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[Top 10] Games Like Medal Of Honor (Games Better than Medal Of Honor In Their Own Way)

TheWriterMe — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:09:17 +0000

We all know that the Medal Of Honor series has a big name in the first-person shooter universe. With its exceptional graphics and gameplay, it would almost seem impossible to get a war game to come close. However, we’re looking at games in the same universe that can be just as good or even better (in their own way).

My list of the best games that can stand in the same league as Medal of Honor

10. Squad (PC)

Squad must be one of the most interesting games to play when it comes to the first-person shooter and tactical shooting games. It focuses on teamwork and coordination, much like its predecessor, Project Reality.

The gameplay consists of two teams with nine players each, led by a team leader who can at any time nominate themself as commander. In becoming a commander, the player perks increase, and many benefits arise, such as calling in artillery or air support.

Squad’s gameplay is designed to promote communication within your team, and the same as many other games, the cap is a hundred players on the platform. After joining your team, you go into a tactical battle. You are declaring war!

The game was developed and published by Offworld Industries in 2020.

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9. ARMA 3 (PC / OS X / Linux)

ARMA 3 is an open-world shooting game set in the near future with a historical fiction theme. Events within the game approximately occur from 2034-2038, with two main partitions, namely, NATO and CSAT. There are also only three countries depicted in this game; Iran, China, and North African states.

Introducing the player to the game and its campaigns has four main scenarios within the game in which you have to survive to move on to the next one. The first is split into three partitions that concern the player character. They’re titled survive, adapt, and win.

ARMA 3 has an exceptional plot, gameplay, and graphics. With its in-game combat and shooting, it might easily hold a candle next to Medal Of Honor. It was developed and published by Bohemia Interactive for the first time in 2013.

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8. Battlefield 1 ( PC / PS4 / Xbox One)

Battlefield 1 is not the first in the series; however, it’s one of the best with its World War I theme. It emphasizes teamwork, just like its predecessors, and sold over 15 million copies worldwide.

Players can play this game both in single-player and multiplayer mode, and the player has various weapons available, divided into three groups: heavy, medium, and light weapons. During melee combat, the player can also use various weapons like shovels, sabers, and knives, then multiple armored vehicles!

During the game, the player controls various characters across six chapters known as war stories. The plot is realistic and set in a 1918 theme; the characters are equipped with weapons and ready for the war zone!

Battlefield 1 was developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts in 2016.

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7. Spec Ops: The Line (PC / PS3 / OS X / Xbox 360 / Linux)

Spec Ops: The line is a third-person German-developed shooter game that allows players to choose how difficult they want the level to be. Players can decide between a Walk On The Beach, Combat Op, Suicide mission, and FUBAR, the most difficult.

After completing the suicide mission, FUBAR is unlocked, and you get access to various new weapons on this level. Among these are weapons your enemy drops, multiple rifles, machine guns, and grenades. Spec Ops: The line has four different endings a player can reach, depending on gameplay and progress.

It was developed by Yager Development and published by 2k Games in 2012.

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6. Ground Branch (PC / PS4 / Xbox)

In Ground Branch, the player takes the role of an elite soldier for the CIA’s special operations team on a mission to lead other special ops soldiers through various situations and combat worldwide.

The game is set in a very realistic theme and aims to be one of the best tactical shooting games in its genre. Players can take their time but must think ahead to accomplish their mission.

Ground Branch was developed by Blackfoot Studios and published by MicroProse in 2018.

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5. Hell Let Loose (PC / PS5 / Xbox series X/S)

Go into a battle between the Americans and the Germans in a team in 50 different battles against each other. In Hell Let Loose, it can go either way between the two, as you go to war. When you’re in warfare mode, players can win the game by having full control over all sectors or the majority.

The game's developers intended communication to be a central aspect of the gameplay. Hell Let Loose features an RTS-inspired strategy, and a commander leads each fraction. They are in charge of their team and tank deployments and air strikes. The commander does all the necessary to help the team during battle.

With amazing graphics and excellent gameplay, this is one to beat! Black Matter developed it, and Team 17 released it in 2021.

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4. Battlefield 4 (PC / PS3 / Xbox 360 / PS4 / Xbox One)

Battlefield 4 is another single and multiplayer game and, as mentioned above, is part of the Battlefield game series. The game features a heads-up display and kill notifications of in-game players (this is good).

The improved graphics received much praise from players, as did the realistic gameplay and plot. As far as weaponry goes, multiple guns, knives, and hand grenades are available during gameplay, as well as picking up the ones that enemies drop. Between this series and Medal Of Honor, it would be difficult to pick only one.

This game was developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts in 2013.

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3. Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare (PC / PS4 / Xbox One)

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare is one game that everyone knows. The campaign of Call Of Duty has grown so much since its release that this is one game that’s tough to beat. The gameplay is excellent, and the graphics are beyond expectations.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare has enhanced features and plot turns. It sets off with a rising conflict between two countries. The game itself promotes realism and modern-day choices that influence the story.

It was developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision in 2019.

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2. Ready Or Not (PC)

Ready Or Not is a good first-person shooter game, and it tells a story as you play. It features a realistic scenario as a SWAT team patrols the city. Each level has penalties if the rules are broken, and more rewards are given for arresting instead of killing a suspect.

It emphasizes realism and is another great game in the genre! It was developed and published by Void Interactive in 2021.

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1. Insurgency: Sandstorm (PC / PS4 / PS5/ Xbox One / Xbox series X/S)

Last but not least on my list is Insurgency: Sandstorm, another great tactical first-person shooter game with exceptional gameplay, plot, and graphics. It promotes realism in its scenarios and has “slow” gameplay that makes up for the fact that the game has no minimap, health bar, or ammo count.

It’s similar to Insurgency: Day Of Infamy in many ways; however, some improvements in gameplay, graphics, and design were made. It’s a great game to play in the genre and was developed by New World Interactive and published by Focus Home Interactive in 2021.

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[Top 10] Games Like Battlefield (Games Better Than Battlefield In Their Own Way)

mustoffa — Mon, 16 May 2022 23:27:43 +0000

The Battlefield franchise has been a highly praised, highly influential series of the shooter genre for the two past decades. The game series is known for its intense, large-scale battles that allow players to enter battle as regular foot soldiers, or tanks, or even attack jets. But, the last few entries of Battlefield have left fans more and more disappointed with each release. Many are speculating that Battlefield’s glorious reign may be coming to an end.

So with that being said, many players are looking for game alternatives that can give them the Battlefield experience that they want. Thankfully, because of Battlefield’s giant influence there are many games that have been created in its likeness. Some of these games are actually better than Battlefield, in certain ways. So, here’s a list of the similar shooter games that we recommend.

10. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (PC/PS4/XBO)

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Battlefield and Call of Duty have been two of the most popular shooter series for the past decade. They have always been seen as rivals to each other, with diehard fans on both sides. Call of Duty is more of a casual, arcade shooter while Battlefield is more tactical and has bigger battles.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, released in 2019, completely renovated the Call of Duty series with brand new graphics, gameplay mechanics, and weapon customization. As well as introducing a new large-scale, 32 vs 32 game mode called Ground War. Basically, it’s Call of Duty’s version of Battlefield’s conquest mode minus attack helicopters, fighter jets, and attack boats.

9. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint (PC/PS4/XBO/STADIA)

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Released in 2019, this open world, third-person shooter is set on the island of Aurora somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. The island is the headquarters of a corrupt technology corporation called Skell Tech who have hired Sentinel, a private military contractor, to protect their island. You play as Nomad, the leader of an elite group of U.S. special forces called the Ghosts, who is stranded on the island and must work with surviving Ghosts and local resistance to take down Skell Tech before they use their technology to start a world war.

The game offers a vast open world to explore, conduct missions and raid bases. Explore the world with one of the eight different classes and playstyles, such as Combat Medic, Panther, Sharpshooter. Weapon and character customization is very in-depth with a level system for all gear, weapons and equipment as you progress through the game.

8. Insurgency: Sandstorm (PC/PS4/XBO/XBSX+S)

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Insurgency:Sandstorm has struck a balance between shooter games like Battlefield and military simulators like Arma. The game is set in a fictional conflict in the Middle East and you play either a Security or the Insurgence. Each team has their own weapons and equipment. There are eight classes to choose from, each with their unique arnaments

The game focuses on realistic, slow-paced close combat which can get very intense. Teamwork is essential.There are no instant respawns and only by completing an objective can dead players can respawn. Any lone wolf attitude will almost guarantee a defeat or at the very least, a few lost rounds.

7. Enlisted (PC/PS4/PS5/XBO/XBSX+S)

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Originally an Xbox Series X/S exclusive, Enlisted eventually made its way to PC and Playstation. The free-to-play MMO shooter lets you experience some of the major battles of World War 2, the Invasion of Normandy and Battle of Stalingrad to name a few. There are currently five campaigns available to play.

Enlisted is a squad-based shooter, each player takes control or is in a squad of up to 9 players. If no other players are available then AI players will be provided in their place. Or you can choose to not be in a squad and run solo. Tanks and fighter planes are also available for use.

6. Tannenberg (PC/PS4/XBO)

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One of the few shooter games based in World War 1, Tanneberg is heavily praised for its historical accuracy. It is inspired by the conflict of the same name, the Battle of Tannenberg. You will also play in other various conflicts from the Eastern Front of World War 1.

Only three game modes are available to play: Deathmatch, Maneuver and Attrition Warfare Tannenberg supports up to 64 players on PC and 40 players on consoles. Landscape of maps are very large, with different variants of each map(sunny, cloudy, heavy snow).

5. Hell Let Loose (PC/PS5/XBSX+S)

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With 50 vs 50 game modes and 5 square kilometer maps, Hell Let Loose is undoubtedly one of the largest World War 2 tactical shooters ever made. If not, one of the largest shooters of any time period. There aren’t any kill/death stats as teamwork is very central to the game. So, be a team player and pick one of the 14 roles to play as. Or take control of any of the large array of attack vehicles Hell Let Loose has to offer.

4. Planetside 2 (PC)

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Capable of hosting up to 2,000 players in one battle and holding the Guiness World Record for the most players in a single battle at 1,283 players. As well as having sections of the map as big as 64 square kilometers in size. This makes Planetside 2 the largest shooter game ever.

A free-to-play first person shooter, you have 6 infantry roles to choose from. There are 18 vehicles, ground and air, to make sure of to traverse the massive landscape. Coordinate with teammates to create bases, complete objectives, and attack enemy bases.

3. Star Wars Battlefront 2 (PC/PS4/XBO)

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Battlefield and the Star Wars Battlefront are both developed by DICE and published by EA. So, there shouldn’t be any surprise as to why there are so many similarities between the two game series. Both games offer large scale battles. 4 basic classes, and vehicle warfare, etc. Essentially, Battlefront 2 is a Star Wars version of Battlefield.

A few major differences are the playable heroes and villains from the Star Wars saga, allong with the 4 vs 4 and 2 vs 2 game modes. Co-op missions are another key difference that sets Battlefront 2 apart from Battlefield.

2. Squad (PC)

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Squad has managed to accomplish the perfect balance of an arcade shooter and a military simulation. It’s a team-based, tactical FPS game that supports up to 100 players in 50vs50 game modes. There are 20 maps to play on and 8 different factions to play; for example, U.S. Army, Canadian Forces, Russian Ground Troops, etc.

Each player will be in a squad and each squad will work together for the mission. A squad leader can be established so that communication with the other squad leaders can coordinate a plan, build bases and delegate objectives. As of right now, Squad is quite possibly the most realistic shooter game available right now.

1. World War 3 (PC)

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Based on a fictional global conflict during our modern era, World War 3 is a realistic tactical FPS set in various famous East European cities. Make use of all forms of weaponry for all-out combat. Whether it’s picking off enemies with a highly customized assault rifle or causing mass chaos to the enemy team in a tank, the choice is yours. Jump into the madness of the 20 vs 20 objective based mode - Tactical Ops. Or enjoy some classic shooter fun with Team Deathmatch’s 10 vs 10 gamemode.

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Should Battlefield 5 Have Elite Classes? Here's What Players Are Saying

JJeffreys — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:19:28 +0000

The battle rages on as to whether Elite Classes should remain in the next Battlefield title.

Elite classes were a new addition to Battlefield 1. Outside the standard four of Assault, Medic, Support and Sniper, there were three new additions to the line-up including: the masked Flame Trooper, capable of burning anything in its path; the heavily armoured Sentry, a class geared towards survivability, able to push on over open ground where other players would fear to tread; and lastly, there was the Tank Hunter, a primarily anti-armour focused class equipped with numerous destructive tools.

These classes could be obtained by visiting fixed locations on specific maps, in order to open a placed wooden crate and for many matches early on in the game’s lifespan, their presence would have a serious affect on the outcome of matches, with teams scrambling to deal with this increased firepower (especially if attempting to defend objectives).

Two more Elite Classes were added as DLC: the close quarters Trench Raider, added in BF1’s first DLC, “They Shall Not Pass”; and the with the support class the Infiltrator, added in BF1’s third expansion “Turning Tides”. With the roster now numbering five, Elite Classes began playing a bigger part than ever in determining the ebb and flow of matches and their outcomes.

With this constant update to the Elite Class system since BF1’s release, DICE seems fairly set on the concept as a way of adding additional “mayhem” to the proceedings, whilst giving players more options in both attacking and defending situations. Now, because of this, many players are beginning to speculate whether Elite Classes should make a return in BFV. Let’s take a look at what they have to say, and also the general attitude towards EC’s over the course of BF1’s lifespan.

TBAG [Epic Gaming] outlines in his video the apparent certainty of Elite Classes returning for BFV, speculating based on an “inside source” that each of the three original EC’s will return.

Whilst TBAG seems adamant this knowledge is correct, speculation is what it is. However, based on his assumption EC’s are to return (even being willing to make up his own possible additions) its fair to say he remains positive towards them. Crafter on the other hand seems to have mixed feelings.

His sentiment is that whilst Elite Classes are certainly fun to play, they can make the game too easy for some, a sentiment taken even further by some community members, who made connections to Battlefront 2’s Hero system, allowing players to spawn as OP “super” characters, capable of delivering huge amounts of fire power.

This was mirrored by other community members, discussing the apparent ease with which EC’s could be employed:

Now, whilst this may appear true for some, it goes against some early community comments, claiming that EC’s were ineffective in most game situations.

A sentiment also mirrored by Logtrall:

EC’s have always been a contentious issue in BF1. If DICE is to go ahead and commit to the system – one that has definite impact on the game but not to the point of total unbalance – it will certainly have to deal with a certain amount of backlash. The system does give players more gameplay options, as wells as rewarding their skill as perseverance (staying alive as an Elite Class can actually be quite tricky, when targeted specifically by the other team).

However, in the grand scheme of the game, there will sure to be other, more “prescient” things to complain about for the BF community. Like the most tenacious soldiers, they never give up on their quest for victory.

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Battlefield 5 Wishlist: 10 Things We Want in Battlefield 2018

JJeffreys — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 08:49:24 +0000

Reload your rifles, start up those propellors because the next Battlefield is rumbling towards us.

With Battlefield V seemingly on the horizon, we decided to sit down and think about what we’d like to see from the next title in the seminal, spawn camping trainer. So, here we go.

1. A Variety of Theatres

The Sinai Desert was a “hot” addition to Battlefield 1.

One of the biggest hallmarks of the Battlefield series is the variety of multiplayer settings, through which players are set loose on barrages of multiplayer mayhem. With the next game in the series seemingly heading for WW2, the door is wide open for a plethora of map settings.

Historically important battles such as Stalingrad, Dunkirk and Iwo Jima, gives DICE the opportunity to move across the globe, keeping things feeling varied.

2. Greater vehicle options

With modern technology in Battlefield 3, there came much greater opportunities for carnage!

The vehicles offered in Battlefield 1 were mediocre at best. Most forms of armoured warfare were only just starting to rumble onto the frontlines and even the use of aircraft – one of the more novel aspects of BF 1’s vehicle gameplay – did not translate to the most satisfying, most tactile gameplay experience.

By moving into WW2, the seamless interplay between infantry and vehicle combat suddenly becomes much smoother. Whilst the tanks offered up for use in BF 1 often spent more time as burning piles of metal (at least in my experience), the opportunity is there for DICE to utilize machines such as the Panzer, the Sherman and KV-1.

3. Better multiplayer progression

All this stuff was well and good, but it didn't really change things up from previous titles.

For the most part, the BF1 gameplay experience was a satisfying one. Off the warfront however, things took a slightly more frustrating turn.

DICE and EA seemed to spend little time on improving the multiplayer progression system. There wasn’t enough of a focus on, and variety of, multiplayer challenges. Weekly medal lists were welcome as usual, but more of a tied in and incorporated progression system (perhaps challenges tied directly to weapons, through which players could unlock specific unlocks and skins) would make the multiplayer experience even more compelling, giving players something to aim for and then – perhaps most importantly – something to show off once they’ve achieved this aim.

4. A Co-Op Mode

Forget COD Zombies. How about… Battlefield “Vampires”. Eh?

Battlefield has long been a series of two modes: single player and multiplayer. In more recent iterations, this single player portion has been given more attention than perhaps most BF fans would appreciate. For most, games in this series are multiplayer only, with any single player option often going un-appreciated until far after the games release.

This isn’t necessarily the most open-minded route to take but one lacking aspect of the series – something that has pervaded for many, many games – is the absence of any co-operative mode, something that could combine the low impact of a single player campaign, with the frenetic frenzy of multiplayer. A “meet in the middle” solution.

DICE could take the lead from COD Zombies and Gears of War Horde, creating replay able challenges couched with their reconstruction of WW2 battlegrounds i.e. a wave based defensive mode set on the beaches of Dunkirk, a mid-air face of in the style of the Battle of Britain, a desperate holdout against overwhelming odds fought in the ruins of Stalingrad.

Luckily, something like this might be coming our way.

5. More Destruction

Oh, these were the destructive days!

One of the greatest joys of the Bad Company titles was the sheer level of wanton destruction players could employ on map after map. Whole buildings could be completely levelled, trapping those unknowing players inside.

BF1 did have destruction elements built into its maps, but not nearly to the same extent. Structures were often left upright by indestructible walls, bunkers and foliage remained largely impenetrable to grenades and launchers.

As a result, you felt less connected to the maps and more of a mere spectator, running your way through heavily designed set pieces. This simply didn’t match with the level of freedom Battlefield titles incorporate into their gameplay.

6, A reimagined customisation system

Swap out the modern warfare aesthetic and you've essentially got BF1.

BF1’s customisation system was mostly lifted from the likes of BF: Hardline, BF4 and even BF3. Its time for a choice of wider cosmetic options, allowing players to differentiate each other on the frontlines, showing off difficult challenges they’ve completed, number of hours played and their chosen weapons. Obviously, its important to keep these options cohesive with the WW2 setting (I don’t want to see any large “weed” leaves emblazoned on the side of a German Panzer, thank you very much) but a greater choice of customisation options would surely be a welcome addition come BFV’s release.

7. Improved Load Times

You spend a lot of time on this screen. Too much time.

This might seem like a smaller point than the rest but it’s quite key to the BF experience. Ok, I get it. With greater scope comes larger load times. This is symptom of the entire series (not just BF1) although one would think that as technology improves and as DICE continues to iterate from release to release – load times would improve at a incremental rate. But no, if anything BF1 was one of the more egregious examples in recent times, with players waiting upwards of 2 minutes for the full map to load in (I know, two minutes “it’s the end of the world).

8. Making sure the maps stay open

Obviously, trenches played a big part in WW1. But here they're slightly overused.

This point is sort of a follow on from point number five. Battlefield is game about wide open conflicts, full of countless moment to moment skirmishes, tactical decisions, squad manoeuvres and objective battles – all of which add up to a grander vision of how the match plays out.

Part of the reason for this sense of freedom is the map design. Historically, the series has always allowed players multiple points of entry to objectives, innumerable mixtures of high and low ground, interior and exterior vantage points. This was the stage upon which everything else would play out. But with BF1, things suddenly felt much more penned in.

This was inherent to WW1, where trench systems and simple “forward” manoeuvres were the name of the day but when it came to Battlefield, such restrictions often made matches feel more cramped and confined, than the open gameplay fans had come to expect.

Hopefully the next title can fix some of these issues and return to maps with better sense of scale, allowing for more varied match outcomes.

9. Improved Matchmaking

Poor matchmaking often killed my love for BF1.

I’m not the greatest Battlefield player. I’m just going to say that right here, right now. I often feel very overwhelmed as soon as the whistle blows and my squad thunders forward towards the first objective. My thumbs often direct me towards the sniper class, so that I feel like I can have some sort of impact on the match, without having to encounter players levelled into the hundreds. Call me a “virtual coward” and I would have nothing to say otherwise.

Part of this is my fault but – and hear me out – part of the blame could also be levelled at the games poor matchmaking. We know Battlefield is an incredibly popular title, with the player numbers consistently in the millions. So why, with all those eager online participants, do I always seem to get matched up against players who’ve either not got jobs or play BF professionally, eight hours a day, every day of the week. As has been established, my skills are not particularly honed. But at the same time, how could they be, if my map awareness and weapon proficiency are never given time to develop before being inexplicably gunned down from every direction.

This will sound bitter because I am. The games matchmaking – never seemingly based on actual player level – certainly had an impact on my enjoyment of BF1. Hopefully this is something they can improve for BFV.

10. No more loot boxes

Empty out these crates then burn them.

Battlecrates can be purchased in BF1, using the in-game currency of “War Bonds” or real money. These randomized crates offer either weapon addons, skins or XP-boosters with nothing – apparently – falling into the “pay-to-win” category.

This system is now pervasive across many EA titles and multiplayer titles across the gaming spectrum. But now, after the nightmarish debacle of Battlefront 2, perhaps EA will minimize the role loot boxes will play in BFV. The common argument seems to be, that if only cosmetic items are given out through this randomized system, all bets are off. But I say no. Offering cosmetic items as something tangible, to be earned by completing a specific challenge or hitting an online milestone, gives players the carrot on a stick to be constantly chasing.

This is a vital aspect of maintaining interest in any multiplayer experience and so, to have it all hidden within the dark recesses of digital boxes, diminishes any interest I may have in continuing to play, continuing to work towards specific rewards.

Will EA learn their lesson? Only time will tell.

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Battlefield 5 Setting to Be WW2? Here's What We Know So Far

JJeffreys — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 20:14:34 +0000

Battlefield 5 and World War 2

Before the release of every Battlefield title, one of the most hotly debated topics is where the game will be set. The series has moved backwards and forward through time with each new iteration – starting from the early days of Battlefield 1942, the modern combat of Battlefield 2 and even into the future with Battlefield 2142 – and so, part of the series’ ongoing popularity can be specifically attributed to this constant switch of setting.

With this in mind, it`s no surprise that rumours have long been swirling as to Battlefield 5’s setting. After the major success of Battlefield 1 – with player numbers nearing 20 million only a year after release – it makes sense that EA would want to build off the great word of mouth and rabid fanbase.

How could they do this? Well, part of the reason why BF1 was so successful was because DICE made the leap back in time to an older theatre, playing off nostalgia many fans still held for first game of the series. It was a risk and it paid off.

Battlefield 1 flew straight into people’s hearts upon its release.

Now we’re hearing that the next game of the series – perennially titled Battlefield V – will move onto WW2. Word spread after an exclusive Venture Beat article claiming – from undisclosed sources – that EA and DICE made a conscious decision years ago to begin moving away from modern theatres, whilst being wary not to “burn” the WW2 setting just yet. The company was worried that if sales were not up to scratch, they would have blown their opportunity to make the most out of WW2, opting to test the waters with a smaller WW1 setting, gauging the appetite for more historically based FPS action.

The story quickly spread across the BF community, with Youtubers like GhostRobo casting light on the story for a wider audience:

BATTLEFIELD 5 2018 - HUGE LEAK, BACK TO WW2! (by GhostRobo)

As he mentions, this will be the series’ first exploration of WW2 since 2009’s Battlefield 1943, a downloadable title which proved hugely popular with fans. It will also come strangely close to last years Call of Duty WW2, with some worrying that players might suffer from over exposure to similar maps and visuals. Regardless of this, COD WW2 sold unbelievably well last year, so it makes more than good business sense for EA to capitalize on any remaining interest. It remains to be seen whether Battlefield V comes out too soon after the latest COD entry, but all the pieces are there for another rip roaring success towards the end of 2018.

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21 Most Popular PC Games in 2016

sreynolds — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 19:24:24 +0000

What Are The Most Played PC Games in 2016?

Only half-way through the year, and 2016 has proven to be a great year for PC gaming. Whether you like to play online multiplayer, or go it alone, you have many fantastic game options to choose from. Let’s take a look at our top 21 most popular pc games to play this year.

21. Minecraft

Onward, to smash blocks!

Go anywhere, and build anything in the indie smash hit from Mojang and Microsoft Studios. Your imagination is your only limitation.

Play with friends or alone in this open world sandbox game as your forage for supplies, fight monsters and build whatever your imagination allows.

The world is procedurally generated, meaning no two game worlds will be the same. Roam the surface of the infinite game world, build a rollercoaster, or duke it out with explosive creepers the choice is yours in this open world adventure. Minecraft features 5 different game modes with all sorts of activities for the player to jump into.

Since its launch in 2009, Minecraft has been downloaded over 100 million times, making the developers 700 million in profits. To top it off, the creator, Notch, made 2.1 billion when he sold the studio to Microsoft. With the yearly Mineconon the way, there seems to be no signs of this indie giant slowing down in 2016.

"That was fun."

20. DOOM

Check the BFG!

The armies of hell have arrived! Take up arms and repel the demonic horde as you shoot your way across Mars and Hell in this FPS masterpiece.

Players control the legendary Doom Marine, as he races around both Mars and Hell in an attempt to stop the demon armies from destroying mankind.

Doom’s single-player mode is chalk full of “badass demons, big effing guns, and moving really fast” according to id Software Executive Producer Marty Stratton. Players can climb ledges, double-jump, and sprint. The game has implemented a new “Glory Kills” system in which players are prompted to execute a hyper-violent melee attack.

As always, Doom has a massive arsenal of powerful, over-the-top weapons that pack a massive punch. Players can customize their weapon statistics to suit their play styles. From collectable runes and research projects to upgrade your Doom Slayer, there is no end to the customization options available.

Add in a vibrant multiplayer mode; map editing and the amount of content seems endless for an FPS. Given the fact that it sold 500,000 copies on PC, and was nominated for best PC game by Game Critics Awards, it’s no wonder DOOM is one of the most popular games of 2016.

“Hey, look, that one’s yawning.”

19. The Witcher 3

The hunt is on

A realm at war, the Wild Hunt on your trail, you’ll be tasked with your most important mission yet—track down a child of prophecy who could save or destroy the world.

Players will roam a vast and beautiful open world as The Witcher,Geralt of Rivia where they’ll hunt monsters, track missing persons, get into fists fights, and when the adventures startto take their toll, play a game of Gwent.

Like past installments, the Witcher 3 is a game about choice, and now with the vast open world, the choices that players make have consequences that expand beyond the games story. Players will hunt down monsters, deal with ghosts, challenge ancient evils, and fend off the occasional bandit. From swashbuckling sword fights, to bare-knuckle fisticuffs, cast spells; the way you approach combat is up to you.

Having won multiple Game of the Year awards; selling 10 million copies, and breaking the record for highest selling game in the UK for 2015, couple that with two new expansions, it becomes clear why it’s was one of the most popular games of 2016.

"Here, birdy, birdy!"

18. Dark Souls 3

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Holy crap! This game is tough.

Players assume the role of the Ashen One as they travel around the Kingdom of Lothric battling monsters, in the traditional hack-and-slash style fans of the series come to expect. Players must defeat the Lords of Cinder to restore the Eternal Fire and stop the age of darkness.

As usual the action RPG systems from past installments are back. Players are equipped with a large variety of weapons such as bows, throwing weapons, swords, shields, etc. Each weapon has a two attack types. Players can also wield magic, and the movement mechanics have been tweaked for more fluid action.

Having earned a 90/100 on metacritic; it is the highest selling game Namco Bandai has ever published. It was also the highest selling software worldwide the month of its release. DLC content is expected to drop in late 2016.

Nice night for a stroll.

17. Elder Scrolls Online

Play alone, or with friends. The choice is yours.

The world is at war, factions vie for the Imperial throne, and the only thing standing between chaos and order is you. Join the fight against Molag Bal, God of Schemes, as he attempts to pull all of Tamriel into the cold realm of Oblivion.

Players will traverse the continent of Tamriel as they battle monsters, demons, ghosts, bandits, and all manner of things. Play solo, or with friends in this MMORPG from Bethesda Softworks, and ZeniMax Studios, and tackle the nonlinear gameplay with quests, exploration, random events, gathering, crafting, and dungeon crawling. With 4 classes, 10 different races, and 3 factions to choose from, there’s multiple ways to tackle the adventures that await you in Tamriel.

If you’re not much of an MMO fan, don’t worry, TES Online has a fully fleshed out campaign that can be played solo featuring the voices of John Cleese, Bill Nighy, Kate Beckinsale, Lynda Carter, Peter Stormare, Jennifer Hale, adding an element that is lacking in most MMORPG’s.

After a rocky release, ESO seems to have hit its stride with a large number of updates, expansions, and game tweaks drawing in a steady player-base, making it one of the most popular MMO’s of 2016.

"Oooh, a doggy!"

16. FIFA 16

“Now go on and two step.”

FIFA 16 enjoys the privilege of being the only sports SIM to make it on this list.

One of the coolest features to make it in the game this year is the inclusion of 12 Women’s National Teams. With chase after the ball in over 76 stadiums, 30 leagues, and a whopping 650 teams to choose from, there is no end to the amount of time you can lose enjoying a game of footie.

Most of the core mechanics return with the implementation of the new friendly tournament mode that gives players rewards for winning. There are also new weather, and kick-off variations that tweak and enhance the overall experience.

Having received positive reviews, and receiving sports Game of the year nomination from the 2015 game awards, it’s hard not to see why this was one of the most played sports sims on PC in 2016.

Feel the footie.

15. Street Fighter 5

Let’s fight!

The king of competitive fighting games is back!

Pick from old favorites like Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li; and new characters like F.A.N.G, Laura and play through the game’s story mode, or it’s competitive online multiplayer scene.

New to this installment is the “V-Gauge” , which build up over the course of the match and adds new skills and abilities which can be performed within the fight. Each of the game’s 16 characters have their own unique V-Skills, V-Triggers, and V-Reversals that can be performed within the fight giving the game a new dynamic. Street Fighter V also features a robust story mode for the folks who like a nice narrative.

Receiving a 74 on Metacritic, the game opened to positive reviews in the face of some of the technical issues which have since been addressed. Despite some of the criticisms the game has a strong following within the tournament scene, having broke records at the EVO championship series.

Giving new meaning to “bad hair day.”

14. DayZ

I bet the Z stands for Zombie. *Wink*

The Zombie apocalypse is here! Fight to survive as your forage for food, water, and other supplies all while avoiding the Zombie horde, and other cutthroat players in this open-world survival game from Bohemia Interactive.

In DayZ survival is the objective. Shoot, stab, and run as you roam around the world’s immense map, collecting food, weapons and anything else you can get your hands on in order to survive Fend off zombies and compete against other players in the grim apocalyptic wasteland.

Despite the criticisms from fans for DayZ’s lack of improvement over the last couple years, sales seem strong for the indie juggernaut having raked in over 5 million in sales.

Pew Pew

13. Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain

Big Boss is back!

It’s 1984. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan is a cover for a much more nefarious operation involving Metal Gear technology, and it’s up to Big Boss to stop them.

Player’s return to the franchise as legendary soldier, Big Boss, as they travel around a massive open world, were players can choose how they approach each mission. From sneaking, to shoot-em-up how you take down your enemies is up to you. The game features a robust customization options from skins, to a wide variety of weapons (all upgradeable) to the color of vehicles.

Also new to the franchise are companions that help you tackle missions in various way. Players can also customize their companions as well as their mother base. Sprinkle in a strong online mode, and MGS V is a game with a massive amount of content and replayability.

Having received a 91/100 on metacritic, and having shipped over 6 million copies it’s no surprise it’s still one of the most played games in 2016.

#spylife #coldwarselfie

12. Overwatch

You want to go where everybody knows your name

From the makers of World of Warcraft and Diablo, comes a quirky first-person shooter that has taken the gaming world by storm: Overwatch.

Overwatch is an online multiplayer game unlike any other. The mechanics may seem similar: team deathmatch-style games with six players on two teams, but what makes this game so special is the maps, the weapons, and especially, the characters. The game currently offers twelve maps – places from all over the world, from Hollywood to Hanamura, Japan.

Overwatch takes place in some of the most beautiful places in the world

The game follows twenty-two diverse characters that make up a world-saving taskforce called Overwatch, which is where the game gets its name. In a world of war and turmoil, Overwatch were the protectors of our planet – saving humanity from itself. Because of the group’s influence, the world has been able to focus on scientific, explorative, and discovery advances. They became legends, but now that the world had gained peace, it seemed that Overwatch was no longer needed. Thus, they disbanded.

Only shortly after the team retired did the world need them again. Death, terrorism, and war had taken hold of Earth once more and Overw will atch decided it was time to make their return. Led by Winston, a scientifically engineered, highly intelligent blue gorilla, Overwatch makes their comeback, swinging back into action to defeat the evils of humanity.

Characters are split into four sections: offense, defense, tanks, and supports. No one character is the same, however. Each have their own personality, strengths, weapons, and special abilities. Take, for instance, Junkrat, an Aussie anarchist with a love for explosions. His primary weapon is a frag grenade launcher, which make not have the best accuracy, but packs a punch. He also has a very unique special move called Rip-tire, in which he controls a motorized tire with a large explosive in it. Use it just right, and players will be able to destroy multiple enemies at once.

Junkrat and Roadhog: two anarchist beasts in a pod

On the complete opposite end of the spectrum is Zenyatta, a robotic monk who is in search of spiritual enlightenment. He plays a support character and can harness the power of zen to both heal his friends by using his orb of harmony, or harm his enemies, by using the orb of destruction. It seems that Blizzard had yin and yang in mind when creating this character. Zenyatta can go into a place of heightened peace, which allows him to heal his teammates while taking no damage for a short period of time.

The group of extremely diverse characters each have their own stories which are told through comics and short videos which are available on Blizzard’s website. And it seems that Blizzard may continue to release more and more characters. Nearly two months after Overwatch came out, they have added a new character named Ana Amari, a brand new offensive, and there are rumors about more joining.

D. Va can eject herself from her mech and make it self-destruct, killing all of her foes nearby

There are four different objective types. The first being assault, wherein two teams face off to take hold of multiple objective spaces before a timer runs out. One team will attack while the other defends. Similarly, there is control. In this gameplay, there is only one objective that both teams must fight over. There is also payload, where a team must protect a payload and get it to its target destination, while the other team fights to make sure that the payload does not get there before a timer runs out. And finally, assault/payload, which is as it sounds, a combination of both assault and payload. Teams will fight one another for the payload and then the winning team must escort the payload its destination.

At the end of each game, you gain XP which will go toward levels. XP is based on your kill/death ratio, defensive points, objective points, and more. Each time you gain a level, you are given a mystery box full of different customizations for characters and currency to spend on customizing characters.

Overwatch is significantly different from other first-person shooters because it is so unique. It takes time and dedication to get comfortable with each character, and because each character is so different from the next, it’s fun to try them all. It may be too early to tell, but with all of the praise it has received from players and critics across the world, Overwatch may be up for a few Game of the Year awards.

11. Grand Theft Auto V

Bad boys for life

Grand Theft Auto V is an open-world third-person action game that follows the stories of Franklin, Michael, and Trevor, as they wreak havoc on beautiful Los Santos, a fictional Los Angeles, doing bank jobs, jewelry store heists, and in general, running amok.

Franklin, the repo man trying to come up

You start out the game as Franklin Clinton. And when you first meet Franklin, you’ll notice that he’s stuck in quite a rut. He shares a small home with his aunt, whom he doesn’t get along with very well in the gang-controlled, poverty-stricken side of town. And to make matters worse, he works at a dead end job as a repo man for a slime ball car salesman which has caused a strain in his relationship with his girlfriend. One of Franklin’s very first missions is when he is given the job to repo a car from the wrong guy: Michael De Santa.

Michael, the “retired” professional heist man

This is when you are first introduced to Michael, an upper-class middle-aged loud mouth with a penchant for violence. Michael may have a swanky home, but his family dynamics are a mess. Regardless, Franklin is in awe of Michael’s lifestyle: the fancy cars, the pool out back, and a giant home. It’s all a stark difference in comparison to what Franklin is used to. Michael, who is a retired heist-man decides to come out of retirement to teach the young guy a thing or two about making money. Michael becomes somewhat of a mentor for Franklin, teaching him the ropes and making out like bandits.

Trevor, the mad man

Then there’s Trevor Philips. From the “cut here” tattoo around his neck, to his curb-stomping boots, Trevor is, to put it nicely, completely insane. He lives in the boonies outside of Los Santos – a place called Sandy Shores, where he keeps his dirty, disgusting trailer. Trevor spends his time manufacturing and pushing drugs for his very own business: Trevor Philips Industries. Eventually Trevor and Michael, long-lost best friends are reunited, and Trevor pushes Michael to officially come out of retirement to pull the one heist they’d talked about for years: The Big One, in which they intend to live off the money from for the rest of their lives.

Of course, with every Grand Theft Auto games, there is a rich cast of characters that players will meet and work with leading up to The Big One. With tons of side missions and plot twists, players can switch between Franklin, Michael, and Trevor to get a look into their lives and cause all kinds of mayhem and destruction.

Franklin and Michael prep for The Big One

With Franklin, you can race fast, high-end cars with customization up the wazoo – from the paint job to engine upgrades. Trevor stirs things up with the local military and drug cartels, using high-powered semi-automatic machine guns and missile launchers. And Michael, well, he just tries to hold his life together, while things seem to spiral out of control.

Grand Theft Auto V has multiple different endings and the player can choose the fate of Franklin, Michael, and Trevor. Will their misdeeds be their undoing, or will they find fortune? Well, that’s for you to decide.

Grand Theft Auto V also has an online multiplayer option that allows players to create their very own heist man or woman. Your character is brand new to Los Santos, and you must start off from humble beginnings, playing missions that may not be well paid, but will grant you access to even more, better paying missions. You can face off against other players in these missions in a variety of different ways: there are team death match mini-games, races, one-on-one shootouts, even arm-wrestling. Or, if you prefer, you can complete missions on your own. With each mission won, you will earn money which can go toward customizing your character’s appearance, buy new vehicles and weapons, and safe houses too!

Grand Theft Auto V is one of, if not the, best game in the franchise. Following the stories of three different playable characters, you will see how their stories intermesh with one another and find out deeply hidden mysteries.

10. Fallout 4

Come on boy, let’s go home

Fallout 4 is an open world action roleplaying game developed by Bethesda. Based in Boston 210 years after the Great War, which ended when all of the nuclear-capable nations launched all their nuclear weapons, causing a massive fallout. This story follows the happenings of Fallout 3 and even includes and alludes to some of the story and characters from the previous game.

You play as a fully customizable character which you create in the very beginning of the game. You will be able to choose your character’s appearance – from skin texture to body type, and their attributes, allowing you to place points into an attribute chart called S.P.E.C.I.A.L. (Strength, Perception, Endurance, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck). From there, you will be able to choose perks under each attribute. And during conversations, you will be able to decide your character’s personality based on the conversation options that you choose.

You can make your character all your own

Once you complete your character, you will receive an alert on your television, telling you that Boston has been nuked. You must get yourself and your family to safety in the nearby Valut-Tec vault, which will protect you from the radiation blast. Your character, through a series of events, emerges alone from the vault 210 years later, and your son, Shawn, has gone missing. It is up to you to endure the Boston wasteland and find your missing son.

Along the way, you will run into many side quest missions and meet numerous wasteland residents and learn their stories. You can play the way that you want to in Fallout 4, which makes it all the more fun. Will you help post-apocalyptic Boston ride up from the ashes, or will you make life even more difficult for those around you? The decision is yours.

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure

The world is fully customizable as well. In previous Fallout games, you could collect a bunch of junk, but you could never really put it to good use. In Fallout 4, you are able to use the junk to build settlements, customize your weapons and armor, or create drugs that you can take to increase boost your stats temporarily.

There are so many different ways that you can customize your weapons. Maybe you prefer close range – build a gun that has a lot of fire power, and lower accuracy, or add sights onto it to make it a powerful ranged weapon. There are even some great unique weapons, like the junk jet, which allows you to use your junk as ammo, and the railway gun, which can nail your opponent to a wall. With these weapons, you can have some hilarious experiences unlike any other game of this kind.

Your armor has many customization options as well such as lighter build, more pockets, or you can use heavier materials like steel to increase your damage resistance. Some armor and weapons have special abilities attached to them, but in order to get them, you have to defeat hard to beat enemies. Some of these special abilities include slowing down time and increased speed.

Power armor is a whole different animal – these huge suits of armor can be completely customized as well, to turn yourself into a walking tank. It takes a lot of time and effort to get your power suit just right. Like regular armor, you will be on the hunt for the very best, but good Power armor pieces are more difficult to find. From there, you piece that bad boy together, slap some paint on it, place your power core in and you’re ready to go.

With so many mods to choose from, you will be unstoppable

As your journey progresses, you will run into twelve potential companions. These companions can be a great asset in combat. Many of them have their own unique fighting style – like Cait, who can punch a bad guy’s brains out, or Codsworth, who uses his robotics to defeat enemies from close range and from afar. And each character has their very own storyline which you can follow to better get to know them. Once you reach the peak of your relationship with that character, you will gain a perk from them. You can even have romantic relations.

Many of these companions come from different factions. There are four major factions, and things can get a bit sticky. You will have to make some difficult decisions and you may have to betray one or more of the factions that you come across in order to complete the final mission.

Take out your enemies with a variety of weapons – including this beast that shoots nuclear projectiles

Fallout 4 is probably the biggest, most anticipated game of 2015. It has won some very high-profile awards already, including three Interactive Achievement Awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, and the BAFTA Games Award for Best Game. The Fallout 4 base game offers hundreds of hours of gameplay and even more with new add-ons and expansions. Fallout 4 has tons of replay value because in such a large, open world, with so many different options and decisions, you can play the game differently every time.

9. League of Legends

Clash with other champions online

League of Legends is a top-down team-based strategy game where you and your team work together to destroy the enemy’s Nexus before they are able to bring down yours. So you will have to choose your character carefully and choose the right weapons to defeat them.

There are currently 131 champions to choose from, and Riot Games continues to release more and more. Each champion has a role to play, too. You can choose to be an assassin, fighter, mage, support, tank, or marksman. At the beginning of each game you are given the opportunity to choose your champion as well as starting items.

Defeat terrible monsters – that is, if you have the skill

There are tons of different weapons to choose from. You may decide to use a mace or maybe a sword. A scepter or perhaps you prefer to play with a staff. There are nearly 200 items to choose from, including spells, weapons, and armor and you can upgrade and customize them to meet your needs using a tree upgrading system. You can also craft new weapons using recipes.

How do you gain powerful weapons? You can buy them with gold which you get by killing enemy champions, turrets, and monsters. Monsters can be found in the jungle, off the beaten path, but be warned, they are hard to beat, and may not be a good place to start for a brand new champion. So you must gain XP to build your abilities and strength as well.

Use different, unique abilities to get the upper hand with your enemies

You receive gold and XP for killing enemies, but you will also gain XP by being in the same area where an enemy has fallen. Whether it is an enemy turret, a minion, an enemy champion, or a monster. Your abilities are chosen by you as you level up. There are a variety of different abilities to choose, too. For instance, Absolute Zero slows down the enemy forces while others, like Champion Nidalee’s Aspect of the Cougar allows you to shape shift.

There are four main maps in League of Legends, with different objectives and victory parameters. Summoner’s Rift, Twisted Treeline, Crystal Scar, and Howling Abyss. They are all somewhat similar, but Summoner’s Rift seems to be the most popular. The object of the game is to allow your minions, which are small AIs to eliminate enemy structures, and eventually the Nexus. Minions are helpful for players as they can be considered something of a shield for you, as they are targeted by turrets.

Every League of Legends game is different and provides players with endless fun. League of Legend is notorious for their fast-paced and exciting worldwide tournaments, and has won both the Golden Joystick Award for Online Game of the Year and the BAFTA Games Award for Persistent Game.

8. World of Warcraft: Legion

Legion is World of Warcraft’s upcoming expansion

Legion is the newest upcoming World of Warcraft expansion pack and the video game community is all abuzz, ready to play this brand new experience. In this Warcraft addition, you are faced with the terror that is The Tomb of Sargeras. After 800 years of being sealed, the tomb has been broken, releasing demons of the Burning Legion into the world.

These demons are hell bent on summoning their creator, Sargeras, a monstrous and deranged demon lord and you must stop them. Else, total annihilation.

Watch your step as you trek through the dangerous world in World of Warcraft: Legion

You can play as a brand new hero class – Demon Hunter – who started as members of the elite guard of Illidan Stormrage, at the helm of the fight against the Burning Legion. Elves who use the powers of the Legion against them, Demon Hunters can utilize the powers of their foes – demonic fires, metamorphosing into fel creatures, and using their raging hatred to fuel their powers to destroy enemies and protect allies. Because of their use of dark magic, they have been ostracized and turned into outcasts by the general population of Azeroth.

These Demon Hunters prefer to wear lighter leather armor for increased speed and accuracy in battle and favor daggers, one-handed weapons and melee over all other weapons.

A brand new playable hero class – Demon Hunters -- harness demon powers to use against them

The game takes place in the Broken Isles – a world littered with mysterious and powerful artifacts of ancient origins. Uncovering these relics will aid you in your journey to stop the demons that want to see the end of Azeroth. Take, for instance, Ebonchill, Greatstaff of Alodi, a powerful staff which brings icy focus to the user. Or the Maw of the Damned, a two-handed axe of the Death Knight. Once used by the demon Gorelix the Fleshripper, this axe steals the life force of one’s foes and uses it to replenish their own. These weapons can be upgraded to be more powerful, with more effects.

Upgrade your weapons for improved damage and better effects

The Broken Isles is an area with a rich history – you will explore ancient Elven civilizations, older than any of humankind, humongous mountain ranges, and dense, gorgeous forests. But remember, The Broken Isles is the center of the turmoil. It may be mystical, but it is also a very dangerous world filled with terrible beasts that want nothing more than to rip you limb from limb.

You will run into a cast of unique characters – from those who want to help you, to those who will stand in your way. Xavius, The Nightmare Lord, is one of these villains. He seeks vengeance for the defeat of the Burning Legion decades ago. You must defeat him and his army of satyrs who will fight with all their might to defend their master’s honor.

The Broken Isles boast gorgeous ancient Elven cities with dangerous mysteries

You must destroy these threats with the help of your followers, as you hunt for the Pillars of Creation, Titan relics, used to create the world. These pillars are the key to the preservation of the world. The fate of Azeroth sits on your shoulders. Will you be able to save us?

World of Warcraft: Legion comes out August 30th, 2016.

7. Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

Choose your hero and duel it out in Hearthstone

Hearthstone is another offering from Blizzard – the makers of World of Warcraft and Overwatch. A free-to-play online card game that focuses on the lore behind the World of Warcraft universe, Hearthstone is a unique and addictive experience.

In the game, two players will face off against one another in a strategic battle of the wits. Each player will choose one of nine heroes, whom are important figures in World of Warcraft lore and are equipped with a special power. For example, Rexxar, the savage hunter, will deal 2 damage to the enemy hero, while Garrosh Hellscream’s power allows him to gain 2 armor. As you can see by this example, choosing a hero that can fight or defend themselves efficiently against the other player can change the course of the game.

Use your 30 card deck to cast spells and effects

Each player gets 30 cards each and winning a match gives you in-game gold and new cards so that you can customize your deck to make it more difficult to beat. You will use your deck of cards to equip weapons and cast spells and effects at your enemy.

Players battle it out using one card at a time to outwit and beat the other player. Creating your deck is the key to a success and you must consider each card that you play carefully as it may backfire on you. You are able to construct 18 different decks to use in-game and familiarizing yourself with the strengths and weaknesses of each deck will allow you to better strategize.

Players can also craft new cards to add to their deck. In order to craft new cards, you must destroy existing cards to create arcane dust. Arcane dust will then go into the recipes that you use to make a brand new, potentially more powerful card.

Care for a little gamble?

There are five different modes of play. Play mode will match you up against players in either a ‘friendly’ or ranked match. Ranked matches earn players ranks based on their wins and losses. Ranks are determined by stars. Each win earns a player a star, and once players hit level 20, they will then begin to lose stars for losses.

There are also Solo Adventures, which pits a human player against a computer. Within this mode, you can choose between practice and adventure. Practice is as it sounds, but adventure allows players to compete against bosses to win cards and gold. Each boss battle has unique dialog, similar to action adventure games.

Each magic card uses mana so be careful which you choose

Arena mode is similar to a gamble. In order to enter the arena, you must throw down 150 gold (in-game currency) or real money as a bet on yourself. You will be awarded prizes at the end of your arena match – which is triggered when you lose three matches or win twelve matches – whichever comes first.

Tavern Brawls are very different. They are weekly tournaments set by Blizzard with a set of new rules each week for one-on-one or two-on-two matches. Playing in this mode will count toward quests competitions, and at the end of the week, with winner will take home the Classic Pack.

Finally, there are duels, which allow players to play against their friends in unranked matches. These duels offer no rewards.

In this high risk, nail-biting strategy game, you can either take home massive winnings or go home a loser and each game is always a toss-up. Blizzard reported more than 50 million players on Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. With so many potential opponents with a variety of deck set-ups, each game will be completely different from the next. This critically acclaimed game also has taken a spotlight in eSport tournaments, with a large following.

6. Dota 2

Massive monsters abound

Dota 2, from Valve Corporation, is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena that has garnered quite a bit of attention from the tournament gaming community. A sequel to the popular original game DotA, or Defense of the Ancients, Dota 2 is a unique experience from the 2003 grandfather game.

In Dota 2, you will team up with five other players to defeat the opposing team by destroying their “Ancient,” a large structure within each team’s base. Each team, called either Radiant or Dire, holds a base on opposite sides of the map. You must defend your base and especially your Ancient from the other team, all the while, attacking the other team’s base with the help of “Creeps,” which are AI minions who will do some of the dirty work for you by surrounding and attacking enemies.

Move through the jungles to farm for supplies

Each team is made up of player-chosen heroes and there are 111 to choose from. Each hero has their own class, strengths, weaknesses, and special abilities. Therefore it is of upmost importance that you and your team decide on your characters very strategically.

There are five different roles to players to choose from: one for each member of the team. You do not have to have one of each role, but this is a wise game plan.

Role one, also known as Carry or Hard Carry has one main mission: collect more gold than any other player of their team. As a Carry, you will want to increase your strength quickly from the very beginning of the game. Oftentimes teammates will allow the Hard Carry to make the killing blow in order to earn gold. In order to carry the whole team in later stages of the game, you must farm quickly. This enables you to buy powerful weapons and armor which will help you down the line.

Become well acquainted with the positions and their roles for the best strategy

The Midlaner role, or position two, will start their game in the middle lane, facing off against the opposite team’s Midlaner. The Mid is a very dangerous and tactical role to play – you must choose a hero who has a high ability in getting in a last hit and can also harass enemy heroes effectively. Being in the middle lane is a great place to gain experience points and gold quickly and efficiently, so while there are dangers afoot, a skilled Mid can earn quite a bit right off the bat.

The Offlaner is position three, as they start on one of the side lanes, further from the safety of their base. Because of this, it is of the highest importance that the Offlane hero has high strength and armor, as well as the ability to get out of danger quickly. Offlaners must quickly gain experiences and climb levels before the other team because many times Offlaners must support their teammates in rune control and ganging up on enemy heroes, known as ganking. Experience is gained when the Offlaner is in the proximity of a dying creep.

Some of the available Farming Support heroes

Farming Support is oftentimes called position four. These heroes must seek out resources as they will benefit the most from them, allowing them to fill in the gaps for the other team members, when needed. In order to get these important resources, Farming Support heroes will start off fighting against creeps or luring them into the fire of their own creeps. After the Farming Support has gained enough levels, they can then transition into regular support jobs, such as placing protective wards and pushing enemies into the line of fire.

Hard Supports, or position five, has a very similar role to that of the Farming Support, but what sets these positions apart is that the Hard Support often sacrifices their own health and gold in order for their team to gain resources more safely, while stopping the enemy team from gaining resources. A Hard Support will want to limit the enemies’ ability to gain experience, resources, and gold by cornering them or leading them into danger.

Team fights can be deadly, but they can also reap serious rewards

Each role plays an important part of the game and it is imperative that they are all there during team fights in order to support one another to reach their goals.

Some of the heroes that you can choose from include Crystal Maiden, named Rylai, who uses her frost and ice powers to stop her foes from attacking or getting experience and resources. She also has the ability to regenerate mana for herself and for her allies. Another hero that you can choose is named Dazzle, who is a Shadow Priest. His abilities include Poison Touch, which will poison his enemies and cause damage over the course of time. He can also heal himself and his enemies using a cool-down ability called Shadow Wave.

At the time of this writing, Dota 2 boasts 12,968,123 unique players in the last month and has a large eSports following. Dota 2 is one of the most well-loved multi-online battle arena games and it is free to play for all PC gamers.

5. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Take them down in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Released in 2012 by Valve Corporation, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive remains one of the most played online multiplayer first-person shooter games. With 10,118,259 unique players each month, the fourth game in the main Counter-Strike series has made quite an impact in the online gaming world.

Global Offensive, like previous Counter-Strike games, is an objective-based game where players are placed in either teams of terrorists or anti-terrorist squads. There are five different play modes, all of which use short rounds with various objectives.

Sucks for you, dude

Classic Casual and Competitive modes are both very similar, the only differences being that instead of 10 players on a team allowed in Casual mode, Competitive only allows for five players per team. Competitive also has friendly fire enabled, whereas Casual mode’s friendly fire is, by default, turned off. Casual mode also only provides half the reward that Competitive mode does.

Both Casual and Competitive modes have two different scenarios: bomb scenario, and hostage scenario. And they are just as the title implies. It is the objective of the terrorist team to plant the bomb and protect it until it explodes, and it is the anti-terrorist team’s job to try to stop the other team from planting the bomb, or to disable it once it has been planted. The hostage situation is as it sounds too: The terrorists are to hold hostages while the anti-terrorists try to free hostages.

Mow down your enemies in a variety of different game modes to choose from

These games can be very intense and it is often difficult to predict a winning team, which is what makes these game modes the most popular. But there are some other great game modes in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as well, such as Arms Race, Demolition, and Team Deathmatch.

Arms Race is team deathmatch-style game which pits two teams against one another to reach and secure a golden knife. Demolition is similar to the bomb scenario in casual and competitive modes, but players are not given the option to choose their weapons – they are given one, and for each set of required kills, they will receive an upgrade all the way to a grenade, which they must detonate and destroy a destination. Lastly, Team Deathmatch requires players to get as many kills as possible within a set timeframe.

Take out terrorists – or be the terrorist!

There are many weapons to choose from with many melee options such as knives and daggers. You may choose to use a pistol – well, you have twelve to choose from, including the infamous Tec-9 and Desert Eagle. Perhaps you prefer to snipe, well, you can choose between seven deadly sniper rifles. And in between, you have the option of shotguns, submachine guns, rifles, and machine guns.

With many games to choose from and many ways to play, it is very difficult to get tired of playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It is proven that Valve knows how to make a great tournament game, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is, without a doubt, one of these many great games. Global Offensive is a timeless, critically acclaimed game that provides never-ending, bloody good fun.

4. Dead by Daylight

“Asymmetrical Horror Game”

Dead by Daylight is a newly released survival horror online multiplayer game by indie developer Behaviour Interactive Inc. Since coming out in June 2016, this game has made quite a splash. There are not many survivor horror games that you can play online with friends, making this one quite unique.

In Dead by Daylight, you play a character being chased through the woods by a crazed murderer. You and three other players can either team up or go it alone in order to try to survive. You are able to use whatever you can to survive – seemingly useless objects may help you along the way as you attempt to make your escape.

A dastardly killer is out there somewhere. You don’t want to find him.

You play as one of five characters: Jake Park, the son of a wealthy businessman who has decided to leave home and live off the grid at the edge of the woods; Meg Thomas, a high school track star who gave up college to care for her mother; Dwight Fairfield, a nerd who got a little too wasted at a company team-building get together in the woods and woke up completely alone; Claudette Morel, a college student and lover of botany who took a stroll in the woods and found herself out of her element, or one of three killers.

Each character has their strengths and weaknesses and every decision they make will either help them find a way out of imminent death, or put them in harm’s way. Character abilities can be unlocked and used against the murderer as well.

Will you get caught in The Trapper’s cleverly hidden traps?

Each game has a world that is procedurally generated which means that no one map will be the same, and with three possible killers, you will never know which one is lurking in the shadows. Each murderer has their own gruesome backstories.

There is The Trapper, who, as his name implies, sets up bear traps around the world. His monstrous father passed down the murderous skill of hiding these traps so that you will not see them coming until it’s too late.

Miscellaneous items found in the woods like this generator can either help you take out the killer or be your undoing.

Then there’s The Wraith, who after not realizing he had unknowingly murdered hundreds of innocents, snapped. The Wraith uses the skull and spinal column of his long-dead boss as a powerful weapon to kill and he can even go invisible.

Finally, there is The Hillbilly. From birth, he has lived life hidden away due to his terrible disfigurement. His parents were ashamed and did not want him. As revenge, he killed them both, which was the start of his path as a murderer. His primary weapon is the hammer, and he can sprint faster than any human should be able to.

You may have to sacrifice a friend to get away

Dead by Daylight is a fascinating and unique new game that provides players with hours of blood-chilling fun. You must make strategic decisions and use your surroundings to help you to survive the maddening world that you are subjected to.

3. Battlefield 1

Memories of the Great War

Battlefield 1 takes place in the Great War – World War I, in this upcoming game by Electronic Arts. In this gorgeously rendered first-person shooter, you play as a soldier in the middle of worldwide conflict.

Like previous Battlefield games, you can play either the campaign mode, or online with friends. It is uncertain just what the story will be about, but it is confirmed that you will be able to fly fighter planes, drive tanks and motorcycles, which was all new battle technology in the World War I era. You will even be able to ride horses which were common. You will also be able to control multiple different characters in the campaign.

Flame-throwers were brand new in the World War I era

The online multiplayer mode will allow up to 64 players to play together and you will be able to join a squad with your friend so that you can all join and leave the game in a group.

The maps will be diverse and include locations from all over the world. From the Western Front, to Arabia, you are placed in beautiful environments, all very diverse from one another. There will also be an unpredictable weather system in place. A sunny day on the battlefield may turn to rain or snow mid-battle, making the game even more interesting.

War horses were fairly common in World War I, and will make an appearance in Battlefield 1

There are six different classes in the online multiplayer mode. You can play in the assault class, using submachine guns and assault rifles, a support, with light-machine guns at your disposal, or a scout who focuses heavily on ranged weapons like sniper rifles. The medic class supports players by healing and making sure the three other grounded classes stay alive. There are now also tanker and pilot classes as well where you control a tank or fighter plane, respectively.

All of the weaponry will be based on the weapons that were used in World War I and have a historical background such as the M1917 Browning machine gun. You can also use a variety of melee weapons and bayonets.

This game will no doubt be a huge, innovative first-person shooter, as World War I was an innovative period for warfare. With a variety of ways to play, Battlefield 1 will suit the needs of players with different tastes and play styles.

2. Heroes of the Storm

Each character is unique in Heroes of the Storm

Heroes of the Storm is an online multiplayer team brawler game from Blizzard with 54 playable heroes which are all taken from some of Blizzard’s most popular games like World of Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, and Overwatch.

You will join a team of four other players to fight against another team of five. There is a rotation of 6 heroes that you can choose from each week, which you can spend money or in-game currency to keep a hero permanently if you so choose.

Each week provides a different quest – you never know what you’re going to get!

There are weekly quests which you can choose to try to complete during the game. Each week there is a different objective and you are awarded prizes for finishing them in the allotted time.

Blizzard states that it is not your average online multiplayer battle arena game because not every game is focused around capturing or destroying bases like other battle arena games. There are currently 10 maps, 8 of which have the standard middle lane with two side lanes. Each map has a completely different environment and objective.

In the Haunted Mines, for example, your mission is to collect the skulls of the undead in order to raise a terrible golem from his grave to fight your battles for you. And in Battlefield of Eternity, you must help to free your Immortal being before the other team can free theirs.

Pretty fancy armor you got there

There are four different roles for each player to choose from: Assassin, who don’t have much in the way of defense, but deal high damage and powerful blows to the enemy; Warrior, who leads the charge and can take tons of damage, but may end up separated from the team, and therefore vulnerable to attacks; Support, who can help to heal their team, but deal small amounts of damage to the other team, and Specialist, who have a diverse set of skills to fight against the enemy with but must be skilled in multitasking in order to help the team and avoid death.

Because each role has its strengths and weaknesses, players must focus on teaming up and helping one another to survive and beat the other team.

Get that loot!

Players can choose to play seven different game modes. The first game mode is the tutorial -- simple gameplay which teaches players the basics of the game and prepares them for the big times. Training mode is similar, but it gives the player the opportunity to practice what they have learned in the tutorial. Tutorials consist of levels and the player can choose to get to know each role so that they can bring the pain when it’s time to get to the other five modes of play.

Versus A.I. is just as it sounds – players duke it out with AI opponents, and can choose to play alongside human or computer-controlled allies. Quick match, one the other hand, is five human players against five other human players. Heroes of the Storm uses a matchmaking system to pair players up based on their skill.

Level up to reach new play modes which will put you in the big leagues

Hero League is unlocked at level 30 and players must own 15 different heroes at least at level 5 or higher. Hero League will place players in League Ranks based on how well they do in-game which is determined by a point system. The higher a player gets in rank, the more difficult their opponents will be.

Team League is for players who want to play in a team. There is a ranking system in Team League as well, which is different from Hero League, but the mechanics are the same. Point systems determine team rank. Players must be level 40 or up to play in Team League.

Finally, there is Custom Game, which is most commonly used in tournaments. Players can choose their team and their map and add up to six observers.

Heroes of the Storm is another well-loved eSports game with a big following. Because it is so unique from other games in its genre, it is a refreshing new way to play. Blizzard fans will be happy to see and control heroes from other games to duke it out and there are so many different ways to do so.

1. Tom Clancy's The Division

New York City is a very different place now

From Ubisoft comes Tom Clancy’s The Division, an online open world third-person shooter released in June 2016. You play as a sleeper agent of the United States Strategic Homeland Division, simply known in the game as The Division. In a near-future New York City, struck by a smallpox pandemic, it is your job to rebuild and investigate the source and cause of the outbreak.

Take cover behind objects left in the city after the outbreak

The game features some RPG aspects such as earning experience points to level up your character and learning new talents and skills. The player will also receive in-game currency, which can go toward buying new and improved weapons and gear. This gear can also be found in-world as loot, or by crafting. Another RPG aspect of the game is that missions can be found in the base of operations from different wings of The Division.

You will be able to carry three different weapons as well as explosives like mines and grenades. Weapons start at worn or standard, but can reach up to be extremely high-tech and cutting-edge. You can choose between pistols, shotguns, SMGs, assault rifles, marksman rifles, and light machine guns. You can even mod your weapons and change their skins through crafting.

The world is a much more dangerous place after the Small Pox outbreak hit New York City

You are placed in a very realistic environment that is completely destructible with day-night cycles, and changing weather conditions. The changes in environment will affect the gameplay. Poor weather conditions can make it difficult to see enemies, but that means that it will also make enemies difficult to see you. And during the night, enemies will act differently than during the day. Enemies will be sneakier during the night, hiding in the shadows, for instance.

In the competitive multiplayer mode, players can enter the Dark Zone, a player versus player arena which will pit players against one another. Groups of teams can co-operate together in the Dark Zone, however, you may not want to trust your team, as they can easily turn against one another. Multiplayer mode has a different progression system than the main story, and you can find better, albeit, tainted loot.

Enemies are those that are trying to take advantage of the outbreak – you must stop them and restore order

Tom Clancy’s The Division is a brand new game with gorgeous graphics and dangerous enemies. With elements from shooter games as well as RPGs, The Division is an interesting and unique online game that provides hours of fun. You never know what you’ll get with this game, which makes it all the more fun.

That is our list of twenty-one amazing PC games from online multiplayer games, to roleplaying games. Each game is unique with exciting competitive or one-player modes and tons of replay value, proving 2016 is a great year for PC gaming.

If you like this article, check out the following for more games to play this year:

15 Best Story Games to Play in 2016

13 Best Zombie Shooting Games to Play in 2016

21 Best Strategy Games Released in 2016

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Battlefield 1 Official Gameplay Trailer

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10 Things That Make an FPS Awesome

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What makes an FPS game awesome?

First person shooters are some of the most popular games in the world. There are many good things about them, and even non-gamers can name some of the games. Below is a list of 10 things that can make a FPS awesome.

10) An Interesting Campaign

I always hated these guys

Even though most people spend more time on multiplayer than on the campaign, the campaign is a huge selling point. The campaign can tell an epic story, as well as bring in people new to shooters into the genre. The campaign is also a great indicator of how multiplayer will be, and can give players an idea of how they should play based on their individual style.

If you enjoy playing as a sniper in the campaign, chances are, you’re going to enjoy playing as a sniper in multiplayer.

The campaign is also a good measure for how ready you are for multiplayer. If you’re having trouble on casual, you’re probably going to struggle to get a kill online.

9) A Sense of Realism

I swear I’ve seen that guy somewhere before

Even if the game doesn’t take place in an environment even remotely similar to ours, it should still feel as if the events are possible. This creates reality immersion, and we’re more likely as gamers to believe the events that are happening.

We haven’t gone to war with Russia like in Modern Warfare, but the events in the campaign seem like they could really happen, a somewhat scary thought. And I can definitely tell you I’ve never been to Pandora, but if I was there, I could see a bunch of bandits acting crazy, and people searching for treasure.

8) Physics

Look at how the bodies fall

Realistic physics is a must. Besides adding to the realism, good physics can help with a team’s set up, using the bounce of a grenade to make it land right at the feet of your enemy. Seeing an enemy get blasted into a wall by a rocket launcher is also satisfying, forcing them to run back, if they survive.

Physics also plays a role in how bodies fall, and in the case of battlefield, how bullets drop. While at first it is difficult to get used to, understanding real physics can give you a definite advantage.

7) Great Multiplayer

The gang’s all here

Multiplayer needs to be included, but it shouldn’t be boring. Multiplayer is primarily there for when people finish the campaign, but still want more out of the game.

Competitive multiplayer can foster, or destroy friendships as well. All online activity comes with a learning curve, but it is up to the player to overcome it. The design of the game can help though, as developers should make sure not to make the people at the top have access to things that are too overpowered.

Good multiplayer also satisfies a gamer’s need for competition. With gamers, anything can become a competition. The thrill of victory is often enough to motivate gamers to continuously better themselves.

6) Awesome Graphics

Shiny...

In this day and age, great graphics are a must. This is especially true for first person shooters, as good graphics help with the immersion.

Graphics can also help in the arena, with more powerful PCs having an edge. If you can see the few pixels of an enemy’s head when turned up to max, you have an edge over the person on low where everything looks the same.

Additionally, you spend more time looking around in a fps, and will notice them more, so they become more distracting if they’re bad. On the other hand, good graphics will let you admire the scenery as you blow someone’s head off with a high powered sniper rifle, that also glints in the sun.

5) Good Level Design

Nice and peaceful.... until the shooting starts

Awesome shooters have good level layouts.

There aren’t areas of the map that hold a crippling strategic advantage over others. Areas aren’t broken. The appearance of the map helps people get geared up for the competition.

Good maps are also fun to explore, and developers will often put easter eggs in them somewhere, which are always a thrill to find. Well designed maps are also easy to remember, which helps out players when they’re on the prowl, seeking to corner or ambush their prey.

4) Awesome Guns

Ah, nothing like annihilating your enemies with green electro-plasma

Flat out, awesome shooters have awesome guns. They don’t have to be spectacular like an instagib, being analogous to the real model is still awesome, like how the Baretta .50 cal works like you’d think it would.

Really cool guns can also take the concept of normal guns, and improve upon them. This can be done by modifying existing characteristics, or adding new ones completely.

Take the flak cannon for example. At it’s base, it’s a shotgun, but instead of buckshot, you fire superheated, plasma-like flaky death into your foes. Or you can fire the entire clip at once in a giant flak bomb of death.

Way cooler than a shotgun.

3) Fun Game Modes

And we’re gonna blow it up

Awesome shooters will have game modes beyond the standard campaign, and allow you to do cool things like capture the flag, or play mutant. Some shooters even come up with their own modes, which may or may not be successful. The ones that are often get copied.

Game modes completely alter the outlook of the game, even minor alterations, like team death match vs. death match. Game modes also change how some mechanics work, causing players to learn something new.

Take zombies for example. In call of duty, you previously had standard game modes, but now you have one specifically for all the players to cooperate against the environment. Instead of competing, players are working together to overcome the odds.

2) Smooth Gameplay

The killing, it never stops

Any fps that wants to be awesome has to have smooth gameplay. While helping in the immersion, smooth gameplay is necessary just to play the game.

Things should transition into each other, you don’t want errors and ghost players coming out of nowhere and ruining the experience. It shouldn’t be necessary to enter a street fighter combo just to pull off a combat maneuver.

Hitboxes also fall into this category, and it’s important that a headshot actually counts as a headshot. Obstructions to hitboxes should be treated as such.

Smooth gameplay is also important for any competitive play, freezing up before a winning shot is the worst. Even if just a few pixels are out of line, that can completely mess up the round.

1) Being Immersed in the Game

I am such a badass

Being immersed within a first person shooter is one of the greatest feelings in the world. The mindset of actually being a gun-wielding badass is beyond comparison, and it can actually feel like you’re doing all the cool things your character is.

If your character is getting treated like a soldier and is acting like a soldier, you’ll subconsciously start thinking like a soldier. When you get immersed, checking corners becomes second nature, and hearing, “We are Oscar Mike” actually starts to make sense.

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Top 10 Games Like Counter Strike, Ranked Good To Best

Rage_More — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:16:37 +0000

Get in position to enjoy these great games like Counterstrike.

Team-based shooters are popular for a reason. They strike just the right balance between the explosive aggression of deathmatch we grew up with and the patience of strategy games. This is our choice of the better games of the genre.

10. S4 League (2007)

A very anime-like experience

Developer: Pentavision

Genre: Third-person shooter

In this game, clothes do more than alter your appearance

Like most games on this list, S4 (Stylish eSper Shooting Sports) League doesn’t feature that much of a story. The point lies not with the why but with the how.

In this online shooter, you pick your character class and queue up for any one of eight game modes to choose from. After a match, you gain XP and level up (similar to LoL), which unlocks new options. You also gain access to something called PEN, which you can use to buy new skills (the aforementioned options) and clothes, which you can wear to actually increase your character’s stats.

Probably being the least realistic game on this list, it deserves a mention for the sheer energy it unleashes on your screen.

9. Warframe (2012)

Feel the power of the Tenno

Developer: Digital Extremes

Genre: Third-person shooter

They are even deadlier than they look

The only cooperatively focused game on the list, Warframe lets you play as one of the Tenno, an ancient race of warriors, returning to a universe that’s gone mad with conflict.

After creating a character, you pick one of the initially available exo-suits (the Tenno’s powered armor) and are introduced to a sprawling galactic map. From here on in, you have control over which missions you will undertake in order to level up and hunt for powerful drops. This, in turn, makes more missions available, and the cycle continues.

Although somewhat repetitive, Warframe feels like a cooperative Mass Effect, which is a good thing to think about when the grinding gets tiring. On a much brighter side, the graphics are nice, the combat is solid, and cybernetic ninjas are just about the coolest thing ever.

8. Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013)

Explosions and bullets galore

Developer: Infinity Ward

Genre: First-person shooter

The enemies are ruthless, deadly and bald

Take the role of Logan Walker, and fight for the legendary Ghosts unit along with your father, brother and dog, preventing the Federation of Americans from expanding further into US soil.

Although Ghosts has a single player campaign, the game is played mainly for the multiplayer. You can play a wide range of standard and less standard modes, but what truly stands out is the game’s Extinction mode, which is a cooperative, class based hunt for hostile aliens.

Call of Duty rarely innovates, but often improves, and Ghosts is no exception. The game is simply tight. If you want a modern military shooter, give this CoD a shot.

7. Alliance of Valiant Arms (2007)

A trip to the times of CS 1.6 – in a good way

Developer: Red Duck Inc.

Genre: First-Person shooter

Standing on open ground like this is an easy way to get killed

Join the war between the EU and the Neo Russia Federation (NRF) for supremacy of Europe.

AVA is similar in terms of gameplay to classic CS, but introduces three classes: Point man, Rifleman and Sniper, each with their own style of play (rush, classic soldier, long range).

As you play, you gain military ranks, which enable you to unlock various kinds of armor, equipment and weapons. This, along with the aforementioned classes, gives the tried and true formula some variety, making it a viable alternative for CS if you can’t stomach playing the same game for too long.

6. Soldier Front 2 (2012)

Being kind to your neighbors – the team FPS way

Developer: Dragonfly GF Co., Ltd

Genre: First-Person Shooter

Aztec themed maps are always a favorite

In the year 2020, during the second cold war, escaped alien prisoners called Xanthids have appeared out of nowhere and are raising hell. As a member of an elite special force, you are to take part in a secret war against rival nations, while surviving alien attacks.

Soldier Front 2 would only be a decent online team shooter if it didn’t have something called Hero mode. This game mode combines the game’s FPS mechanics with a MOBA inspired map, with minions to kill for money and experience. This being a shooter though, monsters have designated weak spots that you can exploit for dealing more damage.

Given the amount of fine tuning this game has been given, and considering the lack of similar titles of the market, Soldier Front 2 is pretty easy to like.

5. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Phantoms (2014)

The classes are well implemented and effective

Developer: Ubisoft Singapore

Genre: Tactical shooter

The shades are an aiming aid

Phantoms (previously known as Ghost Recon Online) is a pure multiplayer game. Choose one of three classes, and battle it out in one of three distinct game modes. The classes themselves have multiple functions: The Recon class, for instance, can perform as either a sniper or mobile stealth ambusher.

The game itself is a third person shooter that lets you use optical sights to enter first person mode for better aiming. Phantoms has an automated matchmaking system that tries to put you games with people of similar skill, and often succeeds.

When compared to most Ghost Recon titles, this one places a bit more emphasis on action (due to all the advanced technology you can use) rather than patience and extended matches. This makes the game easier to get into and enjoy, with zero cost of depth or immersion.

4. Planetside 2 (2012)

The sheer number of players that can take part in a single battle is amazing

Developer: Daybreak Game Company

Genre: Massively multiplayer online first-person shooter

Putting the power back into “power armor”

Planetside 2 puts you in the middle of a large (huge) scale war for territory between three factions.

Drop from orbit right into a raging battlefield and fight against hundreds of other players in a spectacle of awesome you cannot find anywhere else. As you contribute to the war effort you rank up, which enables you to unlock skills that increase your performance in areas you want to specialize in.

Holding the world record for the largest number of players per single battle, this title represents the next step in the genre’s evolution, and there is no reason not to give it a shot.

3. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (2010)

Large fields, heavy machinery and men of battle

Developer: EA Digital Illusions CE

Genre: First-person shooter

Walk softly and carry a big gun

Take control of Preston Marlowe again, and lead the Bad Company toward securing scalar technology, the owner of which will be able to dictate the fate of the world.

While the single-player campaign is pretty good, the true appeal of every battlefield game lies in its multiplayer, and Bad Company 2 delivers this in spades. Choose between one of four classes, and use any one of the game’s fifteen vehicles to take control over the huge map and secure victory.

The Battlefield experience is almost always impressive, but it is the refinement of gameplay that Bad Company 2 has that makes it a game you want to play again and again.

2. Urban Terror (2000/2015)

Some of the many things you can do

Developer: Frozen Sand, LLC

Genre: First-person shooter

This is one (family) jewel of a game

Urban Terror is a Hollywood movie inspired shooter. No more, no less.

On one hand, this game has a lot of realism. Weapons deal significantly more damage depending on where you shoot someone. Wounds bleed if not tended to, and you can actually die from a minor injury if you don’t take the time to bandage it. On the other hand, your character is capable of obviously superhuman feats such as wall jumping, powersliding, and remaining on their feet after taking multiple gunshot wounds.

If you want an extremely fun and addictive game that floats somewhere between gritty and over the top (occasionally stepping into both territories), then Urban Terror is something you will love.

1. Team Fortress 2 (2007)

Free to play, but as good as ever

Developer: Valve Corporation

Genre: First-person shooter

Being a Spy isn’t as easy as it used to be

The crowned king of team-based infantry themed shooters takes his rightful place. TF2 is still fresh up to this day, even after 8 years of existence.

Pick your class (you can freely change it later) and dive into the team-based chaos of the game. Each class packs a different arsenal, stats and movement speed. Fight against the enemy team on any one of the game’s numerous maps, in various game modes.

In today’s online gaming world, a title needs to be truly exceptional in order to survive for long, and TF2 is one of the best. Having been in existence for a good while now, the matches aren’t exactly newb friendly though, but the character design and atmosphere serve to soften the blow of each death. Starting out can be rough, but it’s worth it for such a consistently fun experience.

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Battlefield Hardline: Official Launch Gameplay Trailer

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