Best Of
Nothing screams nostalgia more than light-gun games.
Back in the day, arcade games such asDuck Huntcaptivated players during the heyday of arcade gaming.
With time, these games have evolved into more intense and action-packed shooting experiences.
But we can’t forget where it all started.
Here are the best light gun games of all time.
Although the devs are reluctant to label it that way, they prefer the label guided first-person experience.
Nevertheless, it’s a worthwhile experience.
But it does help, especially since its events kick off from the previous title.
One downside, however, is that it’s too nice for gamers.
If you’re like me and prefer more of a challenge, crank up the difficulty setting.
You’ll certainly get more necromorphs that don’t go down easily.
Release year:2009
Platforms:Nintendo Wii and PS3
4.
House of the Dead
The arcade era popularized the use of the undead as targets.
This classic rail shooter is a tad different from the rest.
For starters, ammo conservation is critical.
The spray and pray' analogy doesn’t work here.
Secondly, the game rewards precision.
Headshots give you bonuses and drain your adversaries' health pretty fast.
If you’re tired of the endless shooting, the game keeps the pace exciting with hostage rescue episodes.
The in-between episodes can crack you up, especially when you find the petrified hostages hiding in crawl spaces.
Besides being funny, they can also be annoying.
If you shoot a hostage, you end up losing precious points.
Once again, the title puts the focus on precision.
TheHouse of Deadfranchise has several spin-offs and five mainline titles.
Moreover, it seamlessly blends moments fromResident Evil 0, 1,and3.
However, the game has its drawbacks.
The on-rails format sacrifices exploration for linearity, and difficulty spikes can be punishing.
Release year:2007
Platforms:Wii, PlayStation 3
2.
Time Crisis
Time Crisisis among the few titles with realistic moments for a light gun game.
The game is a household name among arcade fans, and the realism is one of the reasons.
You play as an agent, and your task is to rescue the president’s daughter.
Hence, to succeed, you must kill your foes before the clock runs out.
Doing so gives you a time extension, which is handy in the next section.
Release year:1995
Platforms:Arcade, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, iOS
1.
Duck Hunt
A legendary name in the arcade scene isDuck Hunt,the game that started it all.
Back then, it was one of the few top games compatible with the Nintendo Zapper gun.
The game provides you with the option of shooting either one duck, two ducks, or clay pellets.
You risk being your dog’s laughingstock if you fail to get all the ducks.
Playing the game on Wii U has a different perspective.
It retains the gameplay, but you use the Wii Remote instead of a Zapper gun.
This adds a layer of immersion to the intuitive controls.
As you complete the levels, the action becomes faster, which is the game’s progression technique.
For better competitive action, you’re able to have another player control the ducks.
Essentially,Duck Huntis a memorable light gun game that deserves a comeback.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
