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  • The RPG

    Source Nothing smashes through Xen invaders like a big ‘ol RPG launcher! There’s something inherently satisfying about pulling the trigger on the Half-Life RPG, aided by cool sound effects and an awesome animation. It’s also fantastic at taking down helicopters, which is exactly what you do after finding the weapon in Half-Life. The RPG provides […] More

  • Gravity Gun

    Source While not a gun in the conventional sense, the Gravity Gun is one of the most iconic Half-Life 2 weapons. You first discover the Gravity Gun in the creepy town of Ravenholm, where disturbing abominations roam free. It’s the perfect playground for some excellent physics-bending action. The best part about the Gravity Gun is its versatility […] More

  • Medal of Honor (1999)

    Source The FPS genre and the historic battles of World War II have been like peanut butter and jelly for a long time. Medal of Honor is the first FPS that put gamers in the shoes of World War II soldiers. Although WWII was explored in other games before Medal of Honor, the FPS genre […] More

  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six (1998)

    Source Whereas other shooters prioritized action over realism, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six popularized the tactical side of the FPS genre. Playing as an elite group of soldiers who are part of the new Rainbow counter-terrorism team, it’s your job to safely and stealthily eliminate threats. This is just as challenging as it sounds, thanks to […] More

  • Half-Life (1999)

    Source In the late 90s, Half-Life was breaking boundaries in the FPS genre. Controlling the scientist Gordon Freeman, players find themselves fending off creatures from another dimension. Half-Life was one of the first FPS games to use scripted sequences for its storytelling, instead of relying on cut-scenes. Instead of being broken up into levels, the game played […] More

  • Wolfenstein 3D (1992)

    Although other FPS games existed before Wolfenstein 3D, a lot of people attribute this game with the start of the genre. Playing as the gun-toting spy BJ Blazkowicz, you’ll mow down waves of Nazis as you attempt to escape a prison camp. In comparison to modern games Wolfenstein 3D is pretty tame, but it was […] More

  • DOOM (1993)

    Although Wolfenstein 3D was plenty violent, the FPS genre barely knew blood before the release of DOOM. Playing as a space marine investigating an abandoned research facility on Mars, you’ll encounter hordes of demonic hell-spawn intent on ending your life. Often considered one of the most influential shooters of all time, the DOOM franchise continues to this day. […] More

  • Duke Nukem 3D (1996)

    There are few FPS characters as iconic as Duke Nukem, known for his cheesy one-liners and general machismo. Duke Nukem 3D made that character a reality, and the game played like an 80s action-blockbuster. When aliens attack Earth and try to steal all of our babes, Duke declares that it’s “time to kick ass and chew […] More

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