: In 1962, Spacewar! introduced digital ship-to-ship combat. By 1973, Maze War established the very first FPS perspective.
Shooting games, or "shooters," are a foundational subgenre of action video games where players use ranged weapons—typically firearms—to defeat enemies. Known for testing a player's reflexes and spatial awareness, the genre has evolved from simple arcade blips into complex, multi-billion dollar franchises. Core Subgenres of Shooters Shooting Games
: The camera is positioned through the eyes of the character, placing the player at the center of the action. : In 1962, Spacewar