It's less widespread in terms of platforms than Wolfenstein 3D, but is available on Steam as part of the Apogee Throwback Pack. Like Wolfenstein 3D, Blake Stone offers a hefty challenge with lots of levels to explore, and is still worth playing today, particularly for those who like their games to kick their ass now and then. It still wasn't really 3D, though.īlake Stone also improved on Wolfenstein 3D's limited interactivity: in id's classic, you could open doors and occasionally push blocks aside to reveal secret passageways in Blake Stone, meanwhile, you could make use of vending machines to restore your health - assuming you had enough coins on hand, of course - plus toggle switches and use traps to kill off bad guys without firing your weapon. It also brought us a solid automap system, textured floors and ceilings, and friendly NPCs whom you weren't supposed to shoot. Pete: The underappreciated not-quite-sequel to Wolfenstein 3D added a number of interesting elements to the mix - most notably a non-linear level progression, allowing you to take the central elevator back and forth between floors you've already visited. It's also available on pretty much every modern platform in the known universe by now, so you shouldn't have too much difficulty tracking down a copy. Wolfenstein is still incredibly fun to play today - though those used to WSAD controls and circle-strafing may find the control scheme of the original PC version somewhat tricky to adjust to - and offers a substantial, lengthy challenge for those willing to go the distance.
And, in the sort-of sequel Spear of Destiny, the Angel of Death. Well, realistic until the zombies start showing up, that is. Wolfenstein 3D is a very different beast to modern-day shooters, though it's a curious blend of the "must grab all the shinies!" mentality of a pure arcade game - you even have a score and lives - and the blood-and-guts "OMG NAZIS" approach of a more realistic shooter. Pete: While not the first true first-person shooter to hit the market, id Software's Wolfenstein 3D is often credited with kicking off the genre's explosion in popularity, and is thus indirectly responsible for the glut in shooters we've had in the last few years.
Think we missed something? Let us know in the comments. We at Team USG put our heads together and came up with this possibly-definitive list of the best classic first-person shooters you really should play if you haven't already. We explored said history a while back with our Blast from the Past series ( Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) but you may be wondering what are the best classic FPS titles that still hold up well today? The first-person shooter genre is not only one of the most popular styles of game out there today, it's also a genre with a long history.
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