By Mark Sammut & Gerardo Molina
More so than most other genres, first-person shooters are just tailor-made for power fantasies that enable players to feel like unstoppable juggernauts. A few of the greatest FPS games for feeling OP are Doom, Halo, and indie darlings like Ultrakill, and they all deliver gameplay loops that are relatively different. They also come with unique weapons, mechanics, level structures, and tones.
Although some titles pit players against insurmountable odds and present them with a considerable challenge, others are perfect for making them feel like they’re the single most powerful entity in the universe. Here are some of the best FPS games out there for players who want to feel overpowered.
Bulletstorm
Mayhem And Destruction Everywhere
- Players can use environmental hazards to kill their enemies
- Large variety of strange, yet complex weapons
Bulletstorm is one of those shooters that came out back when adult humor, ridiculous shooting mechanics, and compelling stories were the main attraction. This game not only rewards players for killing their enemies in different and creative ways, but it also allows them to feel extremely overpowered as they decimate the hordes of enemies before them.
Players can take advantage of the various weapons in the game and also use the environmental hazards around them, such as electricity, to deal with anyone who crosses their path. Bulletstorm's whip is a particularly satisfying OP weapon, and the campaign is tailor-made to allow players to cause as much mayhem as possible with it.
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus
Challenging, But Skill Gives An Advantage
- Over-the-top story
- Players get new skills after a specific point in the game
When played on the hardest difficulty available, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is by no means an easy game. However, as players progress through the story and get more comfortable with the shooting mechanics and the way enemies work, they might find it increasingly easier to deal with them.
On top of this, players will get a few new special skills after a certain point in the game, which will further increase their ability to face any obstacles in their way. With an over-the-top story and a heartwarming sense of camaraderie, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is, overall, a great title.
Trepang2
The Ultimate Super Soldier FPS Game
- Slow-Motion and camouflage are constantly available (though they have timers)
- Dual-wielding weapons is absurdly satisfying
In the last decade or so, boomer shooters have become incredibly common, to the point of over-exposure. Don't get me wrong, games like Dusk, Cultic, Postal: Brain Damaged, and Slayers X are all bloody awesome throwbacks that work as OP fantasies, and I would recommend all of them. However, it is refreshing to play a modern game that takes inspiration from another era (or franchise) rather than the '90s and Doom. Trepang2 is a spiritual successor to F.E.A.R., albeit with most missions focusing on action over horror.
You play essentially as a super soldier tasked with taking out bases and areas filled with enemies, including beings that have evolved beyond humanity. Even on the lower difficulties, Tepang2's AI enemies are fierce, demanding that players take an aggressive run-and-gun approach. Mowing down targets results in a burst of satisfying gore, and the weapons have fantastic feedback. While you aren't overpowered compared to the bosses, you are definitely a one-man army when taking out most of the foot soldiers, and you can destroy dozens of enemies in quick succession. Once you pick up the ability to dual-wield most guns, Trepang2 goes from incredible to genre-defining.
Halo Infinite
Playing As Master Chief Is Always Empowering
- The grappling hook makes the experience more fun
- Many enemies cower in fear when they see the Master Chief
Ever since the first Halo game was released in the early 2000s, playing as the Master Chief has been extremely empowering, as players can deal with hordes of Covenant soldiers in the blink of an eye.
Granted, enemies like Elites, the Flood, and Brutes are not that easy to deal with. However, there’s just something very satisfying about seeing groups of Grunts running away from the Master Chief in horror as they yell “Demon!”. The addition of the grappling hook in Halo Infinite makes the experience even more entertaining and allows for combat mechanics to be more fast-paced. This, along with the various multiplayer maps available, makes the game great.
Cyberpunk 2077
Enough Cyberware And Weapon Upgrades Make V A Menace
- Fast-paced action
- Many weapons are broken in the best possible way
It’s fair to say that when Cyberpunk 2077 was first released, it wasn’t in the best condition. However, over the years, the game has been improved upon and patched significantly, delivering an outstanding experience that most players love nowadays. Cyberpunk 2077 not only features devastating weapons that can be upgraded, but also useful Cyberware augmentations that allow V to be overpowered. Cyberware like the Gorilla Arms makes it possible for V to throw devastating punches, turning their fists into a deadly weapon.
This, along with the fast-paced combat mechanics that this title features, makes the overall experience very entertaining and will undoubtedly give players the feeling of power that they’re looking for. Due to being an RPG, Cyberpunk 2077 gives players plenty of options in crafting their version of V, allowing for a wide assortment of broken builds.
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