5 Best First-Person Shooter Games

The first-person shooter (FPS) is a type of 3D shooter video game in which the player typically controls a protagonist who is viewed from a first-person perspective and shoots various enemies. The genre gained popularity in the early 1990s, with Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and Duke Nukem. It became even more popular with the release of the Quake, Half-Life, Unreal Tournament, and Counter-Strike games.

1. Call of Duty

Call of Duty is a series of first-person shooters developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. The series began on the PC, and has since been expanded into consoles.

The first game of the series was released in 2003. Since then, the series has become one of the most popular first-person shooter series in the 21st century, with one of the most-played video games of all time. The series consists of ten games, five for home consoles, four for handheld consoles, and one for smartphones. It is also the most popular first-person shooter series in the history of video games, having sold over 250 million copies.

2. Doom

Doom is a 1993 computer game by id Software. It was one of the first games to feature a 3D rendering engine and is considered the most important video game of the 1990s.

In the game, players assume the role of a space marine, who fights invading demons from Hell. In the course of the game, players can find a variety of weapons, ranging from a simple pistol to a rocket launcher.

3. Wolfenstein 3D

Wolfenstein 3D is a first-person shooter video game developed by id Software. It was released in 1992 and introduced the idea of a 3D world that a player could explore.

In the game, players assume the role of a young American spy William "B.J." Blazkowicz, who is captured by the German Nazi regime and imprisoned in a castle. In the course of the game, players must escape from the castle.

4. Duke Nukem 3D

Duke Nukem 3D is a first-person shooter video game developed by 3D Realms. It was released in 1996 and is the most recent game in the Duke Nukem series.

In the game, players assume the role of Duke Nukem, a hero who must save the world from an alien invasion. In the course of the game, players must fight their way through 13 levels of action.

5. Unreal Tournament

Unreal Tournament is a first-person shooter video game, which was released in 1999. The game is a sequel to Unreal, and is the second game in the Unreal series.

In the game, players compete in a series of matches played in various arenas with different themes, such as a medieval castle and a space station. Players choose between one of several characters, each with different abilities, and weapons to fight in the matches. The game also features a level editor, which allows players to create their own maps, and a variety of multiplayer modes, including a deathmatch and a capture the flag.

Conclusion

The first-person shooter genre has been around for decades and continues to grow. These five games highlight some of the best games of the genre and can be enjoyed on many different platforms and systems.