These improvements allowed developers to create more realistic titles, encouraging them to make more first-person shooters. Updated February 16, , by Jack Pursey: Unlike some genres that were popular during the PlayStation 2 era of gaming but have since died out, such as Rhythm Games and Street Racers, the first-person shooter style of gaming is still going strong today.
However, the genre has had a serious makeover since the sixth generation of consoles, as the games now generally live in the realm of online multiplayer. There are plenty of exceptions to the rule, such as DOOM Eternal and Cyberpunk , which were major financial successes last year, but generally speaking, it's difficult to find great single-player FPS campaigns today.
So for those deciding to dust off their old consoles to find some great campaigns to play, there's no better place to start. The first entry into the PlayStation exclusive Killzone series was developed by Guerrilla Games and hit stores in late The first-person shooter takes players to , over years after a nuclear war shattered planet earth. Killzone attempted to stand out from the crowded FPS market by trying to create a more cinematic experience than other shooters offered.
Guerrilla Games did a great job of this, as both the sound and art design were top-notch for the time of Killzone 's release. However, the game wasn't without its issues as the enemy A. Electronic Arts' Medal of Honor series may not be too recognizable to audiences today, but back in , it was one of the premier names in the first-person shooter genre. Medal of Honor: Rising Sun didn't reach the heights of the classic PlayStation 1 games, but it still provided a fantastic eight-hour campaign and enjoyable split-screen multiplayer that should appeal to any FPS fan.
Although it's not considered among the best Medal of Honor games, it had one of the biggest influences on the FPS genre as it offered online multiplayer, something that was uncommon on the PlayStation 2.
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 was released in March , making it the first entry into the Brothers in Arms series. The franchise would have over ten releases, the most recent of which was the mobile game Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War. Despite the series' many subsequent iterations, Gearbox Software's original Road to Hill 30 is still regarded as the franchise's high point. The game was particularly praised for its squad management mechanics, which were unique for the time and gave the FPS genre, which was considered stale in , a new lease of life.
The iconic Call of Duty series wasn't always known for its online shooters set in modern times, as the first handful of games took players back to World War 2. Another fact about the series that seems odd today is that the first two games weren't released on a PlayStation console. Series spin-off Call of Duty 2: Big Red One wasn't too dissimilar to the original Call of Duty 2 , leading to criticisms and a reduced Metascore of 77 compared to the original's 86 and However, this wasn't an issue for PlayStation 2 owners, as it was their first taste of the Call of Duty gameplay formula.
If Michael Bay was to make a video game, it would probably be something like Black. The game had some incredible visual design for the time, high-quality sound effects, and used real actors for cutscenes. Developers Criterion Games created Black with the idea of making it the FPS version of their Burnout games, and it certainly achieves it. The game has wonderfully over-the-top action with land mines, grenades, cars, and even buildings frequently exploding during the objective-based gameplay, making Black one of the most cinematic gaming experiences available on the PS2.
While the PS5 is around the corner, lets take a look at what will be like for PlayStation fans. The last few years have been, without a doubt, the best for gamers and especially PlayStation fans. But if The appeal of a 4K TV is the incredible graphics, making you feel like what is the screen is actually in the room with you. If there is one genre the PS4 is known for, its action.
Or to better say story driven action games. While the reveal of the PS5 is imminent, what better way to wait than taking a look back at the games that made us love the PS4. Here are the 50 best action games on the platform! Test your mettle in these battle-hardened American War simulations on your PC.
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PS4 owners have a lot to be happy about these days. Beyond that, third party support for the PS4 has been stunning; an example that Nintendo has been on their own time for quite a while now. It is time to begin the retrospective before we turn our attention fully to the horizon. Sony dominated this generation in terms of Adventure games have long been a staple of gaming, and Sony is at the forefront.
With all those titles to wade through, it can be challenging to know where to start. Never fear, these 10 titles are the best that AAA gaming has to offer. So grab your controller and sink your teeth into these For many, Japanese Role-Playing Games are more than just the defeating of monsters, the collecting of treasures, and the toppling of bosses.
Indeed, ever since the initial Playstation made its way to shelves worldwide back in , JRPGs have been an escape from the harsh realities of the real There are a plethora of strategy games out there. Some fall outside the realm of war, but for the most past, they are by far and large aimed in the direction of battle. From fantasy to reality, these are the Chills, thrills, and jump scares - horror video games come in all different shapes and sizes.
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A new lighthearted story ties together more than missions, complete with 34 playable multiplayer theme-park games and social interaction with park guests that's better than ever. The in-depth conversations both advance the plot and suggest better ways to manage the park.
But is every guest to be trusted? User Score: 2. Gig, the fearsome Master of Death, is back Taking over your body is just the first step on his quest for global domination.
It's up to you to rein him in and use his power, along with your band of fellow warriors, to stop the horrific World Eaters from annihilating everything.
But be careful You must create a city that attracts new residences, while at the same time keep your approval rating in good standing. To do this you must interact with each and every citizen of your town.
Lillet Blan was very excited. Her heart had been racing since the moment she heard Lillet had been invited to enroll into a Magic Academy where only talented youths were personally sought out by the greatest wizards.
The school was lead by the famous wizard, Gammel Dore, who had once defeated the Archmage. And the campus on which they study, the Silver Star tower, was once the destroyed Archmage's castle. The tower was full of unsolved mysteries and dangers, and this attracted many who had their own personal reasons in mind. Lilet had opened her first grimoire, and began her studies. But only five days later, a terrifying disaster threatens the academy, and all lives are lost.
All except she, who had traveled back throgh time without knowing why Can Lillet come closer to the truth by repeating days? Can she end the nightmare at the end of those five days? User Score: 9. You are the leader of a primitive village. If you want to survive life in a hostile world, you must evolve! In The Adventures of Darwin, you drive the evolution of your village from a small group of simple primates to a powerful, intelligent colony of humans.
Lead your tribe on adventures, teach them to hunt, teach them to build, and teach them the power of language. Are you the leader of the evolution, or doomed to a life of monkey business? Help your tribe evolve by hunting and gathering food and developing the culture of your village. Vast prehistoric world filled with wooly mammoths, sabretooth tigers, ferocious dinosaurs, and more.
Squad-based gameplay with distinct battle formations and commands. Unique AI system where your tribe becomes more intelligent as they evolve.
Upgradeable weapons as your tribe evolves: Start with rocks and evolve to spears, axes, and bows. User Score: tbd. Set during the end of the Han Dynasty and the 2nd and 3rd centuries A. Players need to dig deep within to prove themselves adept at both the military and political arts in order to bring China under one rule.
Domestic affairs, diplomacy and warfare are all conducted on a single vast 3D relief map, dramatically bringing to life the epic scale of the adventure that lies before them. As the ruler of a kingdom, each player has complete control over their territories. More than 40 base commands give players the power to govern cities, manage their personnel, practice diplomacy, and much more. Complete freedom to develop markets, shipyards, outposts, forts and military units expand on the already substantial benchmarks established by previous editions of the series.
Finally, players watch the era come to life through the unique individual personalities of the more than officers and supporting characters that they meet and interact with while engaged in one of RTK XI's ten gripping scenarios.
Thrillville allows gamers of all ages to easily build and customize the coaster of your dreams. Gone are the days of the complex PC techniques used in other coaster games. Rather, Thrillville's easy to use building mode has been designed specifically for the console platforms and makes building all plus rides from wooden, corkscrew and inverted coasters to merry go rounds, trains and carnival rides, easy, and most importantly, fun.
User Score: 3. Enter Pimp City, where bling is king, and style is everything. On these streets, if your car isn't fully pimped out, you'd be better off walking. You and Xzibit will take on the challenge of hooking up your homies, and transforming their hoopties, buckets and beaters into the hottest whips on the street, while redlining through the highways and alleyways of Pimp City.
You choose the mods, you choose the route, but pimpin' ain't easy. It will take speed and style to hook them up. Do you have what it takes to Pimp Their Ride? Xzibit will guide you through every stage of the pimping process - true Xzibit hilarity with lines and voice recording from Xzibit himself.
Authentic people, broken rides - each mission will feature a person who truly needs their ride and their life pimped. Outrageous car modifications not for your typical car. Intense redline street racing through the city's 'hoods to create the most pimped out ride.
New School meets Old School - an MTV generation focus in delivery of art, music and sound, featuring Zxibit's latest hip-hop tracks, and retro whips in need of modern bling.
Over 15 suppliers per borough and s of parts, from tires and rims to bumpin' subwofer systems and high-def display panels.
So many parts, so many combinations, so much replayability. User Score: 4. Darkness is back. Overlord Zenon has cursed the land, and now, Veldime is transforming into a nasty Netherworld. Memories are sterlized, bodies demonized, the world is falling into chaos.
The only one unaffected is a young man, Adell. He stands up to fight the curse, but things never go as planned.
The haughty daughter of Zenon, a filthy little frog, lovable demon siblings and a washed-up rock star!? No one can ever predict what goes on in the world of Disgaea. And of course, other Overlords refuse to sit still watching. Monster Rancher EVO presents a true evolution of the series, adding deeper gameplay, strong role-playing elements and a captivating character-driven story to the popular monster breedin facet you've come to enjoy from the series. You'll balance monster breeding with role-playing exploration as you join in the adventures of Julio, a young circus performer with dreams of becoming a champion monster breeder.
Traveling with Julie and the circus to seven different towns, you'll encounter new adventures and make new friends who can help you with training and breeding monsters. With a two-phase training system, three-on-three battles and the ability to raise multiple monsters at a time, you'll want to experience for yourself, this evolution in monster breeding As squad leader, players coordinate the actions of multiple infantry fire teams, leading them through a variety of hostile environments.
An intuitive control scheme allows direction of squads in real-time as players outthink, outmaneuver and outgun enemies through more than 12 levels of intense warfare. Players will utilize authentic battlefield tactics as they confront the enemy with a deadly arsenal of weapons, the latest military equipment, and new Player-controlled mechanized units.
With an enhanced multiplayer mode, players can go online and battle friends through a variety of new head-to-head and co-op objective-based missions. Suikoden Tactics is an all-new installment in the Suikoden universe. Told through the eyes of Kyril, a young adventurer investigating the sudden appearance of hideous creatures in the Island Nations, Suikoden Tactics unfolds another perspective to the events of "Suikoden IV" and players will discover the secrets of the legendary Rune Cannons.
Suikoden Tactics blends classic Suikoden and RPG elements with tactical strategy gameplay with a host of new features and game mechanics. Balloon Icon System reduces the complexity so players of all skill levels can pick up and play. Ground Elemental System gives attributes to surfaces that affect the outcome of battle. Real time rendered story events with full voice-overs unfold as Kyril goes through his adventure.
Combine the powers of numerous characters in battle with the 'Combination Attack' system as they build friendship with one another. Over 80 controllable characters from the Suikoden world. Modify your characters' skills, upgrade weapons and trade items to customize your team members. Play mini-games and hidden modes to find rare items, battle special bosses and play through multiple side quests.
The 10th edition of KOEI's historical simulation series begins when the beleaguered Chinese empire falls victim to a rebellious plot, and continues through over years of civil war. China's turbulent history is revealed in breathtaking detail as players take the roles of Ancient China's most extraordinary figures including peasant turned emperor Liu Bei, conqueror Cao Cao, the elite warrior Zhao Yun, and brilliant strategist Zhuge Liang.
Play as any officer: the game inclues playable characters, and you can also create up to new officers. A deadly mist called the "Miasma" spreads across the land, killing all in its path. Having forsaken hope, the inhabitants simply await their deaths. Lord Dignus, self-appointed Overlord of Fortuna, sends forth the Imperial Legion to put a quick end to their apathy and eliminate this "weakness" from his kingdom.
Spero, a member of the Legion, has been given the task of hunting spirits to further the alchemic studies of his friend Viser. The young soldier hopes this will bring an end to the Miasma. Meanwhile, a shaman warrior named Linea believes that she can save the world by opening the fabled Gate of Eternity.
Features gorgeous hand-drawn artwork and voiced dialogue bring the world of Stella Deus to life. Over 50 hours of tactical gameplay including side quests such as the Catacombs of Trial. Effectively manage your characters to launch devastating Team Attacks. Customize your inventory by fusing and creating items! Full Spectrum Warrior is based on a game commissioned by the U. Army to train light Infantry troops in urban combat situations.
Soldiers are placed in a tense, hostile, and claustrophobic environment where they must complete a variety of military objectives. Players act as the Squad Leader, providing direction to Alpha and Bravo fire teams. The successful Squad Leader effectively uses cover in the environment and moves his fire teams in a coordinated fashion so they can protect themselves from possible attacks that could come from any direction.
Full Spectrum Warrior puts you in the dirt with your men, where danger lurks around every corner. Worms Forts: Under Siege! Set in the cartoon environments that will be very familiar to Worms fans, players direct their worm garrison to construct defenses to maximize strategic advantages, expand castles, seize valuable victory locations and of course, build massively destructive weapons to eliminate their opponents' fortifications. Players can test their mettle in a single-player game by battling through the 20 missions, or they can take on up to four friends in the frenzy of destruction that is Fort vs.
Fort mode. Massive weapons and massive destruction, including catapults, cannons, giant crossbows, bows and arrows, rocket launchers, air strikes, napalm Each building will offer unique special powers and weapons, and poor choices may leave players lagging in the arms race.
Kessen III marks the franchise's return to Japanese history and aesthetics. It is the middle of the turbulent Sengoku or "warring states" period.
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