Top 10 Shooters To Play Right Now

Halo Infinite represents a return to form for one of the genre’s biggest names. The game gets back to the basics of what made classic Halo work in terms of gameplay and storytelling, but ups the ante with a reinvented campaign. The beautiful ringworld of Zeta Halo offers a semi-open playground that gives players the freedom to capture Banished-controlled outposts, hunt bounties, pilot vehicles, and swing around using a nifty new grapple hook. Multiplayer has never been more fun. It removes the annoyances from previous titles, and gives Halo players the same competitive experience that made them fall in love with the game. 343 Industries has positioned Halo Infinite as the template for the franchise going into the next decade. This is a positive sign that the future holds promise.Our Review | Our Review

Splitgate was a little-known project that slipped under radar until it became popular after a massive 10 million beta downloads. It is truly a Cinderella story. The HaloPortal-powered hybrid is full of energy. The relative safety and security of a Stanford University dorm, where 1047 Games started its rise to prominence, was the beginnings of developer 1047 Games. In 2019, Ian Proulx, CEO of 1047 Games spoke with us and we played the game together. He expressed his desire to create an easy-to-learn but accessible game.Our ImpressionsThree years later, Splitgate’s nuanced mechanics and arcade aesthetic have piqued the interest of casual gamers and professional esports athletes alike. Season 0 was just announced at Gamescom in light of 1047’s prior decision to indefinitely extend Splitgate’s open beta period. Once the backend is sorted, expect the game’s full launch to follow. | Our Impressions

As our very own Dan Tack marvelously put it, “Returnal is a relentless nightmare that’s a dream to play.” A sci-fi horror roguelike, Housemarque’s first third-person shooter drips with eerie tension. Atropos, a stormy and hallucinogenic world, is home to serpentine leaves, old architecture, and other malformed species. Selene is an intergalactic space explorer, trapped on a hostile world. With a bevy of weapons and discoverable abilities checkered through Atropos’ myriad environments, you’ll trek through unforgiving forests and wastelands to discover the true meaning behind Selene’s reappearing farmstead and the astronaut that haunts her innermost thoughts. Returnal means death, but rebirth is possible. How will you use each new life?Our Review | Our Review

Modern Warfare fans enjoyed the first Titanfall’s unconventionally speedy gunplay – wall-running, sliding, rappelling. Titanfall 2 added a story mode for single players that expanded on some of the original game’s sidebeats. You’ll star as rebel amateur pilot Cooper as he blasts his way through the imperial-like IMC army alongside B.T., his straight-laced titan. The multiplayer game featured more PVP playstyles that were appealing to different player levels thanks to the addition of gear and throwables. Titanfall 2 has a long history and a large player base. The game’s incredible gameplay and titan-destroying graphics are still remembered. This is clearly demonstrated in the next title. |Our ReviewOur Review

Apex Legends might not have been the Titanfall 3 fans were looking for, but it proudly wears the series’ lore on its sleeve. Apex Legends isn’t the only one fighting to be Twitch’s best, as there have been many other battle royales. The popular FPS is a leader in its genre thanks to 18 legends and fluid physics. The ping system, respawn beacon and other revolutionary mechanisms have had a profound impact on classic and future titles. Apex Legends is now in its 10th season and continues to enjoy success thanks to new characters as well as detailed map changes.Our ReviewA new game mode called Arenas converts the large-scale action into tense 3v3 bite-sized duels, echoing creative director Chad Grenier’s goals for expanding beyond the battle royale formula. | Our Review

Sure, Plunder – a cash-hoarding game mode with immediate respawns – is a nice addition to Warzone, but the battle royale experience really steals the show. Warzone simply is more powerful than any of its competitors. With 150 players in a given match (sometimes even 200), death-defying countermeasures with the implementation of Gulag duels and purchasable respawns, and in-game side objectives like bounties, you’re guaranteed long bouts of action despite the large maps. A bevy of different player-count playlists – Solos, Duos, Trios, and Quads – mean that you can drop into the battlefield with or without a dedicated squad whenever you like. You will be able to stay in your chair for hundreds of hours, just like the other live-service shooters. |Our ReviewOur Review

Doom Slayer (or Doomguy) and Master Chief are practically synonymous … except the former has a penchant for ripping demons to shreds and bathing in their innards. We loved Doom Eternal’s no-holds-barred, close-quarter combat – shotgun rounds give way to exposed rib cages and chainsaws literally eviscerate adversaries into blood-glazed chunks. Overwhelming enemy numbers help pace the action in increasingly frenetic ways; you’ll have to keep rotating around each arena to avoid pesky bottlenecks or death. Let’s also not forget about that heart-pumping soundtrack. Mick Gordon’s “ancient, alien” heavy metal soundscape ties the entire high-octane experience together with haunting guitar riffs and evocative basslines that match Doomguy’s sporadic heartbeat. For those who own next-generation consoles, Doom Eternal can also be upgraded. |Our ReviewOur Review

Can Bungie do no wrong? Destiny 2 is a success, surpassing the prequel. There are so many expansions that the live-service movie is endlessly replayable. The intricate story lies beneath its surface. As a Hunter, Warlock, or Titan, you’ll take to the stars to combat an evil force as old as the universe itself. There are hundreds of weapons at your disposal. High difficulty strikes and nightfall missions may reward you with powerful gear. But, for now, let’s pivot to raids – Destiny’s quintessential cooperative PVE mode. Raids test your communication and reasoning abilities. Failure is possible at every checkpoint, even in small-scale shootouts. A new era is expected to begin with the mysterious Lightfall expansion in 2022. |Our ReviewOur Review

The latest Rainbow Six is a callback to methodical FPS titles like Counter-Strike and SOCOM. The match is made more intense by the use of claustrophobic maps that are filled with death holes and punishing time to kill ratios. Intuitive sound effects increase tension. While you may be able to rush into defense points, gun-blazing, like Siege is your average twitch player, consistent success requires patience and good holding angles. An ever-growing roster of playable operators – each equipped with ability kits and preferred firearms – means that the metagame is constantly fluctuating. But Siege is not for those who prefer to engage in intense firefights like Apex and Warzone. It’s still one the best competitive shooters around. Extraction,Our ReviewSiege’s alien-infested story-mode counterpart, is set for a 2022 release and will likely showcase the same mechanical polish as its predecessor. | Our Review

Alyx Vance and her alien-infested quest can’t be ignored. Half-Life 2’s prequel showcased VR technology in its full potential.Our ReviewLiterally ducking incoming bullets and other dangerous projectiles or doing simple actions like reloading or interacting with environmental objects built immersion in ways that controller or mouse and keyboard can’t emulate. It’s unfortunate that Half-Life: Alyx can only be played with VR equipment, making it one of the most exclusive games on this list. Nevertheless, Valve’s newfound commitment to its most beloved franchise might mean that more Half-Life games are on the horizon. It’s only a matter of time before the enigmatic G-Man graces our screens once again. | Our Review