This article focuses on FPS beginners and explains recommended FPS games.
First, we will introduce some tips on how to choose the best game. Along with that, we will also touch on how to determine the genre that suits you, the benefits of free games, and the difference between online battles and cooperative play. Next, we will introduce the features and appeal of classic FPS games such as "Call of Duty", "VALORANT", and "Fortnite", which are easy for beginners to play.
We'll also compare the merits of PC and console as playing environment options.
Tips for choosing the best FPS games for beginners
The key to choosing a game recommended for FPS beginners is to first determine the genre that suits you. The reason is that there are many different types of FPS games, and beginners often have trouble choosing one. The reason is that there are a wide variety of genres, such as titles that allow you to enjoy realistic battles set on the battlefield, works that incorporate science fiction and fantasy elements, and those that have attractive character designs and storylines.
As such, in order to choose the best game for beginners, it is important to first determine the genre that suits you. There are also points to consider when choosing, such as whether you want an FPS that focuses on online battles or an FPS where you defeat the CPU in cooperative play. If you are worried that you will not be able to maintain your motivation even after purchasing a paid FPS game, it may be a good idea to start with a free-to-play FPS game.
Find the genre that suits you
When starting an FPS, choose one that matches your favorite genre. Specifically, the following points are important when choosing a genre:
– Do you place importance on graphics, character design, or story?
– Do you want to emphasize action or tactics?
– Do you like to play against other players or do you prefer to play cooperatively?
- Free to play or paid?
Some FPS games put a lot of effort into graphics and character design, while others, especially free-to-play titles, don't put much effort into graphics. Some have a story mode, while others have almost no story mode or story, so that may not suit your taste. Also, each character has special abilities, and there are various characteristics for each title, such as highly tactical games and games that focus on cooperative play with other players, so find one that suits you.
Benefits of starting with free games
Here are some benefits to starting with free-to-play FPS games such as APEX and VAROLANT:
- Easy to get started even for beginners
- Try out a few games to find the one that suits you best
- Getting used to the game will make it easier to transition to paid titles
If it's free, it's a great point that you can start as a trial. It's easy to attract more players, and if that happens, you'll feel like the game you're playing is popular, which means you can enjoy it even more.
Differences between online battles and cooperative play
The differences between online battles and cooperative play are as follows:
- Online battles: Players split into enemies and allies and fight each other
- Cooperative play: Team up and work together to complete missions
In the case of online battles, there are various rules so you won't get bored easily, and the ranked matches help you maintain your motivation. In the case of cooperative play, you can enjoy the sense of unity by completing missions such as defeating large enemies together.
A classic title for FPS beginners
Below are some recommended FPS titles for beginners:
- Call of Duty series
- VAROLANT
– APEX
- Fortnite
- Overwatch
CoD is a classic FPS game, and although it has not been as popular in Japan in recent years as it once was, it is characterized by its speed, with many encounters with enemies, making it ideal for practicing aiming.
Other titles have been popular in recent years, and instead of simply shooting enemies, you need to fight using special abilities and other advanced play. It's difficult for beginners, but if you're bored because CoD is too simple, this may be a better fit.
If you want a relatively simple FPS, I recommend CoD.
"Call of Duty" is a highly popular series among FPS games, with new titles released once a year. One of the features of the series is that players can enjoy realistic developments set in modern and past wars. There are also titles that are set in the future, in which case there is a boost function that allows players to fly in the air, and each character has their own abilities. The titles that are set in the present or past do not have special abilities, and are FPS games where players can enjoy simple gunfights.
One of the good things about CoD is that there are various rules and modes, and the range of ways to enjoy it is wide. Depending on the rules, there are many times when you come into contact with the enemy, so it is highly recommended for those who want to practice aiming. However, since the enemy's health is low compared to APEX, I think it is not suitable for practicing chasing aim by continuing to hit the enemy with bullets.
However, the latest version is sold for around 8,000 yen, so the financial hurdle is high, which is unfortunate. The number of players is biased towards the latest version, so if you are not a PC gamer, it may be a good idea to buy the latest version cheaply second-hand and try it out for the first time.
The appeal of the sci-fi battle world "VAROLANT"
"VAROLANT" is the latest FPS game, and its feature is that it takes place in a sci-fi battle setting. Players control unique characters and fight against enemies using their own abilities and special moves. It is an FPS in which the way you use your abilities on each map and how you cooperate with your allies are very important. It's a good idea to try out different things yourself and study tactics, but if you are a complete beginner and don't know how to use skills, it is also very effective to study by referring to videos on YouTube, etc.
Compared to other FPS games, the level of anti-cheat measures is high, and the anti-cheat system is built in so that cheaters can be detected during a match and banned, so there are fewer cheaters in this game.
Initially, it was only available on PC, but due to being free to play and becoming increasingly popular thanks to the influence of game streamers, it was also released for PS4 and PS5.
APEX: Master your pursuit aim
APEX is a battle royale-style FPS where you fight using items and character-specific skills. Since enemies have high health and you have to hit them with a lot of bullets, I think it's a good practice for tracking aim. You can also damage enemies with skills and items, so how you use them is also important. Since you'll come into contact with enemies less often, if you want to practice aiming instantly, I think CoD is better.
There seem to be some issues with the game, such as a high frequency of bugs and a large number of people using cheats and converters, but it's free to play, so I recommend it.
If you like high difficulty, I recommend Fortnite.
Although this is not strictly an FPS but a TPS shooting game, I also recommend Fortnite. It is a battle royale style game where you win if you survive until the end, but it has an element that other games do not have, which is building. It is very difficult to get used to the building controls, but it is recommended for those who are motivated by a higher difficulty level.
It's free to play, so if you try it for a while and find that you can't get used to the controls, you can just try other titles.
PC vs. Console Options
Some people may be wondering whether they should play on a PC or a console such as a PS4 or PS5, so I would like to briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of both.
Benefits of playing on PC
The advantages of playing on a PC are that you can increase the FPS value of the game screen and operate quickly with a keyboard and mouse. On a console, the maximum FPS value is 60 FPS, but on a PC you can sometimes get 240 FPS. A higher FPS value gives you an advantageous environment to play in, so PCs have an advantage in games that allow cross-play between platforms.
Among PC players, there are rare cases where players use cheats that violate the terms of service, so playing on a PC may increase the chances of encountering cheaters. Also, the PC itself is much more expensive than console machines, so the cost is high.
Benefits of playing on a console
The advantage of consoles is that they are cheaper to purchase than PCs. When purchasing paid software such as CoD, another advantage is that you can purchase the disc version second-hand at a low price even when the download version is not on sale.
The disadvantage is that the FPS value is lower than on PC. If you have money to spare, it may be better to play on PC.
Summary: Best games for FPS beginners
When choosing an FPS game, choose one that suits your tastes, as the game may or may not have special skills and rules. If it's free, you can start playing without too much fuss, so it's recommended to choose a free one.
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