Summary
Bethesdahas transformed from a developer of amazing western RPGs into one of the biggest video game companies around, which was acquired by Microsoft in a blockbuster move. The company has made a name for itself by developing and publishing some of the greatest video games players can get their hands on.
The many first-person games under Bethesda’s umbrella are in a class of their own, featuring action-packed gameplay loops and riveting stories that will keep fans coming back for more. For players looking to explore their catalog, these are some of the best first-person titles in their library.
Arkane Studios is known for developing some stellar immersive sims, andDeathloop, published by Bethesda, is no exception. Players step into the shoes of Colt Vahn, a protagonist caught in a time loop who must kill eight Visionaries in one run to escape this predicament.
Death can be frustrating in this game, but it also serves as a learning experience and encourages players to experiment with their approach in later runs. Players will love how satisfying it feels tocarry out a bunch of kills in quick successionwithout being spotted, something that Arkane excels in.
It’s a shame thatDishonored 2wasn’t as successful as its predecessor, since the level design and gameplay are top-notch in this title. The addition of two protagonistsenhances the game’s replayability too, encouraging players to use the diverse suite of powers for both protagonists to make the most of the game’s level design.
From the moment players go through the imaginative Clockwork Mansion, they’ll realize how magicalDishonored 2’s level design is. More immersive sim fans need to check out this title, since they’re missing out on something special.
Fans expected breakneck shooting action in aWolfensteinreboot, andThe New Ordercertainly delivered in this regard. Going akimbo with two shotguns and obliterating enemies in mere seconds never ceases to be engaging.
However, what really surprised fans aboutThe New Orderwas its sublime storytelling. Fans would have scoffed at the idea of B.J. Blazkowicz being the protagonist of a story-heavy adventure, but the excellent writing and direction ofThe New Orderturned its story into one of the game’s biggest highlights.
MachineGames was tasked with developing anIndiana Jonesgame, which worried fans since a first-person adventure starring Indy seemed like an odd choice. It didn’t help thatWolfenstien: Youngbloodleft many fans disappointed and worried about the future of this developer.
All of these complaints were silenced whenThe Great Circlecame out and comfortably established itself as the bestIndiana Jonesgame ever made. The manner in which both the main story and the side quests tied together was brilliant, and it helped that MachineGames' writing elevated both the funny and serious moments of this title.
Fans were over the moon when they got their hands on the 2016Doomreboot, a game that surpassed all their expectations. The game combined classic arcade shooting action with modern gameplay advancements to make for a delicious and bloody cocktail full of gore and violence.
Players were encouraged to be mobile and land Glory Kills to refill their health in frenetic, action-packed set pieces. Their skills evolved naturally over the course of the game as their arsenal of weapons expanded, allowing combat to reach new heights as the Doom Slayer washounded by hellish demonswho wanted to stop this monster by any means necessary.
Preyis easily one of the most underappreciated video games ever made, featuring what just might be the best gameplay, story, and atmosphere present in an Arkane Studios game. Players control Morgan Yu, a scientist trapped in a social experiment who breaks free from their prison and must traverse thedesolate and sinister halls of the Talos I Space Stationto find his brother.
What makesPreyso much fun to play is how it doesn’t hold a player’s hand, and instead assumes that they’ll understand how to manipulate the game’s tools to their advantage. Enemy variety may be lacking inPrey, but that’s a small price to pay for the incredible gameplay that will keep fans hooked till the very end.
To this day,Skyrimstands out as one of the greatest western RPGs ever made that fans still can’t get enough of. The Dragonborn is dropped into a massive world full of endless possibilities as they step into Whiterun and initiate a quest that establishes them as the hero of the tale.
Despite its flaws, there’s something aboutSkyrim’s magic that keeps fans coming back for more. It helps that the active modding community has enhanced the title’s longevity, ensuring that players will have a great time exploring the massive world ofSkyrimand the wealth of content it has to offer.
New Vegasis arguably the greatestFalloutgame ever made, combining both old and new elements of this genre to make for a delightful time. Thesheer number of permutations and combinationsstemming from the game’s role-playing opportunities ensure that fans will keep coming back for more.
The Courier’s simple journey to deliver a package transforms into a grand plot to take over New Vegas, with several pretenders to the throne asking the Courier to help them out in this goal. Of course, the player can go rogue and team up with Yes Man to take control of New Vegas for themselves if they wish, enhancing the suite of options at the player’s behest when it comes to the main story.
