5. Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
It’s not uncommon now for first person shooters set in war settings to have an emotionally charged narrative, but back in 2006 Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 was one of the first. Set behind the German lines, players assume control of Sergeant Matt Baker of the 101st Airborne Division and are responsible for disrupting the German forces before friendly forces advance.
While the various set piece moments are thrilling, it’s the softer moments that make this game so memorable. Developer Gearbox Software makes sure that every one of the principle soldiers in your squad get some kind of characterization beyond simple stereotypical roles.
This makes every moment much more climactic, as you will never know when exactly someone in your group will die. All of this is wrapped in a solid package that offers solid shooting, superb voice acting, good visuals, and some clever level design that never punished users for experimenting with different types of weapons.
