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\n \t\t\tOnce-Great FPS Game Franchises That Lost Their Identity Over Time<\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
Can these FPS franchises bounce back bigger and better than before, or are they doomed?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
The video game industry is a mystery, but thankfully, a good game never dies. It may get harder to play these games because of older systems, but shooter fans will find that these examples are worth looking into. With enough resurgence in the media, maybe they could even return properly.<\/p>\n
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\n Killzone: Mercenary\n The PS Vita\u2019s Secret Weapon Killzone: Mercenary<\/em> was a spinoff for the PS Vita that actually got the shooting mechanics down right for the handheld, unlike Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified<\/em>. One of the coolest mechanics was being able to swipe on the screen for knife-based melee kills during combat. Also, missions were open-ended as players assumed the role of a mercenary trying to buy favor with as many sides as they could to get ahead. Between the controls, visuals, and open-ended gameplay, this made Killzone: Mercenary<\/em> one of the better entries in the Killzone<\/em> franchise.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n Darkwatch\n Vampires And Cowboys Darkwatch<\/em> takes place in the Old West, but instead of playing a cowboy, players assume the role of a newly turned vampire. There\u2019s a steampunk aesthetic to the game as players can wield all manner of hybrid weapons to take the undead out, from bladed revolvers to fast-action crossbows. At certain points, players will have to make a choice whether they want to spare NPCs or drain them of their blood, which will result in different vampiric powers. It\u2019s a nice incentive to replay the game at least once.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n Singularity\n Soviet Time-Bending Singularity<\/em> is an underrated sci-fi game wherein players are sent in to investigate a Soviet experimental testing area. Here, players will discover a glove they can use to manipulate time. For example, a staircase may be rusted out of commission, but with the glove, players can restore it to working condition. Between the different time powers, the otherworldly weapons, and the mutated inhabitants of this test sight, Singularity<\/em> came close to the level of atmospheric horror that BioShock<\/em> managed to capture.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n Immortals Of Aveum\n Gifted By Magic Immortals of Aveum<\/em> takes place in a fantasy world in the middle of a war. Instead of using guns or swords, soldiers equip magical gauntlets and accessories that allow them to cast spells, which replace normal weaponry.<\/p>\n\n
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\n \t\t\t8 Game-Changing FPS Games Every Fan Of The Genre Needs To Play<\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
Some of the best first-person shooters evolved from these games, making them must-plays in the genre.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
As a loot-based game, players can find the equivalents of rocket launchers, sniper rifles, and shotguns, along with other, more versatile spell-based weaponry. Players can use a whip and cast a shield, for example, and while the world itself may be a bit too up itself to realize it all sounds too ridiculous, the gameplay is great, and it\u2019s truly one of the coolest shooters in recent memory.<\/p>\n
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\n Red Steel 2\n Wild Wild Samurai Red Steel <\/em>was a launch game for the Wii that was not received well because the motion controls just weren\u2019t up to snuff. Thankfully, the sequel fixed all of these issues and set itself in the Old West to differentiate itself from most current shooters of the era. In Red Steel 2<\/em>, players could attack enemies with their sword in hand-to-hand combat, or they could shoot their revolver. The Wii wasn\u2019t known for having tons of shooters, but this was certainly one of the better examples.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n Syndicate (2012)\n An FPS Reboot Syndicate<\/em> started as a series in 1993, set in a cyberpunk future wherein corporations fought for rule on the level of government factions. The 2012 game was a reboot that redressed the gameplay as a first-person shooter, but kept the corporate espionage background. Players could learn to mod their body in between missions to gain different aspects, like being able to see an enemy\u2019s heart to get a better shot off. It didn\u2019t hit the same highs as another cyberpunk reboot of this era, Deus Ex: Human Revolution<\/em>, but Syndicate<\/em> is certainly not a boring shooter and deserves a second chance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n The Darkness 2\n Comics And Pasta The Darkness 2<\/em> was an improved sequel over the original in a few ways, like how it switched to a cel-shaded aesthetic to match the comic book origins. Players continued their role as the possessed mobster, Jackie, who now had a higher ranking among the families. That\u2019s when other rivals come to claim their territory, but unfortunately for them, Jackie still has supernatural powers. Players can blast enemies away with all kinds of dual-weaponry, but the real fun is exploiting Jackie\u2019s demon brethren. From little goblins to tentacles, the titular Darkness listens to one man and one man only: Jackie Estacado.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n Roboquest\n A Robo Roguelike Roboquest<\/em> is a roguelike shooter wherein players assume the role of a robot in a caravan for a traveling scientist. On each run, players can find all manner of guns, from ones that freeze enemies to rifles with intense speed.<\/p>\n\n
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\n \t\t\t8 FPS Games That Are Perfect From Start To Finish<\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
These first-person shooters start with a bang and don’t dip in quality for the entire runtime. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
The platforming is decent along with the shooting, and after each run, players can gain various types of currency to beef up their robot hero for the next mission. It doesn\u2019t have the epic story of Hades<\/em>, a fellow roguelike, but Roboquest<\/em> does have a decent assortment of weapons and upgrade paths.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n RoboCop: Rogue City\n Cease And Desist The bar is not high, but RoboCop: Rogue City<\/em> is definitely the best game based on the film franchise. As the titular RoboCop, players will be sent on missions to fight back the growing gangs in the city, and the best part is that it aesthetically matches the older films. While RoboCop may break down, he can be rebuilt between missions to make him stronger than before. RoboCop is slow and lumbering, but he is immensely powerful, which makes controlling him as fun as controlling a mech in other games.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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