The games presented in the collection have long become classics of the genre and at the same time no longer require even average gaming hard...
The games presented in the collection have long become classics of the genre and at the same time no longer require even average gaming hardware. Naturally, we couldn't add all the great shooters to the material, so be sure to add your favorites in the comments. Bioshock
Released in 2007, the first part of Bioshock made a lot of noise and became one of the most popular shooters of that year (96 points out of 100 on Metacritic). The second and third parts strengthened the position of the already full-fledged Bioshock franchise, and developers from Irrational Games were made the stars of the industry. It is a pity that the studio is no longer there, and the creators have scattered among competitors and their own projects. But after them there were three parts, which were even remastered in 2016. Its requirements are much higher, but they are still loyal to budget assemblies. And if you have an old PC, then there is an original game. And let such graphics no longer entice, but Bioshock will crawl into the heart for several other reasons - the thick atmosphere of an abandoned underwater city, strange presentation, vivid heroes, crazy enemies, unusual combat and an excellent storyline.
STALKER
In the year of the release of Bioshock, the Ukrainian studio GSC Game World released the first part of the open-world shooter "STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl" and this forever brought the guys into the history of the industry. "Shadow of Chernobyl" and the following two parts ("Clear Sky" and "Call of Pripyat") made the franchise a cult, and the games themselves are still played, both in pure form and with numerous mods. And if in 2007 and later the games turned out to be ruthless to most computers of the time, gave an incredible picture, but required top-end hardware, then in 2020 the shooter will go on literally any PC with a simple video card. This means that everyone can join their relatives and get to the Zone with anomalies, stalkers, swag and reactor.
Borderlands
In 2009, Gearbox Software released the reckless cartoon shooter Borderlands, which successfully combined the space setting and post-apocalypse. Thanks to the hand-drawn acidic picture, the game was not particularly demanding even then. This means that you can find yourself in deep space with cheeky heroes, immerse yourself in a twisted plot with aliens, wastelands, pumping skills, an incredible system for creating weapons, robots and black humor on any ancient computer. In addition, Borderlands is full of official and not so much add-ons that significantly expand the gameplay, and often create something new out of the shooter.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
2007 is the year of incredible shooter releases. In addition to the games mentioned above, Infinity Ward introduced the world to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - perhaps the best part of the franchise and one of the main shooters of the decade.
The game did not have overestimated system requirements, so many people played it at once. Gamers replayed the game several times, and our people especially liked the mission in Pripyat. In Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare everything was good - graphics, shooting, storyline, multiplayer and heroes. This is the game that you wait for years, and then remember and love as much. True, over time, the "four", of course, became obsolete, but in 2017 its remaster was released (as part of the new Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare). But the updated version won't run on any hardware, but still not finicky. Therefore, if you even have a budget gaming build, then you can safely launch the remaster and enjoy.
Left 4 Dead 2
The zombie shooter Left 4 Dead 2 was released back in 2009 and was popular even before the fashion for cooperative projects, survival and the walking dead with unknown viruses. The game was made by Valve itself and for a long time kept attention to Left 4 Dead 2 through the Steam store.
Of course, those who like to run around with friends and shoot the carrion from all the cracks became much less here - they got tired, plus a lot of similar games came out. But Left 4 Dead 2 is still capable of giving odds to modern competitors, while it runs on almost any PC and looks adequate. There is an excellent atmosphere of hopelessness and despair, elaborate levels, smart scary zombies and addictive co-op.
Half-life 2
Well, where can the top shooters be without Half-Life 2. The game was released in 2004, but it is still being replayed, discussed and loved by many gamers from all over the world. The current version has been improved and looks a little cleaner than the 16-year-old version, but it is played just as cool and addictive. But it is worth understanding that this is still a project of those times, so it may not be as supportive of the gamer as the current projects.
Over time, a huge army of fans formed around Half-Life 2 and the first part, and recently Valve released a VR project in the same universe, which was warmly received by critics and even players. True, this is not the third part that everyone has been waiting for so many years and is unlikely to wait. In the meantime, play the second and, perhaps, join the ranks of those waiting, at the same time replaying the first two parts and building your own theories around the ending and plot twists.
Bulletstorm
In early 2011, the studio People Can Fly and Epic Games released the hurricane shooter Bulletstorm about the former warrior and current space pirate Grayson Hunt. The main character gets into serious trouble and the whole game is forced to extricate himself from it, simultaneously destroying crowds of enemies, huge bosses and other ill-wishers.
Even in 2020, Bulletstorm is played super cheerfully and cheerfully, which is to blame for the local perverse ways of completing the murder. And the updated version of 2017 (Full Clip Edition) began to look noticeably better than the original and, at the same time, is not demanding on hardware.
Team Fortress 2
Another shooter from Valve in our selection is the multiplayer hit Team Fortress 2. The game is made in a cartoon style, so it flies even on an old PC. And it's also a funny post-shoot stuffed with black humor, where everyone can choose their favorite class and briskly shred the enemy, simultaneously helping the team.
Many modes have been added to Team Fortress 2 and even has a built-in map editor and this is one of the features of the game. Gamers come up with incredible locations with their own rules. Therefore, if you get tired of basic battles, which is unlikely, then go to custom battles and enjoy the variety of this shooter and the fantasy of fans.
Far cry 3
Far Cry 3 is considered by fans to be the best game in the franchise and one of Ubisoft's biggest hits. And this is not just a shooter, but a shock mixture of sandbox, survival and RPG. The game fell in love with gamers for the bright setting of a distant island among the oceans, ample development opportunities and, perhaps, one of the best villains in the history of video games - the leader of the pirate gang Vaasa Montenegro. Far Cry 3 was released in 2011, so now almost any PC can handle it. And if you want something fresher and completely different, then Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is some kind of official offshoot in the spirit of 80s science fiction with neon, robots and dinosaurs.
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