Hardest Competitive Multiplayer Games For Newcomers

This month I'm looking forward to Mario Kart 7 . It's just one of those games that you can pickup and play whenever you want, and I plan on playing it throughout December and well into the new year. Since some folks are talking about what they're excited for next year, I'd have to say Halo 4 and Bioshock: Infinite are on the top of my l


Platforms: PC

Players familiar with the classic Counter-Strike formula will appreciate Valorant for its unique hero shooter spin. Valorant pins squads of heroes against each other in a futuristic narrative where the light itself becomes weaponized - alongside a wide variety of technological advanceme


Developer Valve Corporation's video games are highly optimized for the keyboard and mouse setup. With many of their games being PC exclusives, it's no wonder why using a keyboard, and a mouse is intuitive for Team Fortress 2. The game offers controller support, yet the keyboard and mouse duo is easier to


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It's hard to ignore the apparent advantages of playing Minecraft on PC versus a console. With more customizable textures, versions that are several ahead, and an endless wave of mods to integrate into the vanilla game, PC is the definitive platf


Maps in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive are mostly new, but some of the classics from Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Source have been remade for CS: GO . If you're like many CS: GO players, you've played the game for over 100 hours. This is ranking the 10 best Counter-Strike: Global Offensive m


Platforms: PC , PS4 , Xbox One , Nintendo Switch

Players who want an alternate take to the Call of Duty experience will love the F2P value that Warface offers. In Warface , players get to experience an assortment of game modes akin to a typical multiplayer FPS. They also get to choose among a variety of combat roles, each with unique abilities - such as healing, or replenishing ammo or shie


There is at least one reason why Train has appeared in Counter-Strike, Counter-Strike: Source , and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive . It happens to be a delightful map that is relatively balanced for both teams. Sprinting into A site like the game is Call of Duty is just about the worst thing you can do. Plenty of players think Call of Duty and CS: GO are similar. Attackers are advised to stick together, communicate with team members, and choose a bomb site. Both bomb sites on Train can be reached easily, so you may as well have your squad with you when plant


The newest addition to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' s lineup of maps is the level "Zoo." Also added to the list of maps playable in competitive mode is a map called "Workout." The level Zoo is located in San Fransisco Bay. While walking through the map of Zoo, you may hear a lot of animal noises such as monkeys and birds. Unfortunately, you won't see those animals since its only fish that can be found in Zoo. The concept of Zoo works well, but the map may need some adjustments before it can be considered a top CS: GO

Gameplay-wise, Black Squad certainly boasts decent graphics and sounds for a free title. Despite its graphical strength, the small maps do mean players get into action much faster than in other games, much to the chagrin of some FPS fans. Regardless, the game remains reminiscent of counter-strike classic Offensive gameplay, where fast-paced combat is replaced by tactical approaches. This game is a good option for fans who want to get more strategic with their FPS experie


Updated on 21 March, 2022 by Rhenn Taguiam: With Savathun, the Witch Queen, finally making her move as one of the most cunning villains of Bungie’s Destiny 2, players can evidently feel a bit burnt out fully exploring the sci-fi shooter’s rather deep lore. And for newcomers to multiplayer FPS games , keeping up with both the demands of the story mode and the skill-based gameplay of Destiny 2 PVP can make the genre quite overwhelming for them. Thankfully, FPS genre novices can rely on some multiplayer titles to make the genre more appealing to t


Given the first-person viewpoint of this game, it's easy to see why using a keyboard and mouse is optimal for players who employ guns. Of course, melee players don't really need to do the same since they can just swing wildly in the vicinity of most enem


Unlike other battle royales, environments in Warzone are based on real-life conflict areas. Weapon caches and ammo stashes are scattered all across the region, with high-rise buildings and houses serving as perfect hiding spots or sniping zones. Players in teams or solo need to keep their eyes peeled in this realistic iteration of the battle royale experie


As a result, DotA 2 is overwhelming for newcomers. Playing the game is like learning a new language. Nothing really makes sense, and the terms and strategies don't really carry over from any other game (except other MOBAs). Like Counter-Strike , this game has a large pre-established player base that will probably be toxic to newcomers from the get