FPS with the Best!
Few genres are as well known and widely loved as the First Person Shooter. This ever expanding range of games consistently raise the bar by way of graphics and gameplay. In a rapidly growing genre, it pays to know the best from the rest, so we're here to help!
#5: Far Cry 2
The long wait is finally over as Far Cry returns to our screens. Far Cry 2 offers a satisfyingly lengthy
single player campaign and impressive multiplayer. Stealth is the ploy
here, as you creep around heavy forest and jungle settings to catch
sentries off guard.
#4: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
This title is something of a departure for the franchise, spurning the usual WWII setting for one set in modern times. Single player campaign is a little on the short side, but there's plenty of reason to come back for solid online multiplayer. But one of the most noteworthy aspects of the game is the Call of Duty 4 Engine. In the game's detailed maps, it's possible to shoot a small, empty can lying on the ground and watch it bounce and roll. Little perks like this add to the realism of a game and make the experience even more satisfying.
#3: The Orange Box
The Orange Box is perhaps the best purchasing deal in gaming history. The package includes Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 expansion episodes 1 and 2, online multiplayer mod Team Fortress 2, and a game made from the Half-Life 2 engine called Portal. So that's five games for the price of one- not bad eh?
As is usual for the series, Half-Life 2 follows scientist Gordan Freeman trying to survive after an outbreak of deadly creatures; the results of science experiments gone very wrong. The entire game takes place from a first-person perspective, as our hero tries to put things right and escape the hell-hole all at once.
Team Fortress 2 is simply a multiplayer mod, with different character classes and abilities. The grahpics have been shaken up a bit this time around, going for a more cartoony, cell-shaded look, a trend that seems to be popular in current gaming.
The last game the package features is Portal, a strange concoction of FPS and puzzle game. Meet the portal gun, which you use to teleport objects and yourself between certain areas. You don't have to be a fan of puzzle games to enjoy this, even if it technically is one. It has to be seen to be believed.
#2: Bioshock
Hailed for its dark and immersive storyline, Bioshock takes you deep into a forboding and dangerous world. Bioshock combines all the key gaming elements you could want, from pulse- pounding action, wide exploration and intriguing puzzles. The PS3 verson also secures exclusive content and a new difficulty setting. Now, go play it!
#1: Resistance 2
Imagine an alternate timeline wherein the Earth is assailed by aliens instead of fighting amongst themselves in the World Wars. This is the world of Resistance, and this sequel keeps the action coming, improving on the original and expanding the gameplay.
With the threat returning once again, Resistance 2 throws you into
two gratifying campaigns, alwell as offering the mandatory multiplayer
options. Resistance 2's online multiplayer is hailed as the best on the market. But don't take our word for it- playing is believing!
