All articles tagged with #first person
Resident Evil Requiem alternates between Grace Ashcroft’s terrifying first-person segments and Leon Kennedy’s action-packed third-person sections, delivering a well-balanced mix of fear and carnage; the reviewer ultimately prefers Leon but praises having both perspectives.
During the Xbox Partner Preview, Rebellion unveiled Alien Deathstorm, a first-person action-horror hybrid set on a storm-ravaged off-world colony where a Combat Engineer must survive shifting monsters and a planet-wide Deathstorm; drawing on 1980s sci-fi and Lovecraftian horror, the game blends tense exploration with high-octane shooter action and will release on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud with Play Anywhere and Game Pass.
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish is an upcoming first-person action-RPG from Teyon set in modern New York, adapting Hunter: The Reckoning 5th edition for a semi-open, story-driven experience. Players create customizable characters, join a monster-hunting cell, and resolve quests through a mix of force, stealth, or social tactics, with romance options and companion bonding that influence endings. Influences include Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines, Deus Ex, and Baldur’s Gate 3, with a Summer 2027 release on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud (Xbox Play Anywhere).
Focus Entertainment and Mad About Pandas announced Yerba Buena, a first-person puzzle-platformer told from the perspective of an NPC in an abandoned game world. Set in a surreal 1970s San Francisco, Barb uses a device called the Oscillator to copy and reapply movement and physics to solve inventive environmental puzzles as she works to save the city. The game is headed to PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam), with a release date to be announced.
Silent Hill: Townfall is a first-person horror game set in a foggy 1996 Scottish town, where protagonist Simon Ordell hunts for clues armed with a pocket TV and a mysterious drip, confronting grotesque monsters through stealth, combat, and puzzles; developed by Screen Burn and unveiled during a PlayStation State of Play, with a 2026 release window and a Steam wishlist.
Blumhouse Games will publish Vermila Studios' first‑person horror adventure Crisol: Theatre of Idols on February 10, 2026 for PC via Steam and current-gen consoles; set on a cursed Hispania island, the player Gabriel wields blood as weapon, with a Steam demo available now that has a Mostly Positive rating.
THQ Nordic announced Fatekeeper, a first-person fantasy RPG set to enter Steam Early Access this winter, featuring exploration, combat, magic, and player choices, with a gameplay trailer showcasing its immersive world and dynamic battles.
Capcom's 'Resident Evil: Requiem' will feature both first-person and third-person perspectives, allowing players to switch between them, and is set to release on February 27, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game follows FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft in a horror-themed, linear single-player experience, building on the series' shift to first-person gameplay.
Capcom revealed brief gameplay snippets of Resident Evil Requiem, showcasing both first- and third-person perspectives, emphasizing tense horror and action elements, with the game set to release on February 27, 2026, across multiple platforms.
Resident Evil Requiem (Resident Evil 9) will feature both first-person and third-person perspectives, allowing players to switch between them at will, a first for the series, and is set to release on February 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The article discusses the reveal and hands-on experience of Resident Evil Requiem (RE9), highlighting its dual perspective gameplay, atmospheric design, and the mysterious new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft. While the game offers both first- and third-person views and maintains a horror atmosphere reminiscent of previous entries, the preview leaves many questions about its tone, story, and gameplay direction unanswered, with the release scheduled for early 2026.
Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline game in the series, returns players to Raccoon City with a focus on survival horror, featuring a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, and offering both first-person and third-person perspectives. The demo showcases tense exploration, puzzles, and a new giant monster enemy, maintaining the franchise's signature atmosphere of dread. The game is set to release on February 27, 2023.
Obsidian's upcoming first-person RPG, Avowed, set in the same world as Pillars of Eternity, emphasizes player choice and features a more action-oriented combat system. The game showcases magic alongside traditional combat, with abilities based on an elemental system. Players will have companions, such as Kai and Giatta, who join in combat and conversations. The game's forgiving approach allows for easy respeccing and adaptability. The plot follows the character as the Envoy on a mission to investigate a spiritual plague called the Dreamscourge in the area of Shatterscarp, with tensions rising among local factions. The game's vibrant visuals stand out, but early footage suggests a need for improvement in combat impact.
The upcoming Indiana Jones game, "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," developed by MachineGames, has sparked a debate over its decision to be first person rather than third person. However, the choice makes sense given MachineGames' history with first-person games and the potential for unfavorable comparisons to other third-person adventure games. The game will feature both first-person gameplay and third-person cutscenes, similar to CD Projekt Red's approach with Cyberpunk 2077. Ultimately, the debate over the game's perspective is likely to be short-lived.
Developer MachineGames explains that the decision to predominantly use first-person perspective in Indiana Jones and The Great Circle was to create an immersive experience and differentiate the game from other action-adventure titles, while still showcasing the iconic character through seamless transitions to third-person for traversal and cutscenes. The game aims to put players in the shoes of Indiana Jones, allowing for a more intimate exploration of the world and a chance to truly become the iconic hero. Set to launch in 2024 on Xbox Series X and S and PC, the game will also be available on Game Pass.