10 PC games that every gamer should own

The gaming industry has always been a medium of entertainment for their customers with new games rolling out each and every year. A gamer picks a game based on the genre or the content and entertainment the game offers. A lot of enhancements have been seen in the world of gaming in the past few years including realistic shooting, driving and also life-like graphics.Some of the incredible games such as Unchartered 3 which is released on consoles is not available on PC though there are games made for PC which are close to challenging Unchartered 3. PC has always been the most used platform to play games for many years because of its minimal cost and also the capability to play any type of game without further addition of hardware. Here is a slideshow on 10 PC games that every gamer should own:Note: The games covered are most of the recent ones, and don’t include games released after 2010.

#10 FIFA 13

FIFA has been EA’s most popular franchise. A new version of FIFA releases every year with a lot of improvements which include improved visuals, gameplay and also the online mode. FIFA 13 impressed most of the gamers because of it’s improved graphics, and also good gameplay than its predecessor. The EA Sports developed game was released for PC, PS 3, Xbox and also many other consoles in September, 2012.

To many, FIFA 13 is better than the latest installment of the game, and has received a lot of positive feedback from critics for its smooth gameplay and incredible visuals.

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#9 Sniper Ghost Warrior 2

Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 is the second installment of the Sniper Ghost Warrior series. It is a tactical shooter video game developed by City Interactive and was released in March, 2013. The game’s plot is about a private security consultant, Captain Cole Anderson who has to retrieve a bio-medical weapon from a CIA mole named Maddox.

The gameplay of Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 was enhanced from the previous version. Realistic bullet physics was introduced which is about how a bullet will travel depending on the wind, distance and bullet drop factors while sniping targets.

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#8 Max Payne 3

Max Payne 3 is the third part of the famed Max Payne series. The game was developed by Rockstar Studios and was released in May, 2012 for PS3 and Xbox 360 and for PC in June, 2012.

The game is about a former detective named Max Payne who has turned into a vigilante after the death of his wife and daughter. Nine years later after their deaths, Max is employed as a private security consultant in Brazil only to be surrounded by more deaths and betrayals.

The game’s presentation, storyline and gun-play has been acclaimed by many leading game critics.

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#7 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scroll V: Skyrim is an action-role playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios. It was released in November, 2011 for Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It should be noted that Skyrim is not a direct sequel to the previous Skyrim series.

The game’s plot is about the player’s strategy to defeat a dragon named Alduin whose prophecy is to destroy the world.

Skyrim’s character development was widely praised by critics while the game’s weak melee combat and lack of polish were criticised. The game sold over 20 million copies on all the platforms it was released for.

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#6 Dishonored

Dishonored is a stealth action-adventure game developed by Arkane Studios. The game released for Windows, PS3 and Xbox 360 in October, 2012.

Dishonored is about a person named Corbo Attano, bodyguard of the Empress of the Isles who is framed for her murder, and is forced to become an assassin. Convo seeks revenge on the people who led the conspiracy against him.

The game received positive reviews for its storyline and impressive gameplay.

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#5 BioShock Infinite

BioShock Infinite is a first-person shooter developed by Irrational Games, and is the third installment of the famed BioShock series which was released for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in March, 2013.

The game’s plot is about a former Pinkerton agent, Booker Dewitt who is sent to Colombia to rescue Elizabeth. After Booker rescues Elizabeth from captivity, a war takes place between the nativist and elite founders.

The gameplay, visual designs and the plot of the game was widely praised by game critics, and it is worth mentioning that BioShock Infinite was the top-selling game in Steam’s digital top 10 PC charts in the first week of its release.

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#4 Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3 is an open-world action adventure FPS game developed by Ubisoft Montreal which was released for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 in November, 2012. Far Cry 3 is the third installment of the Far Cry series.

The plot of the game is about Jason Brody whose vacation in an island between the Indian and Pacific Oceans goes wrong after his friends get kidnapped by the pirates and must find a way to escape it.

The game was widely praised by critics for it’s open world design, gameplay, and also the plot while the multiplayer of the game was reprehended.

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#3 Sleeping Dogs

If you are looking for a game that will keep you hooked for hours, then look no further.

Sleeping Dogs is an open world action-adventure game which was developed by Square Enix in collaboration with United Front Games. The game was released for the PS3, Xbox 360 and also PC in August, 2012.

Sleeping Dog’s plot revolves around a person named Wei Shen, an undercover cop whose fighting skills that include shooting, martial arts is tested throughout the game while he races around the street, bursting drug trafficking and also fighting against the Triads.

The voice acting, combat and the presentation of Hong Kong was widely praised by leading game critics while the graphics, animation and short storyline were criticised.

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#2 Battlefield 4

Battlefield 4 is a first-person-shooter game developed by EA Digital Illusions. The game was released for PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One in October, 2013.

The game’s plot is about Recker, a sergeant working with a U.S. special operations squad named “Tombstone” who has to confront Admiral Chang who plans to usurp China’s government which will result in a war with the United States.

The game was praised for its graphics, multiplayer and gameplay, however the storyline was widely criticised.

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#1 Crysis 3

Crysis 3 is a first-person-shooter game developed by Crytek UK and Crytek Frankfurt, and is the third installment of the famed Crysis series and a direct sequel to Crysis 2.

Crysis 3 was released for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in February, 2013. The game is about Prophet who takes on the corrupt CELL corporation seeking revenge.

Crysis 3 has received many awards such as the Most Valuable Game by PC Gamer, Game Informer Best of Show and Electric Playground Best of E3. The game’s visuals, story and controls have been widely acclaimed by many critics.

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