Written by: Stoo
We’ve both contributed a lot of articles here, so it’s our most extensive selection of all the genres. In particular we’ve looked at a lot of 90s first-person shooters.
007: Nightfire (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 18, 2014
A first person shooter based on Brosnan-era Bond, featuring the man himself (sort of).
Reviewed by: Rik - October 18, 2014
A first person shooter based on Brosnan-era Bond, featuring the man himself (sort of).
Alan Wake (2012)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 31, 2020
Rik takes a trip to the town of Bright Falls in this creepy shooter from Remedy.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 31, 2020
Rik takes a trip to the town of Bright Falls in this creepy shooter from Remedy.
Another World (1992)
Reviewed by: Discussion - April 7, 2015
Discussion review in which we belatedly take on this classic action-adventure. Which we most definitely did not confuse with Flashback at any point.
Reviewed by: Discussion - April 7, 2015
Discussion review in which we belatedly take on this classic action-adventure. Which we most definitely did not confuse with Flashback at any point.
Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut (2008)
Reviewed by: Discussion - May 7, 2023
Rik and Stoo dissect the first game in the long-running series of historical social-stealth-'em-ups.
Reviewed by: Discussion - May 7, 2023
Rik and Stoo dissect the first game in the long-running series of historical social-stealth-'em-ups.
Beyond Good & Evil (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 31, 2011
The first of a new FFG series covering the late-period writings of Nietzsche. Or, alternatively, a look at the much-loved 3rd person action-adventure from Michel Ancel.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 31, 2011
The first of a new FFG series covering the late-period writings of Nietzsche. Or, alternatively, a look at the much-loved 3rd person action-adventure from Michel Ancel.
Bio Menace (1993)
Reviewed by: Discussion - June 10, 2012
Another discussion review, this time of an action-packed platformer from the apogee stable. Starring our new favourite manly hero, SNAKE LOGAN.
Reviewed by: Discussion - June 10, 2012
Another discussion review, this time of an action-packed platformer from the apogee stable. Starring our new favourite manly hero, SNAKE LOGAN.
Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 21, 2012
Early first-person shooter from the Apogee stable.
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 21, 2012
Early first-person shooter from the Apogee stable.
Blood (1997)
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 14, 2010
Horror-themed 90s first-person shooter, powered by the Build engine.
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 14, 2010
Horror-themed 90s first-person shooter, powered by the Build engine.
Blood 2: The Chosen (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 1, 2004
Caleb's second outing uses Monolith's own Lithtech engine, and throws a bit of dystopian future into the mix of horror and dark humour.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 1, 2004
Caleb's second outing uses Monolith's own Lithtech engine, and throws a bit of dystopian future into the mix of horror and dark humour.
Carmageddon (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 27, 2007
Oh, you know. It's the one where you can run people over. And then other cars try and hit you. And stuff.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 27, 2007
Oh, you know. It's the one where you can run people over. And then other cars try and hit you. And stuff.
Carmageddon II: Carpocalypse Now (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 9, 2008
More auto-carnage, with a bit more spit and polish. Only a bit, mind.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 9, 2008
More auto-carnage, with a bit more spit and polish. Only a bit, mind.
Carmageddon: TDR 2000 (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 14, 2008
Even more death, destruction and twisted metal. But we're all bored of it by now.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 14, 2008
Even more death, destruction and twisted metal. But we're all bored of it by now.
Catacomb 3D Series (1991)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 4, 2014
Primordial first person shooters series, the first of which was created by iD software before Wolfenstein 3D.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 4, 2014
Primordial first person shooters series, the first of which was created by iD software before Wolfenstein 3D.
Clive Barker's Undying (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 4, 2007
I pretended I'm glad you went away, these four walls closing more every day, and I'm Undying inside - and nobody knows it but me...
Reviewed by: Rik - November 4, 2007
I pretended I'm glad you went away, these four walls closing more every day, and I'm Undying inside - and nobody knows it but me...
Commander Keen 4 (1991)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 1, 2003
This shareware platform game, an early creation of id software, showed us MS-DOS nerds that we could have console-style action on our boring beige PCs.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 1, 2003
This shareware platform game, an early creation of id software, showed us MS-DOS nerds that we could have console-style action on our boring beige PCs.
Commander Keen in Keen Dreams (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 7, 2020
aka "The Lost Keen", aka "Keen 3.5". Released between installments in the main series, this one takes him to a world of hostile vegetables.
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 7, 2020
aka "The Lost Keen", aka "Keen 3.5". Released between installments in the main series, this one takes him to a world of hostile vegetables.
Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 16, 2010
Cheerful EGA platformer from the Apogee stable.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 16, 2010
Cheerful EGA platformer from the Apogee stable.
Covert Action (1990)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 27, 2007
As we all know, covert action is the best kind of action. Rik dons a tuxedo and breaks into a Mafia safehouse...
Reviewed by: Rik - January 27, 2007
As we all know, covert action is the best kind of action. Rik dons a tuxedo and breaks into a Mafia safehouse...
Crusader: No Remorse (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 17, 2021
Action-packed isometric shooter made using the Ultima VIII engine.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 17, 2021
Action-packed isometric shooter made using the Ultima VIII engine.
Daikatana (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 5, 2024
The big shooter from John Romero that was going to be good... until it wasn't.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 5, 2024
The big shooter from John Romero that was going to be good... until it wasn't.
Dark Forces (1995)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 2, 2001
You rebel scum! A challenger to Doom, based on Star Wars.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 2, 2001
You rebel scum! A challenger to Doom, based on Star Wars.
Delta Force (1998)
Reviewed by: Discussion - September 2, 2012
Discussion review: we don our camouflage and head for the LZ in this shooter from Novalogic.
Reviewed by: Discussion - September 2, 2012
Discussion review: we don our camouflage and head for the LZ in this shooter from Novalogic.
Descent (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 1, 2001
3D shooter from the Doom days, pitting you against robot hordes in mines and caverns.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 1, 2001
3D shooter from the Doom days, pitting you against robot hordes in mines and caverns.
Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 21, 2008
Nine million good quotes and I gotta choose one that, er, doesn't work so well. It's the game of the film where you play that bloke in the white vest.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 21, 2008
Nine million good quotes and I gotta choose one that, er, doesn't work so well. It's the game of the film where you play that bloke in the white vest.
Doom (1993)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 13, 2015
After nearly 15 years and countless references to it elsewhere, we finally get around to a review of the game itself.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 13, 2015
After nearly 15 years and countless references to it elsewhere, we finally get around to a review of the game itself.
Doom 3 (2004)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 9, 2010
Long awaited follow-up to iD's classic shooter. Look out behind you!
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 9, 2010
Long awaited follow-up to iD's classic shooter. Look out behind you!
Doom 64 (2020)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 23, 2023
Installment in the Doom series originally released for N64, then many years later officially brought to PC courtesy of Night Dive studios.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 23, 2023
Installment in the Doom series originally released for N64, then many years later officially brought to PC courtesy of Night Dive studios.
Duke Nukem 1 and 2 (1991)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 14, 2015
Before Duke went 3D, he was the hero of these two platform games.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 14, 2015
Before Duke went 3D, he was the hero of these two platform games.
F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon (2005)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 31, 2022
Fear of the dark! Fear of the Daaaaark! I have a constant fear of creepy little girls! Horror themed shooter with bullet time, from Monolith.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 31, 2022
Fear of the dark! Fear of the Daaaaark! I have a constant fear of creepy little girls! Horror themed shooter with bullet time, from Monolith.
Far Cry (2004)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 30, 2010
Fight your way through a tropical paradise in this first-person shooter.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 30, 2010
Fight your way through a tropical paradise in this first-person shooter.
Giants: Citizen Kabuto (2002)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 1, 2008
Quirky 3rd-person action featuring three very different protagonists.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 1, 2008
Quirky 3rd-person action featuring three very different protagonists.
Golden Axe (1990)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 1, 2010
MS-DOS port of the classic Sega arcade beat'em up.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 1, 2010
MS-DOS port of the classic Sega arcade beat'em up.
Grand Theft Auto (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 2, 2004
Rik routinely nicks cars and beats people senseless, but his mum says deep down he's a good boy really.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 2, 2004
Rik routinely nicks cars and beats people senseless, but his mum says deep down he's a good boy really.
Grand Theft Auto 2 (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 27, 2007
Rik reluctantly dons his hoodie and hits the streets in search of 'respect' - whatever that means.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 27, 2007
Rik reluctantly dons his hoodie and hits the streets in search of 'respect' - whatever that means.
Grand Theft Auto III (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 12, 2019
The GTA series moves to the next level, in more ways than one, in this sequel.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 12, 2019
The GTA series moves to the next level, in more ways than one, in this sequel.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 13, 2021
Rik applies some hairspray to the mullet and heads back to the 80s in this period crime caper.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 13, 2021
Rik applies some hairspray to the mullet and heads back to the 80s in this period crime caper.
Half-Life (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2004
Was this the king of all first-person-shooters? Rik aids scientists in meddling with forces they don't understand, and then tackles the resulting swarm of alien monstrosities, to try and answer the question.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2004
Was this the king of all first-person-shooters? Rik aids scientists in meddling with forces they don't understand, and then tackles the resulting swarm of alien monstrosities, to try and answer the question.
Heretic (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 15, 2009
Take Doom and swap armour and chainguns for tights and a big wand. It's, erm, better than it sounds.
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 15, 2009
Take Doom and swap armour and chainguns for tights and a big wand. It's, erm, better than it sounds.
Hexen (1995)
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 2, 2003
The sequel to Heretic features new ideas for level design, three playable characters, and a really big solid mace.
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 2, 2003
The sequel to Heretic features new ideas for level design, three playable characters, and a really big solid mace.
Hexen 2 (1997)
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 8, 2006
Another round of fantasy first-person action with puzzles, hub based levels and of course big magical axes. This time, we've moved over to the Quake engine.
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 8, 2006
Another round of fantasy first-person action with puzzles, hub based levels and of course big magical axes. This time, we've moved over to the Quake engine.
Hocus Pocus (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 22, 2023
Another shareware platform game from the Apogee stable.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 22, 2023
Another shareware platform game from the Apogee stable.
Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 21, 2022
Indy's back again, looking for another mysterious artefact, in this Xbox port from 2003.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 21, 2022
Indy's back again, looking for another mysterious artefact, in this Xbox port from 2003.
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 1, 2002
Don't call it a Tomb Raider clone... Indy heads into 3D, as was the style at the time.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 1, 2002
Don't call it a Tomb Raider clone... Indy heads into 3D, as was the style at the time.
Interstate '76 (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 1, 2001
Rik breaks out his flares and big sideburns to get in the right frame of mind for some funky driving and shooting.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 1, 2001
Rik breaks out his flares and big sideburns to get in the right frame of mind for some funky driving and shooting.
Jazz Jackrabbit (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 27, 2020
The PC's answer to Sonic: a gun-toting space rabbit.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 27, 2020
The PC's answer to Sonic: a gun-toting space rabbit.
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 25, 2022
Kyle Katarn's back, and he's given up the Force again. Or has he? (No.)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 25, 2022
Kyle Katarn's back, and he's given up the Force again. Or has he? (No.)
Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 18, 2005
Rik is only slightly less badass than Mace Windu, as he tackles more Stormtroopers in a force-powered sequel.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 18, 2005
Rik is only slightly less badass than Mace Windu, as he tackles more Stormtroopers in a force-powered sequel.
Jill of the Jungle (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 15, 2020
Shareware platformer, and one of the earliest creations of Epic (Mega)games.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 15, 2020
Shareware platformer, and one of the earliest creations of Epic (Mega)games.
Knight Rider: The Game (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 14, 2009
A pointless flight into the below-par world of a game that should not exist.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 14, 2009
A pointless flight into the below-par world of a game that should not exist.
Mafia (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 9, 2024
Suits, cigars and tommy guns abound in this 30s-set crime caper.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 9, 2024
Suits, cigars and tommy guns abound in this 30s-set crime caper.
Max Payne (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 8, 2007
"The words were all there; the final keystroke was a punctuation mark to everything that had led to this point." Etc. Just be thankful I didn't try and write the whole review in this style.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 8, 2007
"The words were all there; the final keystroke was a punctuation mark to everything that had led to this point." Etc. Just be thankful I didn't try and write the whole review in this style.
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 19, 2008
"The past is a puzzle, like a broken mirror. As you piece it together, your image keeps shifting. And you change with it. It could destroy you, drive you mad. It could set you free." There's only one man in game-land who speaks like that, God love 'im.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 19, 2008
"The past is a puzzle, like a broken mirror. As you piece it together, your image keeps shifting. And you change with it. It could destroy you, drive you mad. It could set you free." There's only one man in game-land who speaks like that, God love 'im.
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 9, 2011
ALARM! World War II shooting, in game form, based on the PSX original.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 9, 2011
ALARM! World War II shooting, in game form, based on the PSX original.
Metal Gear Solid (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 7, 2023
Rik gargles some gravel, grabs his sneak suit, and makes like a jaded 90s tough guy to take on this console favourite.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 7, 2023
Rik gargles some gravel, grabs his sneak suit, and makes like a jaded 90s tough guy to take on this console favourite.
Monuments of Mars (1990, or possibly 1991.)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 6, 2018
Single-screen platform game from Apogee.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 6, 2018
Single-screen platform game from Apogee.
No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M’s Way (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 2, 2008
Yet another sequel with a slightly different title to its predecessor, meaning the two don't fit neatly alongside each other on the list. Why, God, why?
Reviewed by: Rik - November 2, 2008
Yet another sequel with a slightly different title to its predecessor, meaning the two don't fit neatly alongside each other on the list. Why, God, why?
One Must Fall 2097 (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 14, 2009
Q: If two enter the arena, how many must fall? A: The correct answer is one.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 14, 2009
Q: If two enter the arena, how many must fall? A: The correct answer is one.
Outcast (1999)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 27, 2007
This overlooked, voxel-powered classic brings us third person action in an exotic alien world.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 27, 2007
This overlooked, voxel-powered classic brings us third person action in an exotic alien world.
Outlaws (1997)
Reviewed by: Discussion - October 30, 2015
Stoo and Rik head out to the Old West for a discussion of this first-person shooter from LucasArts.
Reviewed by: Discussion - October 30, 2015
Stoo and Rik head out to the Old West for a discussion of this first-person shooter from LucasArts.
Pinball Fantasies (1992)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2014
Precursor to Pinball Illusions from 21st Century Entertainment.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2014
Precursor to Pinball Illusions from 21st Century Entertainment.
Pinball Illusions (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 20, 2002
Rik plays an even meaner mean pinball than the deaf dumb and blind kid.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 20, 2002
Rik plays an even meaner mean pinball than the deaf dumb and blind kid.
Powerslave (1996)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 29, 2007
When I was living this lie, fear was my game. people would worship and fall, drop to their knees! Build-powered first person shooter.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 29, 2007
When I was living this lie, fear was my game. people would worship and fall, drop to their knees! Build-powered first person shooter.
Prey (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 9, 2016
No, it's not the new one. It's the FPS from 2006, that should have been released in 1998.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 9, 2016
No, it's not the new one. It's the FPS from 2006, that should have been released in 1998.
Project: Snowblind (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 10, 2011
Sci-fi shoot 'em up from Crystal Dynamics, originally intended as a continuation of a famous and much-loved series. Until they changed their mind and it became a sci-fi shoot 'em up from Crystal Dynamics.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 10, 2011
Sci-fi shoot 'em up from Crystal Dynamics, originally intended as a continuation of a famous and much-loved series. Until they changed their mind and it became a sci-fi shoot 'em up from Crystal Dynamics.
Psycho Pinball (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 16, 2008
From the people who brought you Agitated Pinball, Furious Pinball and More-Than-Slightly-Unhinged Pinball.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 16, 2008
From the people who brought you Agitated Pinball, Furious Pinball and More-Than-Slightly-Unhinged Pinball.
Quake (1996)
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 18, 2007
id's follow-up to Doom ushered in a new generation of 3D game engines.
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 18, 2007
id's follow-up to Doom ushered in a new generation of 3D game engines.
Quake 2 (1997)
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 27, 2008
Take on an army of malevolent cyborgs, in this sequel to the famous first-person shooter.
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 27, 2008
Take on an army of malevolent cyborgs, in this sequel to the famous first-person shooter.
Quake IV (2005)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 24, 2014
A direct sequel to Quake 2, powered by id's Tech 4 engine but this time developed by Raven software.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 24, 2014
A direct sequel to Quake 2, powered by id's Tech 4 engine but this time developed by Raven software.
Quarantine (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 21, 2012
Driving, and shooting, is the name of the game in this taxi-based caper.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 21, 2012
Driving, and shooting, is the name of the game in this taxi-based caper.
Quarantine II: Road Warrior (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 17, 2020
More taxi-based shooting in this largely-forgotten sequel.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 17, 2020
More taxi-based shooting in this largely-forgotten sequel.
Realms of Chaos (1995)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 17, 2021
Another shareware platform game from Apogee.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 17, 2021
Another shareware platform game from Apogee.
Red Faction (2001)
Reviewed by: The J Man - June 3, 2008
Volition's shooter attempted to challenge Half-Life by, er, letting you blow holes in walls.
Reviewed by: The J Man - June 3, 2008
Volition's shooter attempted to challenge Half-Life by, er, letting you blow holes in walls.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein (2001)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 21, 2008
A re-imagining of the ancient first person shooter Wolfenstein 3D, using the Quake 3 engine.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 21, 2008
A re-imagining of the ancient first person shooter Wolfenstein 3D, using the Quake 3 engine.
Rise of the Triad (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 17, 2010
Early first-person shooter, featuring LUDICROUS GIBS.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 17, 2010
Early first-person shooter, featuring LUDICROUS GIBS.
Serious Sam 2 (2005)
Reviewed by: RT - January 15, 2015
First person shooter starring our gravelly voiced hero, Sam Stone. Actually the third in the series, despite the title.
Reviewed by: RT - January 15, 2015
First person shooter starring our gravelly voiced hero, Sam Stone. Actually the third in the series, despite the title.
Serious Sam: The Second Encounter (2002)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 3, 2010
"Am I the man, or am I the man?" Gravelly voiced hero Sam Stone takes on swarms of bad guys in this first-person shooter.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 3, 2010
"Am I the man, or am I the man?" Gravelly voiced hero Sam Stone takes on swarms of bad guys in this first-person shooter.
Shadowcaster (1993)
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 16, 2013
Early first person action with a bit of RPG thrown in, and a novel shapeshifting feature.
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 16, 2013
Early first person action with a bit of RPG thrown in, and a novel shapeshifting feature.
Shogo: Mobile Armor Division (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 6, 2005
There are legions of fanboys who go mad for anime styled Mecha action. Then there's Rik who got this one 'cos he saw it for £3 on eBay.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 6, 2005
There are legions of fanboys who go mad for anime styled Mecha action. Then there's Rik who got this one 'cos he saw it for £3 on eBay.
Sid Meier's Pirates! (2004)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 8, 2014
A tale of adventure on the high seas be awaiting ye, if ye dare! (Sincere apologies).
Reviewed by: Rik - June 8, 2014
A tale of adventure on the high seas be awaiting ye, if ye dare! (Sincere apologies).
Sin (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 3, 2002
One of a multitude of first-person shooters that sprang forth in the late 90s to challenge the Quake series.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 3, 2002
One of a multitude of first-person shooters that sprang forth in the late 90s to challenge the Quake series.
Sin Episodes: Emergence (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 2, 2021
Blade is back in this belated FPS follow-up.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 2, 2021
Blade is back in this belated FPS follow-up.
Soldier of Fortune (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 13, 2010
Shooting people into tiny pieces to make the world safe for democracy. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 13, 2010
Shooting people into tiny pieces to make the world safe for democracy. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.
Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angels (1996)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 13, 2001
Rik runs away from hordes of genestealers in this tactical first-person shooter, based on the old Games Workshop tabletop game.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 13, 2001
Rik runs away from hordes of genestealers in this tactical first-person shooter, based on the old Games Workshop tabletop game.
Spider-Man (2001)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 1, 2004
The web-slinger's first foray into 3D gaming, ported over from PS1.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 1, 2004
The web-slinger's first foray into 3D gaming, ported over from PS1.
Spider-Man: The Movie (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 24, 2012
Comic book movie capering, 2002-style, featuring Spidey and the Green Goblin (but not Chad Kroeger).
Reviewed by: Rik - January 24, 2012
Comic book movie capering, 2002-style, featuring Spidey and the Green Goblin (but not Chad Kroeger).
Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force (2000)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 19, 2003
The good news is, it's first person Star Trek action! The bad news is, Tuvok is your boss.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 19, 2003
The good news is, it's first person Star Trek action! The bad news is, Tuvok is your boss.
Star Wars: Rebel Assault (1993)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 6, 2017
FMV meets Star Wars in the early 90s as Rookie One takes on the Empire.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 6, 2017
FMV meets Star Wars in the early 90s as Rookie One takes on the Empire.
Star Wars: Rebel Assault II – The Hidden Empire (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 2, 2017
More video, more shooting, and more Star Wars as Rookie One returns.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 2, 2017
More video, more shooting, and more Star Wars as Rookie One returns.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2009)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 7, 2022
Take control of Darth Vader's (very) secret apprentice in this Star Wars hack 'em up.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 7, 2022
Take control of Darth Vader's (very) secret apprentice in this Star Wars hack 'em up.
Starship Troopers (2005)
Reviewed by: The J Man - March 29, 2011
Come on, you apes! Do you want to live forever?! First person shooter, guest reviewed by the J-Man.
Reviewed by: The J Man - March 29, 2011
Come on, you apes! Do you want to live forever?! First person shooter, guest reviewed by the J-Man.
Stranglehold (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 20, 2016
John Woo brings back his Hard Boiled hero Tequila, in game form at least, for this third person slow-motion bullet fest.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 20, 2016
John Woo brings back his Hard Boiled hero Tequila, in game form at least, for this third person slow-motion bullet fest.
Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri (1996)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 3, 2002
A sadly overlooked gem from Looking Glass Studios. Climb into your suit of big stompy powered armour and gather your squad for some futuristic first-person combat in huge open spaces.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 3, 2002
A sadly overlooked gem from Looking Glass Studios. Climb into your suit of big stompy powered armour and gather your squad for some futuristic first-person combat in huge open spaces.
The Chaos Engine (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 5, 2007
An engine that causes chaos, eh? Sounds like my first car! Er, complaints to the usual address.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 5, 2007
An engine that causes chaos, eh? Sounds like my first car! Er, complaints to the usual address.
The Operative: No One Lives Forever (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2008
The name's Good. A Force for Good. With a license to make up terrible introductions for reviews.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2008
The name's Good. A Force for Good. With a license to make up terrible introductions for reviews.
Thief 2: The Metal Age (2000)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 3, 2005
A second installment of first-person stealth that encourages you to avoid bloodshed while you steal every piece of loot you can find. This time it's all gone a bit steampunk.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 3, 2005
A second installment of first-person stealth that encourages you to avoid bloodshed while you steal every piece of loot you can find. This time it's all gone a bit steampunk.
Thief: The Dark Project (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 16, 2005
Incredibly immersive game of first-person stealth, from Looking Glass studios. In a fantasy city where religious fanatics control industry and pagan gods lurk on the fringes of civillisation, you take on the role of a master thief. Stay out of sight, avoid combat, and help yourself to priceless treasures.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 16, 2005
Incredibly immersive game of first-person stealth, from Looking Glass studios. In a fantasy city where religious fanatics control industry and pagan gods lurk on the fringes of civillisation, you take on the role of a master thief. Stay out of sight, avoid combat, and help yourself to priceless treasures.
Tomb Raider: Legend (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 9, 2024
Lara finally makes an appearance on FFG in this mid-series reboot.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 9, 2024
Lara finally makes an appearance on FFG in this mid-series reboot.
Tron 2.0 (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 28, 2015
Rik fights for the users in this belated follow-up to the groundbreaking film.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 28, 2015
Rik fights for the users in this belated follow-up to the groundbreaking film.
Unreal (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 23, 2008
90s first person shooter, with stunning graphics. Also the first outing for a long-running series of game engines.
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 23, 2008
90s first person shooter, with stunning graphics. Also the first outing for a long-running series of game engines.
Unreal 2: The Awakening (2003)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 10, 2009
More sci-fi shooter action, and another shiny 3d engine from Epic.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 10, 2009
More sci-fi shooter action, and another shiny 3d engine from Epic.
Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior (2003)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 23, 2016
First person shooter based on Warhammer 40k. No, you don't play as a Space Marine.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 23, 2016
First person shooter based on Warhammer 40k. No, you don't play as a Space Marine.
Wheel of Time (1999)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 13, 2009
First Person Shooter, based on Robert Jordan's series of epic fantasy novels.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 13, 2009
First Person Shooter, based on Robert Jordan's series of epic fantasy novels.
Wolfenstein 3D (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 10, 2007
Primtive as it may look today, this is an enormously important ancestor of modern first person shooters.
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 10, 2007
Primtive as it may look today, this is an enormously important ancestor of modern first person shooters.
Worms (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 29, 2005
Little annelids blast each other to crap with bazookas, in the famous triumph of gameplay over graphics.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 29, 2005
Little annelids blast each other to crap with bazookas, in the famous triumph of gameplay over graphics.
XIII (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 30, 2008
You're not a human being, just a number that's tattooed on your neck. Time to ask "WHO AM I?!" while gunning down a few faceless henchman in the process.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 30, 2008
You're not a human being, just a number that's tattooed on your neck. Time to ask "WHO AM I?!" while gunning down a few faceless henchman in the process.
Zone Raiders (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2010
If you think the name's bad, wait until you play the game. In fact, don't even bother playing. Just read the review.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2010
If you think the name's bad, wait until you play the game. In fact, don't even bother playing. Just read the review.
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