Developers are able to enable things like cover mechanics, hidden rooms waiting to be discovered, or platforming sections to keep things fresh between firefights.
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RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2
Is Red Dead Redemption 2 just a western version of Grand Theft Auto? Well, if it really is, what’s wrong with that? Like GTA, the Red Dead franchise has established itself among the best third-person shooters ever made.
ALAN WAKE
There’s a reason why Alan Wake’s sequel has so much excitement around it. While it not may be a “traditional” shooter, it’s still one of the best third-person shooters.
RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER
Rebooting the Tomb Raider franchise in 2013 gave Lara Croft a much-needed breath of fresh air. The sequel, Rise of the Tomb Raider, is one of the best in its class.
HITMAN 3
Like Tomb Raider, the Hitman franchise has seen a massively successful revitalization. It culminates in Hitman 3, an amusement park of stealth action.
SOCOM II U.S. NAVY SEALS
Many younger gamers don’t realize how good the SOCOM franchise was back on the PlayStation 2. While games like Halo were all the FPS rage, SOCOM II U.S. Navy Seals was the game for the tactical shooter genre.
Dead Space is a frightening horror game that doubles as one of the best third-person shooters of all time. Others on this list toe the line between shooter/action and survival horror.