6. F.E.A.R. (Developed by: Monolith Productions)

F.E.A.R. Gameplay

In F.E.A.R. players take control of the Point Man, a First Encounter Assault Recon soldier tasked with taking down an army of telepathically controlled super soldiers. Players fight through hallways, labs, warehouses, and other unique settings that allow combat for both the player and the enemies to be adapted.

With a wide arsenal of weapons to take down enemies, F.E.A.R. even adds in some slow-motion features to up the fun. Upgrading your health and abilities also comes at a unique price, facing your fears.

Despite being released in 2005, F.E.A.R. is considered to have some of the greatest enemy AI to this day. It’s nothing ground breaking but it is a beautiful combination of level design and AI, it feels as though the AI was customized for every level. Enemies will even attempt to crawl under fallen debris while their teammates give them cover fire. Another great feature is the voice recordings, enemies call out where the player is in detail, “Over behind the bookcase!” instead of, “Over there!” It’s a detail that really immerses you into the action.

Slip into slow motion and get the drop on enemies before they get the drop on you.