Any good FPSs out there

**Scienter** · 04-19-2010, 21:56

Portal is a lot of fun! I haven't finished it yet, but STALKER is very enjoyable too. It's more of an RPG/FPS hybrid, but the FPS aspect of it is pretty challenging (IMO) because you have to employ some serious tactics instead of just running in and shooting everything. Getting shot in STALKER is bad news because it impacts your ability to move (and aim) instead of just being blips on a health bar. You also don't regenerate health, and first aid kits are hard to find and expensive if you need to buy them.

**Secura** · 04-19-2010, 23:45

Portal is a fantastic game and I'd readily suggest it; while it's short (I think my first playthrough was between the 3-4 hour marks), it's alot of fun and there's alot more within The Orange Box package that will appeal.

**Subotan** · 04-19-2010, 23:46

Everyone should get the Orange Box. I do not know a single person who i have recommended it to who has regretted it.

**A Nerd** · 04-20-2010, 00:50

STALKER sounds very deus-exie, I loved that game! All of them sound good actually, its going to be hard to choose!

**Fragony** · 04-20-2010, 08:52

STALKER is a must play if you like your games hard as nails. Heard some excellent things about Metro 2035 and Crystasis, supposedly cater the same crowd.

**TinCow** · 04-20-2010, 12:13

Originally Posted by A Nerd

STALKER sounds very deus-exie, I loved that game! All of them sound good actually, its going to be hard to choose!

If you get STALKER, I highly recommend that you installed the STALKER Complete mod before you play it the first time. It keeps the basic gameplay (which other mods don't do) and fixes a ton of bugs and other annoyances that detracted from the original game. STALKER is a really great series, but it's had technical problems holding it back. Only the third game (Call of Pripyat) is really of 'finished' quality OOB. I actually recommend that you play the first game with the Complete mod, then skip right to the third game. Don't bother with the second (it's a prequel anyway and not a continuous part of the storyline).

If the above discourages you, let me say that STALKER is one of the best FPS experiences I've ever had. A great original setting, very challenging gameplay, and lots of good rewards.

**Reenk Roink** · 04-20-2010, 17:04

I just recently bought Bioshock. I had never payed attention to the hype, nor had that much time to play games, but now that things are winding down I've played a bit and it is really fun, if somewhat overwhelming at first with the amount of information.

It's not really a traditional FPS, more like a FPS/RPG hybrid but because of that, it meets all your stated criteria (the bullet shells, and bodies are all perfect too).

Definitely worth a look because you can get it for cheap now.

**A Nerd** · 04-20-2010, 18:25

STALKER from what I've heard thru this thread is sounding more and more appealling. I saw a preview for I think it was Bioshock 3 in PC Gamer, looked interesting. Probably would be better to start the series from the beginning. I might even be able to buy more than one with the prices lower due to their past releases! Hooray!