The PlayStation 5 offers plenty of challenging titles for gamers who love first-person shooters.
First-person shooters have been a staple of the gaming industry since the early 90s, when Wolfenstein and Doom set the early standard for the genre. Since then, FPS has become one of the dominant genres of gaming, challenging players worldwide with single-player games and online multiplayer titles.
The PS5 has taken Sony’s gaming platform to the next level, offering smoother gaming experiences online and off. FPS is a big part of the Playstation world, with the online store offering titles old and new for the PS5. Contemporary boomer shooters, huge online battle royales, and cult classics are all available through the platform. While difficulty in video games is subjective, many of these titles offer tough gaming experiences that will challenge any seasoned pro. 10 Quake
Quake was a groundbreaking moment in FPS history that took players to a Lovecraftian-inspired universe that started a franchise. In 2021, the remastered version of Quake introduced a whole new audience to all the fun, fast-paced action of the classic shooter for current-gen consoles.
Quake is an unrelenting and chaotic game, with various difficulty modes to test the player’s skill. The hardest mode is Nightmare, where the player’s health is topped at 50 and enemies hit harder and faster. Quake is a classic shooter with tough enemies and fun gameplay that will appeal to all genre fans. 9 Ion Fury
Ion Fury is a retro shooter that offers players a fun challenge filled with fast gunplay and pop-culture references. Highly influenced by games such as Duke Nukem, this cyberpunk shooter follows Shelly «Bombshell» Harrison, as she takes on the hordes of cybernetically enhanced enemies, created by arch-villain Dr. Jadus Heskel.
The game offers various difficulty modes for seasoned FPS players. However, even on normal difficulties, Ion Fury supplies a tough challenge for the average gamer. The varied weaponry offers alternative firing modes for different situations, while the assortment of enemies can quickly overwhelm players. Ion Fury is all about the fun and doesn’t take itself too seriously. The game will appeal to fans of classic shooters looking for a new challenge. 8 Necromunda: Hired Gun
Platforms: Playstation 5, Playstation 4, GeForce Now, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows
Released: 2021
Developers: Streum On Studio
Genre: Action, First-Person Shooter
This challenging single-player FPS game is set in the Warhammer 40k universe and is based on the popular tabletop skirmish game Necromunda. Players take on the role of a mercenary, working for some of the most dangerous gangs in the city. The game is fast, gritty, and a lot of fun.
