Naturally, there are some great FPS games in the catalog to immerse yourself in the shooting experience.

There is something amazing about seeing through the protagonists eyes and going on killing sprees.

Tight controls and good shooting mechanics are essential in making a fun shooter.

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These are the ones you should be looking at, though.

Any name that includes the word “mullet” deserves praise.

The game itself is excellent, too.

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It’s an incredibly fast-paced shooter with a cool, cyberpunk art style.

What makes things a bit thicker is that you only have ten seconds to complete each floor.

However, you could add to the time by killing people and drinking sodas.

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So, you’re forced to play at high speed.

The shooting and movement feel very smooth, which is vital in a fast-paced game.

Perfect Dark

Perfect Dark is one of the most influential shooters ever.

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It wowed players when it was originally released in 2000.

Naturally, the visuals aren’t amazing.

Yet, the gunplay still feels fantastic, and the sound design remains impressive.

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Plus, there is something satisfying about the simplicity of these old shooters.

You just need to shoot the enemies that get in your way.

This is because it’s a first-person, open-world shooter.

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It’s set many years after one of Far Cry 5.

The world is attempting to recover from a nuclear blast, and you must help build up the community.

Despite being a post-apocalyptic world, it’s very bright and colorful, making exploring more enjoyable.

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Speaking of enjoyable, the gunplay and general gameplay are very enjoyable, which is expected of the series.

It isn’t a remake or a remasterit’s pretty much the same classic title.

This means that newbies may have a hard time getting to grips with some of the older mechanics.

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Yet, there is a reason why this game was considered a classic in the first place.

The gunplay has always been very smooth, and it still feels like a blast to play.

They arent the only danger, though.

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There are also other bounty hunters out there.

So, you have to compete against other players to get the bounty first.

This results in a unique multiplayer experience.

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Its also fun due to the enjoyable gunplay and the number of satisfying-to-use weapons in the game.

Your character visits there at the start of the game to learn about the crystal in his possession.

Things quickly go south, and you must spend an extended time in the Exclusion Zone.

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To survive, you oughta defend yourself using an array of weapons that feel and sound great.

Also, you gotta keep yourself well-fed.

There are also a few missions like this in Black Ops 6.

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It makes for a very varied and interesting campaign.

A tactical first-person shooter, it will take you to various theaters of war all across Europe.

Hell Let Loose is a multiplayer tactical first-person shooter set in World War 2.

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Leaders are expected to talk with their troops and keep everyone on the same page.

This is partially due to the fact that there are 50 people on each team.

The story is particularly interesting because it’s very different from the classic Battlefield narrative.

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This is because the game isn’t about soldiers or the war.

While the narrative isn’t perfectly written, it does feel distant from other FPS games.

As for the combat, it’s classic Battlefield.

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This means the shooting is incredibly smooth, and it’s fun to play.

Wolfenstein: The New Order

Wolfenstein is a series that has had a few reboots.

The New Order, however, breathed more life into the FPS series than the 2009 game did.

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It makes for an interesting and well-written story.

It achieved that feat by offering fast-paced and fluid shooting mechanics.

Neon White

Neon White is a very fast-paced shooter.

Fighting an assassin with other hunters in a rocky cave.

In fact, it’s designed for speed-running.

Along the way, you pick up playing cards that represent specific weapons for you to use.

GOTYs from the golden age of shooters.

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You play as a person called Dani Rojas, who helps lead the resistance.

You battle them witha range of different weapons, from shotguns to assault rifles to snipers.

There are even some unique, special guns, such as The Macarena Gun, which fires disks.

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You also have plenty of freedom to upgrade and modify your firearms.

So, it’s a fun game if you like weaponry.

The shooting mechanics aren’t bad, either.

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GoldenEye 007

GoldenEye 007 helped popularize PvP gameplay in the late ’90s.

Now, it’s available on Game Pass.

It’s not an updated or remastered versionit’s the classic version in all its glory.

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This means it’s a bit dated, particularly visually.

The game isn’t a non-stop action affair, though.

There is a story to enjoy and characters to engage with.

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This is because it’s an action RPG and an FPS.

In fact, it’s a great example of both genres.

Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic is a unique pop in of first-person shooter.

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After all, you don’t play as a soldier or would-be hero of the universe.

You control a miner, and plenty of missions involve you heading to an area and mining for resources.

There are different missions, but the game is mostly about digging in procedurally generated environments.

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Hell Let Loose drops you in the midst of World War 2 to take part in epic 50 vs 50 battles. A tactical first-person shooter, it will take you to various theaters of war all across Europe.

Yet, while you’re minding your business mining, you’re regularly ambushed by hordes of alien creatures.

There are different classes that have distinct weapons and abilities.

The visual style is simple yet eye-catching.

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The environment is white, the enemies are red, and the guns are black.

This unique look meshes well with the unique gameplay, where time only moves when you do.

So, when you aren’t moving, neither are the enemies or bullets in the air.

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Therefore, you must strategically plan your moves and actions if you want to survive.

This is because six different Halo titles are featured in this collection.

Each title has some things that make it unique, yet each of them plays fairly similarly.

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Plus, they all contain a compelling main narrative.

Doom (2016)

The original 1993 Doom was one of the pioneers of first-person shooters.

Yet, the series' contributions to the genre didn’t end there.

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Why do FPS games keep using these tropes?

That last function allows you to take a more stealthy approach if you desire.

So, you have options on the battlefield.

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There is also an invading alien race that is causing problems.

It all takes place in a war-torn version of New York City.

Plenty of people prefer to go the FPS route.

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Either way, you get to experience wild, action-packed shootouts set in the Star Wars universe.

And youre not tied to a single time period.

you’re free to play as troops from several different Star Wars eras.

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Every faction has a few distinct classes to choose from.

Each one has their own weaponry and skills.

All of those compliments can be given to Battlefield 1, too.

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This is a conflict that isn’t explored too often in video games.

Naturally, these tales wouldn’t be worth experiencing if the general combat and gunplay weren’t fun.

Thankfully, it’s very enjoyable.

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Yet, what’s great about the game is that you don’t just target banks.

You also pull heists in all sorts of other locations.

There are even some non-heist missions to enjoy, too.

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Therefore, there is plenty of variety in this game.

But most of what you do is about acquiring plenty of money by any means necessary.

Sometimes, you’re able to do it stealthily.

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Far Cry 6 is the latest in the long-running series of first-person shooters from Ubisoft. This time, you play the role of a young guerilla fighter on the island of Yara, looking to take down the ruthless dictator Antón Castillo — played fearsomely by Giancarlo Esposito.

The gunplay is solid, and the general heist gameplay is fun.

Roboquest

Do you like your FPS titles to be played at a really fast pace?

If so, then Roboquest might be the title for you.

A whole table exploding into pieces from GoldenEye 007.

In each procedurally generated level, you have to fight through a bunch of different robots.

And you don’t do this while remaining stationary.

You’re encouraged to move around the battlefield as you blast these mechs away.

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It all feels very fluid and satisfying.

Deathloop

Deathloop is a FPS, but it certainly isn’t a traditional one.

It’s a game that uses a time-loop mechanic.

Cassidy talking with the Courier in Fallout New Vegas.

Your goal in the day is to wipe out all of your eight targets.

Figuring out how to do all that in one day is part of the fun.

You have to be a bit more cerebral than that.

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It’s all a lot of fun.

You control a young deputy who has entered the region specifically to bring them down.

To do this, you have to complete many missions where shooting is optional but encouraged.

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There are so many different weapons in the game, from assault rifles to shotguns to snipers.

So, it’s possible for you to acquire a deadly arsenal to take out the cultists.

Rainbow Six Siege

Rainbow Six Siege wasn’t an instant hit.

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Thanks to constant updates and additions, it gradually became what it is today.

These days, it’s one of the best tactical first-person shooters on the market.

It has unique characters, special skills, multiple weapons, and enjoyable maps.

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The game pits a team against another team in online matches.

It’s a nail-biting experience that rewards intuitive plays.

The sequel only improved upon the already solid shooting foundations.

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The game lets you play as an All-American hero battling Nazis.

The star of the game is the weapons; they are meaty and pack a punch.

Shooting a shotgun feels powerful, and the resulting mayhem is a sight to behold.

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If you love fast-paced shooters of early gaming but like modern mechanics, this is the FPS for you.

It’s an RPG that lets you shoot your enemies.

Like in true Obsidian fashion, you aren’t just limited to shooting.

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There are a lot of semi-open world levels to explore, enemies to fight, and loot to plunder.

If all else fails, you might either use melee weapons or shoot your problems away.

It’s a short but highly replayable FPS.

A first person perspective of holding a gun whilst facing some monsters.

Prey

Before Arkane fumbled with Redfall, they made another cult classic called Prey.

Here, you are stranded on a space station invested with shape-shifting aliens.

Youll need to be careful and at least scan your surroundings before making a move.

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Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite is the latest game in the long-running and beloved FPS series.

Its the series that put Xbox on the map as a serious contender.

Thousands of gamers love and adore this entry, and for good reason.

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343 not only made a great single-player campaign but brought in some much-needed changes to multiplayer.

The campaign can be played solo and features an open-world map.

This is a departure from the standard Halo formula and gives you a lot of freedom.

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The classic guns are all there, and the gunplay is as responsive as ever.

Plus, Jade King says it has “an emotionally compelling narrative"in her review.

The multiplayer is separate and has several maps to enjoy.

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Invite some friends online and relive the good old days of Halo 2.

The story told is beautiful, and the ending is something you have to experience yourself.

The game has one of the best levels featuring time manipulation ever seen in any FPS game.

Resistance fighting First Order Stormtroopers in Star Wars Battlefront 2.

The multiplayer lets you call in your Titans, which fall from the sky.

You also have multiple ways to traverse the maps, which include some slick wall running.

If you love mobility-based shooters, Titanfall 2 delivers the best experience.

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The fast-paced shooting experience combined with gory demon kills make this a must-play for new and old gamers alike.

Constantly moving, shooting, and slaying is the key here.

Its up to you to completely demolish the forces of hell now.

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There are almost too many great FPS games to choose from on the Xbox Series X|S.

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Payday 2 screenshot of Wolf, Hoxton, and Dallas shooting Police officers.

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Payday 2 is a sequel to Overkill’s co-op FPS, launched in 2014 for consoles and PC. It again sees players carry out a variety of heists, with the main cast largely returning to work for the mysterious Dentist.

Player shooting at robots in Roboquest.

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Deathloop screenshot of Colt Vahn in cover.

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Player throwing dynamite in the middle of a gun fight in Far Cry 5.

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Image of a team of soldiers breaching a house in Rainbow Six Siege.

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Wolfenstein 2: A New Colossus screenshot of a character shooting a mechanical dog.

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Screenshot of player shooting at an armored enemy in The Outer Worlds.

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