DUSK

This is shooter perfection and something fans of the classics need to experience. Maybe it doesn't redefine what is possible with video games, but it beats out basically every other shooter I've ever played. I know I'll be replaying this for years to come and I look forward to seeing what fans are capable of with mod tools. It feels great to have the golden age of shooters back.

Dusk is easily one of the best pure-action FPSes to come along in years, mixing gunplay and exploration in equal measure. The level design is the highlight but there are plenty of extras to keep you playing, including four optional goals per level, endless levels where waves of creatures spawn one after the other and even deathmatch multiplayer. One of the nice features of the goals is you can choose an individual level to play, which shows off the care put into weapon placement.

All in all, DUSK is an easy sell to those who’ve played and loved Quake, Half-Life, and DOOM. Those who would very much like a game that plays exactly as they do. Inheriting the wonderful aspects of 90s shooters, DUSK‘s visceral combat, peerless atmosphere, and emphasis on exploration over blockbuster set pieces all lend it the unmistakable air of a well-constructed shooter. It does have one or two minor flaws, including the aforementioned balance hiccups and some degree of repetition.