One of the most popular gaming genres of all time are first-person shooters. They allow players to immerse themselves in a world with tons of action, many of which in recent years include realistic graphics.
As 2020 comes to an end, players can think back on all their favorite games did to help them survive these tragic times. Gamers have been able to use these titles as a way to distract themselves and temporarily escape their problems as well as release anger that they have had. Though not every game that released this year was a success, there were some great ones.
10 Serious Sam 4 (68)
Serious Sam 4 takes place before Serious Sam 3: BFE, despite its title. After aliens invade Earth, Sam and the rest of the members in his Earth Defense Force team go on a quest to save their city. Players fight the aliens with a lot of different guns on large maps. Though the gameplay is rather simple, it is very fun and is a great title for both newcomers to the series and lifelong fans.
9 Hyper Scape (68)
Hyper Scape is a free battle royale that is incredibly unique compared to others. Set 30 years from now, the Hyper Scape is a virtual world that the majority of the human race uses. Many play Crown Rush in an attempt to live better lives. However, as there are 100 players in Crown Rush, it can be difficult to win. What makes Hyper Scape so interesting is that different sections of the map dematerialize, rather than a circle getting smaller, in order to bring players closer to each other as the game progresses. On top of that, if players can grab the crown that appears at the end of each match and hold it long enough without dying, they win the game, giving gamers two ways to win.
8 Phantom: Covert Ops (75)
Phantom: Covert Ops is a stealth game on the Oculus Quest. Players need to either shoot their enemies or hide from them while travelling on a kayak to stop a nuclear attack in a military base. Though the story doesn't take too long to beat, players have many reasons to go back and play it again.
They can choose if they want to take a more offensive or stealthy approach and can try to get the best scores in each mission. The game also includes multiple modes and stealth fans that enjoy VR should get this title.
7 Post Void (76)
Post Void takes on the appearance of retro arcade games but is just as fun as the best shooters around today. The combat is very fast and chaotic. Although enemies are very powerful, they can also die instantly, making it so players have to shoot faster that they do. There are four weapons to use: a pistol, a shotgun, a knife, and an uzi. It can take a long time for players to beat all eleven levels as once they die, they have to start the entire game over from the very beginning.
6 Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (79)
Call of Duty's big release this year was Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, which just released earlier this month. This title includes a campaign that centers around the Cold War, taking place shortly after the events of the first Black Ops title. There are also several multiplayer modes and a new Zombies story. Weapons earned in this installment can also be used in the other Call of Duty game that released this year...
5 Call Of Duty: Warzone (79)
Though Warzone was originally released last year as a mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, it is now its own title in the series. Warzone is a free battle royale that allows 150 players to be in the same game. Players can either battle each other on their own or in a squad of three. Unlike most battle royales, when a player dies, they aren't removed from the game nor need to wait for their teammates to revive them. Instead, they fight against another defeated player and the winner is brought back into the game, making it a more friendly title in the genre. Call of Duty fans do not want to miss out on this game.
4 Valorant (80)
Players of this free team-based shooter have compared it to games such as Overwatch and CS:GO. Two teams that make up five players battle against each other. Each playable agent in the game has their own abilities, giving gamers a reason to play a lot of matches when first starting. There are multiple modes, including Spike Rush and Deathmatch. Spike Rush matches are very similar to normal ones except they are quicker to play and have a few small changes. Deathmatch rounds last for 10 minutes and allow 14 players to play. If the time runs out or someone gets 40 kills, the game ends.
3 Deep Rock Galactic (85)
In Deep Rock Galactic, players can either play by themselves or join up to three other players to complete missions as a space dwarf. There are four types of dwarves. The Driller's main job is to cut through stones so the team can get to other places but also has a pistol and a flamethrower. The Engineer has a shotgun and a grenade launcher but mostly sets up turrets and platforms.
The Gunner is the main fighter in the group and has the most weapons, as well as a shield generator. The Scout uses a flare gun to allow others to see around them and a grappling gun to avoid enemies but also has an assault rifle.
2 DOOM Eternal (88)
Doom is back and better than ever. Players control the Doom Slayer, just like they did in the previous title. They have a lot of weapons including shotguns, swords, and many others to destroy the brand new enemies they will face. Besides the campaign, there are several multiplayer modes including Battlemode and the upcoming Invasion, which will allow players to join each other in the campaign. Until then, players can enjoy The Ancient Gods - Part One, a DLC story that takes place after the story of the base game.
1 Half-Life: Alyx (93)
The best FPS game to release this year was a VR title in the Half-Life series. The story revolves around Alyx, who goes on a quest to save her father from the Combine. Besides the shooting combat, there are also a lot of puzzles to solve. Players immerse themselves in the horrific world around them throughout Alyx's journey. Half-Life: Alyx is not only the best FPS game to release this year, but also one of the greatest VR games of all time.