Category: FPS
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Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War: A Boomer‑Shooter That Pays Homage to Its Source Material
When a game claims to be “the ultimate” experience for a beloved franchise, the bar is set high. Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! not only reaches that bar,it leans against it, letting the audience soak in the movie’s over‑the‑top militarism, tongue‑in‑cheek propaganda, and unrepentant camp. At its core, the title is a love letter to the…
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Ready or Not: Boiling Point: A Tactical Thriller That Raises the Bar
When Ready or Not first hit the market, it promised a gritty, high‑stakes take on SWAT‑style tactics, and the core game delivered a solid foundation. The subsequent DLCs have added variety, but none have resonated quite like Boiling Point. From its tightly‑woven narrative to its atmospheric level design, the DLC feels like a natural evolution…
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Marathon: A Promising Shooter with Glitches and Great Gunplay
When Bungie announced Marathon, expectations were sky‑high. The studio’s pedigree, Halo and Destiny, promised a polished, high‑octane FPS with a fresh spin on competitive multiplayer. After spending dozens of hours on Tau Ceti IV, sprinting through cramped corridors, and listening to the game’s eerie synth‑driven soundtrack, I’ve gathered enough material to deliver my assessment. The…
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John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando: A Chaotic Co-op Zombie Shooter with a B-Movie Flair
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is a cooperative zombie shooter that mixes chaotic action with a deliberately campy horror tone. The game clearly draws from classic co-op horde shooters, but it also tries to add its own twists through vehicles, semi-open maps and a progression system. The result is a game that can be entertaining in…
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: The Good, the Bad and the Zombie
The Call of Duty franchise has a long-standing tradition of delivering high-octane action across its various modes Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 arrives with a mix of anticipation and trepidation, especially following last year’s praised Black Ops 6. This latest installment, however, proves to be a deeply divisive experience, struggling to find a consistent…
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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…