First Person POV games are immersive, exciting, and often pretty popular. However, despite that, some just blow the others out of the water. Whilst No Man's Sky is immersive and exciting to play thanks to the new update, there are many other games that players will love if they enjoy first-person POV games like this one. Since No Man's Sky's update, many new players have found themselves immersed in the open-world exploration of the universe around them. For many, it has changed their perspectives on first-person games, with them realizing that there's more to this perspective than just first-person shooters.
First Person POV games are often so versatile that it can make the most simplistic of stories unbelievably tense and exciting. Take No Man's Sky, for example. The storyline is interesting but it can be a little slow and confusing at times, but the beautiful planets and landscapes and interactions keep the player engaged and interested. This is the power of a first-person POV game.
No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky is a wonderful example of how great first-person games can be without it being an FPS. This game focuses on the beauty of what the player is looking at as well as making sure they always have something to do.
Most players and fans of No Man's Sky have found themselves sitting down and playing for hours on end without even realizing it. This is thanks to the multiple quests and missions to complete as well as the hundreds of animals and materials to find and scan. All of this makes this game a wonderful addition to the first-person genre and worth a play now that most (not all) frustrating bugs have been fixed.
Ultima Underworld
It would be wrong to not mention the mother of this genre. Ultima Underworld was created in 1992 and served as the pioneer for expansive 3D worlds, light mechanics, use of magic and was a wonderfully exciting dungeon bash.
Whilst it is a particularly low-quality game nowadays, it's still worth playing since it essentially created first-person games and is still pretty interesting to play, even if some of the magic is lost in time. What makes this game so special is how inventive it was. It created a brand new style of gaming where players could become someone else rather than simply controlling a character on the screen.
Prey
This sci-fi game is a little different from the previous two since it's an FPS. However, Prey is an absolute classic, even though it only came out in 2017. Whilst it should be noted it is rated Mature, Prey is a wonderful example of how to do an immersive and often tense FPS without making it too linear.
Whilst the title and the initial look into the game may look scary, horror is not the prime genre here, with just a few jumpscares and creepy moments. Ultimately, this game utilizes the first-person perspective wonderfully with the use of mimics that dot around your screen forcing the player to be equally as perceptive and paranoid throughout.
System Shock 2
Prey may not be classed as horror but System Shock 2 most certainly is. It was also created by the same people who made Ultima Underworld, which instantly shows that they know what they're doing.
System Shock 2 is a perfect blend of survival horror and RPG with an impressive 92% on Metacritic that is guaranteed to keep you entertained and immersed as the player explores a cyberpunk starship in search to stop the deadly outbreak that has devastated the world. This game utilizes the first-person perspective to keep the player just scared enough but equally as determined to succeed, it's truly an amazing game.
Dishonored
Dishonored is a first-person action game where you play as a bodyguard turned assassin. It's not really like No Man's Sky and more like Prey in the sense that the player uses stealth and power to get around. However, what makes this so special is how wonderfully it is done.
Dishonored is not intended for kids since it can be pretty gory but for those who don't mind that, it's incredibly immersive and makes anyone playing feel like a badass. Published in 2012 and the sequel published in 2016, fans will love playing every game in this brilliant franchise and will feel powerful doing it. Dishonored uses several different ways to complete a mission to its advantage, allowing for stealth, combat, or magic to be used. This lets players think for themselves as well as allowing them to feel true to the character they are playing as.
Bioshock
Bioshock is an extremely popular game, and for good reason too! It's another first-person shooter and now has three games for fans to enjoy playing and with one more on the way, it's time to get familiar with them.
Interestingly, Bioshock is considered a spiritual successor to the System Shock series, with many of the team working on it previously before Bioshock. This already shows how great this game really is. However, what makes this game a wonderful first person is the exciting landscapes that surround you throughout the game. Players encounter underwater cities and fight foes with badass weapons which all serve to immerse the player wonderfully.
Skyrim
Now every gamer knows about Skyrim and the Elder Scrolls Series and how amazing they can be. Each open-world first-person game brings a new bucketload of lore and stories that keep fans, gamers, and other plays interested.
Most players will end up racking in about 100-200 hours on this game, which only proves how immersive and well done it is. Most of the time players will lose themselves in the game. The beautiful scenery and amazing battles make this game unlike any other and is a must-play for anyone interested in first-person games.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call Of Pripyat
Similar to Skyrim, what makes this game so amazing is just how much there is to do. Whilst there is still a storyline, Call Of Pripyat always has something to look at or do, making the player feel fully immersed in the character they're playing.
This game elevated the franchise to new heights and new levels of immersion as the player becomes a man sent to the Chernobyl exclusion zone. The player gets to explore a historical landmark whilst picking off the many factions of mutants, outlaws, and more, meaning you'll have an endless amount to do.
Doom
If you're a gamer then its extremely likely that you've heard of Doom. Probably because it's one of the biggest and most entertaining games out there.
Using every weapon differently, there is never a dull moment when the player's looking through the eyes of the Doom Slayer. Ignoring the VR version for a second, this game is all types of badass and immersive since you play a character who just goes through the map, killing everything he sees in a brutal and gory fashion.
Perfect Dark
With 97% on Metacritic, Perfect Dark is worth playing, even if it is on a Nintendo 64.
As the player becomes Special Agent Joanna Dark, they will often find themselves lost within the game. Despite its graphics compared to now, it remains a challenging and immersive experience that most fans adore.