Category: FPS
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Ready or Not: SWATing the Competition
The tactical first-person shooter genre has seen a resurgence in recent years, shedding its niche status and attracting a wider audience. Much of this renewed interest can be attributed to the uncompromising realism and intense gameplay offered by titles like Ready or Not. Originally a PC staple, its much-anticipated arrival on consoles begs a crucial…
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Killing Floor 3 Review: A Familiar Fight With Room to Grow
When the first Killing Floor burst onto the scene, I’d just begun to fatigue on the zombie horde premise Left 4 Dead had perfected. Killing Floor, with its slower, more tactical wave-based survival and distinct Perk system, offered a refreshing change of pace, and it quickly became a perfect match for what I craved. By…
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DOOM: The Dark Ages: A God Among Demons, With a Few Scratches on the Armor
DOOM has always been about embracing a power fantasy, and DOOM: The Dark Ages turns the dial all the way up to eleven. While DOOM 2016 made you feel like an efficient killing machine, and DOOM Eternal elevated you to an unstoppable force of nature, DOOM: The Dark Ages bestows upon you the mantle of…
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Atomfall: A Promising Post-Apocalyptic Trek That Stumbles on the Road
Rebellion’s Atomfall is a difficult game to neatly categorize. It’s a story-heavy exploration-focused FPS that evokes the grim atmosphere of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Metro, while borrowing elements and perhaps even a little DNA from Fallout. The game is built in th Asura engine, same as Sniper Elite , a fact that’s both a blessing and a…
