The games that showed you exactly what you needed to see.

That said, some games do allow you to switch between first and third-person viewpoints.

This can change the experience of a game rapidly.

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Here are some titles that allow you to do that.

However, it actually offers both.

Part of what makes the gameplay so great is its use of both first and third-person camera views.

Soldier in futuristic armour shooting a gun in Conduit 2.

For the most part, you play in the third person.

You walk around, crouch, and crawl all in third person.

you could also aim in third person and use the reticle on screen to aim.

Dead Island, Doom Eternal and Shadow Warrior.

Alternatively, it’s possible for you to press a button and aim in first-person.

This makes use of the sight on your gun and allows you to get more precise shots.

So, it makes sense that it also allows you to select your own camera view.

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At any point during the game, you could cycle between different cameras.

By default, you’re in first-person, but it’s possible for you to switch to third-person.

There is also another viewpoint where your character is directly facing the camera.

Fixed Cameras Resident Evil, God of War, Until Dawn

It’s unclear how you would play like this.

But the traditional first and third-person options work well.

That said, the game does feel more designed for first-person play.

Old Snake aiming with a gun in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

6Fallout 3

Bethesda RPGs are known for allowing you to switch between first and third person freely.

So, of course, this is a feature in Fallout 3.

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On PC, you do this by hitting a single key.

The process is more involved on other systems, but you’re able to still do it in-game.

Still, it’s a nice option to have on other servers.

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One example is Red Dead Redemption 2, which is amongthe studio’s best games.

One of the options is a first-person view.

We rank the best third-person shooters out there, spanning multiple console generations.

Steve looking over the world while the sun is setting from Minecraft.

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When it comes to multiplayer shooters, there are first-person ones and third-person ones.

Yet, Battlefront combines the two.

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With the click of a button, you might instantly change between the two viewpoints.

However, neither really has a significant advantage over the other.

Plus, both forms of gameplay feel smooth and intuitive.

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These types of games have had the feature for years.

Forza Motorsport doesn’t just give you the basic options of either first or third-person camera.

The game also offers different versions of each.

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Admittedly, for third-person views, you just get different levels of zoom.

The first-person options are deeper.

And you’re free to switch between each one on the fly during a race.

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1PUBG: Battlegrounds

PUBG is one ofthe best battle royale games ever.

Like the others, it’s all about outliving all of the other players on the map.

Fighting or hiding are two perfectly fine methods of accomplishing this.

Your Dad James in Fallout 3, reaching his hand out.

Whichever method you prefer may also impact what camera view is best for you.

After all, with one button, you’re able to quickly switch between first and third-person perspectives.

In third-person, it’s easier to see nearby enemies, making it perfect for those trying to hide.

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So, you may be best flicking back and forth during a match.

Many First-Person Shooters put an emphasis on guns.

These games let you get up close and personal.

A player hunting dinosaurs in ARK Survival Evolved.

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Arthur Morgan aiming repeater while wearing The Millesani outfit in Red Dead Redemption 2.

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Looking at the Hoth battlefield in Star Wars Battlefront.

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2021 Rimac Nevera racing in Forza Motorsport.

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PUBG basic training start with a blue arrow.

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