The bottom line is that Global Offensive is a breath of fresh air for an aging franchise - but still capably emulates the quintessential Counter-Strike experience. It brings many last-gasp moments to the table, and within this it retains the satisfying and addictive gameplay that made the series so prominent in the first place. Some might have mixed feelings about the title, which is less-customizable in relation to the previous games from the series, but it should still strike a chord with gamers looking for a well-balanced and entertaining multiplayer experie

Dating back to 2007, the S.T.A.L.K.E.R series is one of the most iconic survival franchises in gaming history and is notorious for its combination of immersion and difficulty. Players are tasked with surviving in "The Zone" and must battle all manner of enemies, from armed mercenaries and scavengers to irradiated mutants and supernatural entit

Updated January 11, 2025, by Andrew McLarney: With the release of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the focus has returned to Chernobyl as a dynamic and fascinating video game setting. Even decades after the event of the nuclear meltdown, it still continues to intrigue and inspire developers with its potential. New titles have been added to include a wider variety of genres including horror and exploration, as well as some classic and well-known titles which feature Chernobyl as a prominent sett

While some games opt for a realistic approach and adhere to historical accuracy, others have sought to add their own spin on the disaster and its ensuing fallout. Reports of mutated insects and animals in real life have also led to the creation of innumerable fictional creatures and entities that may dwell within the exclusion zone. The abandoned city of Pripyat in modern day Ukraine serves as a haunting monument which regularly features as a setting in video ga

At the other end of the spectrum, however, are the levels and maps that have made a name for themselves in FPS history for all the wrong reasons. This could be for a variety of factors. They could contain controversial plot points, frustrating difficulty spikes, excessive backtracking, ridiculous jokes, and so much more. Beyond such examples like Planet Xen from Half-Life , what else is out th

Chernobyl: Road of Death is 2D shooter with survival and rogue-like elements from Diedemor Studio. Players are tasked with navigating the exclusion zone and preventing a second explosion from happening inside the nuclear power plant its

Rise of the Triad: Dark War is an FPS game story guide with tonnes of clever ideas and brimming with personality. The 2023 port of the title by Nightdive Studios and New Blood Interactive reignited interest in the title for many retro shooter fans, and with it came all the excitement and silliness of the base game and its expansions. This also included the unusually-named ‘This Causes An Error

One big part of the game is its emphasis on radiation poisoning and the way it can erode mental faculties. The player-character will oftentimes hallucinate, leaving players wondering if what they have just seen is a genuine threat or an illus

While the launch version of the game contained more than a few bugs , Valve was able to quickly deliver patches to bring what is now a very smooth experience to both PC and console gamers. Global Offensive offers an updated graphics engine to the Counter-Strike series, attempting to attract a new generation of gamers with a more accessible title for both console and computers - and the fact that it was designed for both during production has its own pros and c

Note: Sniper Rifles are not included in this change.

After the initial delay, ADS idle sway now gradually increases over a 3s period before reaching peak speed, rather than beginning at full speed upon aiming down sig

Duke Nukem Forever has been criticized considerably ever since its notorious development cycle and after its eventual release date. The writing, visuals, puzzles, and jokes did not sit well with many. One level was considered to be particularly heinous, that being ‘The Hive’. Within the alien-made lair, the invaders have abducted and impregnated numerous captive women, including Duke’s latest girlfriends, the Holsom Twins. His response? Make a tasteless joke about the sc

While a player is aimed down sight, idle sway is active. This mechanic discourages players from holding their sights for an extended period of time with a constant, subtle motion that introduces slight inaccur

The undead in particular deal serious melee damage, and walking across certain spots will cause them to teleport in. Worse still are the zombies armed with shotguns, as they fire them rapidly with no need to reload. While they can have their guns knocked out of their hands by being shot, shooting their heads is the only way to kill them. All of this made the 'Mansion' level almost unbearable. For countless players, the amount of cheap jump-scares and sudden ambushes made this level both frightening and frustrating. Playing it on Hard mode is a considerable feat, due to countless zombies abruptly teleporting in with shotguns in-h