The Steam FPS Fest is currently offering free demos and discounts for a variety of first person shooter games, including AAA experiences and new boomer shooters with roguelike, RPG, or immersive SIM elements. Players can try out the demos and purchase the full games at a discounted price until April 22, making it a great opportunity for PC gamers to explore and enjoy a range of FPS titles.
Metacritic has compiled a list of the best shooter games of 2023, featuring titles such as Turbo Overkill, Quake 2: Enhanced Edition, Remnant 2, Counter-Strike 2, and Everspace 2. These games offer a range of experiences, from classic boomer-shooter action to remastered favorites and intense virtual reality gameplay. Each game brings its own unique style and action-packed gameplay, making them standout choices in the shooter genre.
The developers of The Finals, a popular game that recently launched, have addressed player complaints about slower movement speed. Despite claiming that there have been no changes to the movement system, the developers have identified animation, sound, and field of view (FOV) settings as potential culprits for the perceived slowdown. They recommend players check and adjust their FOV settings and are working on rebalancing some changes to restore the original movement feel. This highlights how audio and visual elements can significantly impact player perception in first-person shooters. The game has also faced other launch issues, including server problems and error codes, which the developers are actively investigating.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has launched a 'Play By The Rules' campaign, calling on first-person shooter players to follow the real-world Rules of War when playing games set in conflict zones. The campaign recommends four specific rules, including not shooting at downed enemies and not targeting non-violent NPCs. The ICRC partnered with five streamers to host a six-hour Twitch livestream and created a custom Fortnite island named after the campaign. The goal of the campaign is to collaborate with the gaming community to have a tangible and meaningful outcome for International Humanitarian Law.
