Platform: PC Developer: Arkane Studios Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Release Date (NA): October 9, 2012 Genre: Action/Adventure, First Person Shooter, Stealth Nerd Rating: 7.2 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle First I want you to picture Skyrim meets Assassins Creed. I was reluctant to try this game as the previews led me to believe it was… Continue reading Dishonored – PC
Category: First-Person Shooter Games
FPS Games
Command & Conquer: The First Decade – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Westwood Studios Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date: February 2, 2006 Genre: Real Time Strategy, FPS Nerd Rating: 6 out of 10 (plus 2 for nostalgia) ESRB Rating: T for Teen Reviewed by Malefico I was walking around Wal Mart the other day and saw a most amazing sight… All the Command & Conquer… Continue reading Command & Conquer: The First Decade – PC
Fallout New Vegas – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Obsidian Entertainment Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Release Date (NA): October 19, 2010 Genre: RPG, First Person Shooter Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle I was directed to play this game by a fellow Elder Scrolls fan from school, I have seen it many times at the Game Stop but I… Continue reading Fallout New Vegas – PC
Halo 2 – Xbox
Platform: Xbox Developer: Bungie Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Release Date: November 9, 2004 Genre: First Person Shooter Nerd Rating: 9.9 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle O.K. let’s start this out right. The Halo series is great, you can’t go wrong with any choices from this progression, except maybe Halo Wars, not really a strategy fan.… Continue reading Halo 2 – Xbox
Left 4 Dead / Left 4 Dead 2 – PC
Platform: PC (also available for XBox, Mac and Linux) Developer: Turtle Rock Studios (L4D) / Valve Corporation (L4D2) Publisher: Valve Corporation Release Date: Left 4 Dead November 17, 2008 / Left 4 Dead 2 November 17, 2009 Genre: Cooperative FPS Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 ESRB Rating: M for Mature Reviewed by Malefico The Left… Continue reading Left 4 Dead / Left 4 Dead 2 – PC
Halo: Combat Evolved – Xbox
Platform: Xbox Developer: Bungie Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Release Date: November 15, 2001 Genre: First Person Shooter Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle There is no question I am not a fan of first person shooters, yea their fun for a little while, but a little repetitive for me. Halo is… Continue reading Halo: Combat Evolved – Xbox
Call of Duty: Ghosts – Xbox 360
Platform: Xbox 360 Developers: Infinity Ward Raven Software Neversoft Publisher: Activision Release Date: November 5, 2013 Genre: First Person Shooter Nerd Rating: 8.5 out 10 (single player) 8 out of 10 (multiplayer) Reviewed by Shadow Links Another year, another Call of Duty title. At least thats what the people who think the series is all… Continue reading Call of Duty: Ghosts – Xbox 360
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Raven Software Publisher: LucasArts/Activision Release Date: September 17, 2003 Genre: FPS, 3PS Reviewed by Flagostomos Any person that has watched Star Wars has dreamt of the same thing: What it would be like to have a Lightsaber. While many games throughout the years have tried their best to recreate the experience, Jedi Academy… Continue reading Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy – PC
RAGE – PC
Rage has all of the elements present for a great FPS, but not much more. The designers seemed to be following a paint-by-numbers guide resulting in an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, game.
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger – PC
On the surface, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger may not have many original ideas, but that’s part of the fun. It has just the right number of Western and FPS clichés without going overboard. The graphics could use some improvement, but you’ll barely notice as you navigate thrilling battles with expert controls.
No More Room In Hell – PC
If the zombie apocalypse ever happens, it will be just like this game. Realism and attention to detail make this a truly frightening experience, but also a frustrating one. Dying within minutes is so commonplace it’s almost not worth trying.
Far Cry 3 – Xbox 360
Nerd Bacon author Shadow Links takes you onto the dark islands in Far Cry 3… You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll KILL KILL KILL!
Resistance: Fall of Man – PlayStation 3
Platform: PlayStation 3 Release Date (NA): November 17, 2006 Developer: Insomniac Games Publisher: Sony Genre: FPS Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by Shadow Links Insomniac Games, famous for the Spyro and Ratchet and Clank series, took a significantly new approach in their new IP for the next generation with the creation of Resistance: Fall… Continue reading Resistance: Fall of Man – PlayStation 3
Bioshock Infinite – PlayStation 3
Bioshock Infinite is one of those games when you think “This is as close to perfect as a game can ever get.”
Rage – XBox 360
Platform: XBOX 360 Release Date (NA): October 4th, 2011 Developer: id Software Genre: First Person Shooter Rating: 8 out of 10 Raise your hand if you first saw Rage in Breaking Bad. Keep your hands up if pumped up about using a light gun with the 360. I’m betting that no one put their hand down. If… Continue reading Rage – XBox 360