the years, whether it’s the long gaps between exclusives, the success of Game Pass, or the number of acquisitions. It’s easy to forget then how much simpler the OG Xbox was back in the day, entering as the third big competitor in the console wars and quickly making an impact. Let’s look back on some of the best Xbox games of all time, and what made them stand out.

Halo: Combat Evolved

It’s crazy to believe that Halo: Combat Evolved began as a third-person shooter for the Mac. Developed by Bungie, the original game arguably took console first-person shooters to the next level with giant sandbox levels that facilitated multiple approaches, an incredible soundtrack and massive battles. Sure, the level design and story could have been better, but as many gamers’ first introduction to Master Chief, it was perfect.

15 Excellent First Person Single Player Titles You Should Check Out

Ravi Sinha — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:33:16 +0000

Amid all the triple-A games, free-to-play multiplayer titles, and competitive shooters, some first-person titles tend to slip under the radar. Despite a lack of marketing, niche gameplay, or release timing, these single-player-focused titles deserve a closer look. So without further ado, let’s get into it.

Cruelty Squad

Perhaps the strangest immersive sim out there, Cruelty Squad sees you as a hitman completing some wetwork for a morally onerous company. You’ll have a variety of weapons, fish and play the stock market with your catches, grapple with your intestines, and much more in an acid-dripped world. Kill everything or go non-lethal, explore the environment for secrets, die, and try again in whatever manner you see fit.

10 Amazing Prison Escape Sequences In Video Games

Ravi Sinha — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:07:52 +0000

Of all the different mission types in video games, prison escapes are some of the most enticing. There’s the dread of being trapped, followed by the anticipation of planning one’s escape. And the feeling of freedom – along with potentially exacting revenge on one’s captors – is also sweet. Let’s take a look at 10 of the most intense prison escape sequences in games.

Prison Heist – Dying Light

The free Prison Heist DLC exists outside of the main and sees Kyle Crane infiltrating a prison full of guards and Infected for supplies, weapons, and more. Upon entering, the player must dispatch guards and navigate multiple cell blocks, fighting off Infected along the way (with things getting even crazier as multiple Volatiles are discovered). This culminates in a battle with waves of Virals, including two Demolishers, before the prison’s armory is unsealed. But that’s not the end. A timer starts counting down and you need to grab the loot inside and escape before it expires. All in all, a great test of one’s combat and parkour prowess, not to mention an awesome speed-running exercise.

15 Best Stealth Games You Need To Play (2021 Edition)

Ravi Sinha — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:29:13 +0000

Back in the day, stealth games weren’t expected to be very successful. After all, who wants to play an action game where not killing foes is an optimal way to play? However, throughout the decades, the genre has evolved in numerous ways, providing countless enjoyable experiences. Let’s take a look at 15 of the best stealth games of all time, thus far, and what makes them such classics.

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

The Metal Gear Solid franchise had always been known for its cinematic story-telling and excellent stealth mechanics. But Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater took things in a somewhat different direction, removing the series’ signature radar and emphasizing the environment as one’s greatest tool. Camouflage, CQC mechanics and even some light survival mechanics also added to the feeling of being behind enemy lines while delivering the signature characterization and complex plot that fans loved.

Vin Diesel Reassembles Escape from Butcher Bay Dev for Third Riddick Game

Ravi Sinha — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:40:52 +0000

Though he indicated as much back in July, Vin Diesel recently spoke to ScreenCrush to confirm that he “reassembled” Starbreeze into Tigon Studios, which had original developed The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (easily one of the most acclaimed movie franchise games ever) to work on the third Riddick title.

Speaking to IGN back in July about the same, Diesel indicated that, “There’s this huge concept [behind the game] which is more of a MMO game that would be centered around people being able to play mercs and it’s basically the merc trade. There’s a very cool game concept behind that. So we got our guys in Sweden that were part of Starbreeze and we’re pulling them back together to make the next Riddick game that we’re really excited about.”

Along with Escape from Butcher Bay, Tigon also worked on Assault on Dark Athena. Currently, a third film in the franchise, titled Riddick, has been released.