Nearly everything about Halo 2's multiplayer is excellent. Those features are taken for granted today, although Halo 2's gameplay sure isn't. Instead of browsing through multiple lobbies or setting up a LAN party, players select their favorite mode and hop straight into a match. Microsoft's Xbox series of consoles would continue to push online features thanks to Halo 2's quintessential multiplayer experience.

Halo 2was a game-changer for not only the FPS genre but console gaming at large. As such, it seemed appropriate to highlight even more of the best arena-shooting romps. Still, there are signs of life yet, with hyped titles like Halo Infinite looming on the horizon, along with various indie projects looking to bring an arena shooter renaissance. Updated Apby Stephen LaGioia: The arena shooter seems to have seen its heyday come and go, giving way to Battle Royales and open-world epics that shy away from the faster, closed-in nature of the subgenre. From Unreal Tournamentto Halo, here are the best arena shooters ever made, ranked from worst to best. A dead genre by today's standards, arena shooters set the groundwork for most FPS titles today and are still worth experiencing. Deemed 'arena shooters' by most, this subgenre of FPS focuses on weapon pickups, map control, and a massive skill ceiling. RELATED: 10 FPS Games To Play If You Like GoldenEye 007Īll of that said, most FPS games still take inspiration from these classic games. Full 3D meshes are used instead of 2D sprites, dial-up internet isn't needed to compete with others, and the variety of game types in FPS games easily trump what was available decades ago. First-person shooters have come a long way since the days of MIDI Maze and Doom.

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