Counter-Strike (2000) (5/16)

Counter-Strike was so influential in the world of competitive FPS gameplay, that many players will argue it kickstarted the entire scene. Playing as either a terrorist or a counter-terrorist, players engaged in realistic and fast-paced firefights on a variety of online maps.

Although there weren’t many different modes, the mixture of objective-based gameplay and skillful shooting always gave players room to improve. Counter-Strike remains one of the most popular FPS franchises in eSports to this day, with huge tournaments around the globe.