Category: FPS
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Thick as Thieves: A Stealthy Appetizer
When a legend of the industry like Warren Spector announces a new project, I for one inevitably hold my breath. With monumental titles like Deus Ex and Thief: Deadly Shadows etched into his legacy, the bar is set high. However, Thick as Thieves, developed by OtherSide Entertainment, smartly manages expectations by positioning itself not as…
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Better Than Dead: A Gritty, Visceral, and Dizzying Action Experience
The bodycam subgenre of first-person shooters has become an increasingly popular trend in PC gaming, characterized by ultra-realistic visuals that, in their best moments, are nearly indistinguishable from real-life footage. However, the genre has a recurring hurdle: many of these titles prioritize the aesthetic of a shaky, wide-angle lens over the fundamentals of playability and…
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Mouse: P.I. for Hire – A Stylish, If Slightly Overextended, Journey
In the crowded landscape of modern first-person shooters, it is rare to find a title that stops you in your tracks the moment you see a screenshot. Mouse: P.I. for Hire does exactly that. By marrying the grimy, smoke-filled tropes of classic film noir with the rubber-hose animation style of 1930s cartoons, the game creates…
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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…