Best Shooter

The shooter subgenre, though commonly associated with the first-person variety, actually covers a few different types of action games. First-person shooters, light-gun games, arcade-style flight combat games, and others all fall under this category. Here are GameSpot's finalists for 2003's Best Shooter:

Call of Duty (PC)

Publisher: Activision
Developer: Infinity Ward
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"Most anyone who plays games would more than likely be very impressed with Call of Duty's authentic presentation, well designed and often very intense single-player missions, and fast-paced, entertaining multiplayer modes." -Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review

Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge (XBOX)

Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: Microsoft
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"The awesome online mode and strong single-player segment combine to make Crimson Skies an easy game to recommend." -Jeff Gerstmann, from GameSpot's Full Review

Freedom Fighters (PC, XBOX, GC, PS2)

Publisher: EA Games
Developer: Io Interactive
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"Anyone looking for thrilling action with refined control and a great premise need look no further than Freedom Fighters." -Jeff Gerstmann, from GameSpot's Full Review

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (PC, XBOX)

Publisher: Rockstar Games
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
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"Max Payne 2 is just a remarkable production, and what it lacks in length or volume it more than makes up for in quality and density." -Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review

Panzer Dragoon Orta (XBOX)

Publisher: Sega
Developer: Smilebit
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"Panzer Dragoon Orta is an outstandingly well-executed game, featuring gameplay that's easy to grasp but rewards continued practice, exceptional graphics and sound, and a lot of worthwhile extras." -Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review

And the Winner is...