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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Beginning gaming?

I asked ChatGPT to recommend a first-person shooter for a PC, and got the following response:

🎯 1. Portal 2 (Valve)

  • Type: Puzzle-based first-person game (no combat).

  • Why it’s great for beginners: Teaches movement, camera control, and first-person navigation without any pressure. It’s witty, clever, and relaxing.

  • Bonus: You’ll finish it feeling confident handling any FPS camera.


🚀 2. Halo: The Master Chief Collection (especially Halo: Combat Evolved or Halo 3)

  • Type: Classic sci-fi shooter with a campaign.

  • Why it’s great: Intuitive controls, clear visuals, forgiving enemies on easy mode, and strong aim assist if you use a controller.

  • You’ll learn: Movement, aiming, weapon management, and basic shooter flow.


🏜️ 3. Borderlands 2 or 3

  • Type: Story-driven “looter shooter” with RPG elements.

  • Why it’s great: Tons of fun, colorful style, and leveling up makes it forgiving if you miss shots.

  • You’ll learn: Gunplay variety, exploring, and managing upgrades.


👻 4. Far Cry 5 or Far Cry 6

  • Type: Open-world adventure shooter.

  • Why it’s great: You can approach missions however you want — stealthy or loud — and difficulty can be adjusted at any time.

  • You’ll learn: Exploration, stealth, long-range aim, and using vehicles.


🧟 5. Bioshock: The Collection

  • Type: Narrative-driven sci-fi/horror shooter.

  • Why it’s great: Great story and pacing; easy modes let you enjoy the plot without dying constantly.

  • You’ll learn: Aiming, use of powers (“plasmids”), and FPS storytelling.


🔫 6. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)

  • Type: Military shooter campaign (you don’t have to play online).

  • Why it’s great: Polished controls, stunning visuals, and short, self-contained missions.

  • You’ll learn: Realistic weapon handling, cover use, and situational awareness.


🕹️ If you want to start super gently

Try Portal 2 first — it’s relaxing and will make normal shooters feel natural afterward.
Then move to Halo or Far Cry 5 — both are intuitive and rewarding for first-timers.

 

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