In this series, we are learning how different aspects of video games work by playing games that offer an easy introduction to this one concept. This is designed for people new to gaming and aims to identify games with the least barriers. In this entry, we are looking at Shooting games.
Video games have had a long history of including shooting play. Like the instinct of children to pick up sticks for imaginary gunplay, this offers players a chance to step into dangerous situations that raise the adrenaline and require high levels of skill and precision.
Often called shooter games, or shooters, they test the player's spatial awareness, reflexes, and speed against computer characters and human other players in online games. They usually offer players a range of weapons, each of which behaves differently and require practice to use efficiently.
While the main aim of most of these games is to shoot enemies in the head to kill them, there are many other things also going on. Players need to consider their environment, other opponents, team-mates, mission objectives, which weapon to use and how much health they have got. This level of systems work extends beyond quick reflexes to social understanding, layered decision-making, long-term strategic thinking and rigorous practice.
This list includes 21 games from the last 27 years, with 581 likes. They come from a range of different genres and play-styles and are all good games if you want to play your first shooting game.
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