Why do FPS games have terrible single player?

I own a lot of FPS games becuase I play multiplayer a lot but I almost never play the single player becuase most of them are terrible. I tried playing black ops but I got bored in about an hour its just the same crap over and over again. Other games in other genres usually mix things up to get rid repetion Uncharted for example mixes things up with platforming and puzzles most shooters on the other hand is just shooting the same 3 or 4 enemies for 8 hours. Even Bioshock one of the best FPS games I have played got really boring towards the end becuase you basiclly fight the same few enemies the whole game. The only reason that game isnt another mediocre shooter is the story and atmosphere. The best FPS I have ever played by far is HL2.

Why do Call of Duty players complain about crappy FPS games? Because they play Call of Duty.

Try Crysis, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and Call of Pripyat, The Darkness.

Why do Call of Duty players complain about crappy FPS games? Because they play Call of Duty.

Try Crysis, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and Call of Pripyat, The Darkness.

UpInFlames

Bioshock was good, i guess its like the above person said alot of them concentrate on multiplayer and action set pieces

borderlands has almost no story but is an amazing game while i find black ops singleplayer horrendous *Shrugs*

[QUOTE="racing1750"]COD4 had a good SP :?Oki_

no

I dont get how you can find black ops "boring", it was extremely intense and very good.

Stalker was quite good i guess... if you have a good pc.

Maybe your just bored of the genre. try something new.

I own a lot of FPS games becuase I play multiplayer a lot but I almost never play the single player becuase most of them are terrible. I tried playing black ops but I got bored in about an hour its just the same crap over and over again. Other games in other genres usually mix things up to get rid repetion Uncharted for example mixes things up with platforming and puzzles most shooters on the other hand is just shooting the same 3 or 4 enemies for 8 hours. Even Bioshock one of the best FPS games I have played got really boring towards the end becuase you basiclly fight the same few enemies the whole game. The only reason that game isnt another mediocre shooter is the story and atmosphere. The best FPS I have ever played by far is HL2.

Oki_

Because you've played only current gen. mainstream FPS's that focus on MP, with the obvious exception of other titles (2-3) since i can't read your mind. Its only natural to feel that way, with such a minuscule selection of FPS's that you played. What in flying **** did you possibly expect?

Here, son. FPS's with legendary stories.

Why do Call of Duty players complain about crappy FPS games? Because they play Call of Duty.

Try Crysis, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and Call of Pripyat, The Darkness.

UpInFlames

[QUOTE="Oki_"]

I own a lot of FPS games becuase I play multiplayer a lot but I almost never play the single player becuase most of them are terrible. I tried playing black ops but I got bored in about an hour its just the same crap over and over again. Other games in other genres usually mix things up to get rid repetion Uncharted for example mixes things up with platforming and puzzles most shooters on the other hand is just shooting the same 3 or 4 enemies for 8 hours. Even Bioshock one of the best FPS games I have played got really boring towards the end becuase you basiclly fight the same few enemies the whole game. The only reason that game isnt another mediocre shooter is the story and atmosphere. The best FPS I have ever played by far is HL2.

Lucianu

Because you've played only current gen. mainstream FPS's that focus on MP, with the obvious exception of other titles (2-3) since i can't read your mind. Its only natural to feel that way, with such a minuscule selection of FPS's that you played. What in flying **** did you possibly expect?

Here, son. FPS's with legendary stories.

[QUOTE="UpInFlames"]

Why do Call of Duty players complain about crappy FPS games? Because they play Call of Duty.

Try Crysis, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and Call of Pripyat, The Darkness.

Black_Knight_00

Not terrible, but I can imagine someone gets the impression that FPS campaigns are shallow if all they play is Call of Duty. They're decent, and fun to play if you've got a day or two with nothing to do, but they obviously lack substance when compared to some of the other shooters mentioned here.

Try a Half-Life game or Metroid Prime.

[QUOTE="racing1750"]COD4 had a good SP :?Oki_

no

[QUOTE="UpInFlames"]

Why do Call of Duty players complain about crappy FPS games? Because they play Call of Duty.

Try Crysis, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and Call of Pripyat, The Darkness.

Black_Knight_00

I was bashing Call of Duty before most of its current fanbase even knew it existed. F*** it, I was bashing Call of Duty before most of its current fanbase was BORN. :P

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[QUOTE="UpInFlames"]

Why do Call of Duty players complain about crappy FPS games? Because they play Call of Duty.

Try Crysis, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and Call of Pripyat, The Darkness.

UpInFlames

I was bashing Call of Duty before most of its current fanbase even knew it existed. F*** it, I was bashing Call of Duty before most of its current fanbase was BORN. :P

[QUOTE="racing1750"]COD4 had a good SP :?Oki_

no

TC is right, HL1, HL2, Metro2033, Halo, Bioshock, all have bad single-player.LiftedHeadshot

Becuase most fps focus on mp.

Would you rather have a great 12 hr sp campaign or a mp that you can put 100+ hrs into.

Ya, some of the third one is third person, but it counts, like how halo has thrid person driving parts.

Would you rather have a great 12 hr sp campaign or a mp that you can put 100+ hrs into.James161324

A great 12 hour sp campaign.

I own a lot of FPS games becuase I play multiplayer a lot but I almost never play the single player becuase most of them are terrible. I tried playing black ops but I got bored in about an hour its just the same crap over and over again. Other games in other genres usually mix things up to get rid repetion Uncharted for example mixes things up with platforming and puzzles most shooters on the other hand is just shooting the same 3 or 4 enemies for 8 hours. Even Bioshock one of the best FPS games I have played got really boring towards the end becuase you basiclly fight the same few enemies the whole game. The only reason that game isnt another mediocre shooter is the story and atmosphere. The best FPS I have ever played by far is HL2.

Oki_

Because everyone is too busy playing MW2 multiplayer. No offense, people, but there are other games out there.

Of course, I'm talking about the fanboys, not ALL of the MW2 players.

medal of honor: frontline had a memorable sp campaign. the opening d-day level blew my mind back in the day.

I'm starting to wonder what people will be expecting out of campaigns of FPS.

[QUOTE="James161324"]Would you rather have a great 12 hr sp campaign or a mp that you can put 100+ hrs into.DraugenCP

A great 12 hour sp campaign.

halo ce had a good single player for back in da day. still is very fun

[QUOTE="LiftedHeadshot"]TC is right, HL1, HL2, Metro2033, Halo, Bioshock, all have bad single-player.TheOtherTheoG

Unfortunately it has become acceptable for games these days to feature multiplayer (that you must pay extra for if you're on the 360) as the main game and the single player as throw away bonus content you can skip.

This is why I tend to stick to games made prior to this generation.

[QUOTE="UpInFlames"]

Why do Call of Duty players complain about crappy FPS games? Because they play Call of Duty.

Try Crysis, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and Call of Pripyat, The Darkness.

Black_Knight_00

[QUOTE="James161324"]Would you rather have a great 12 hr sp campaign or a mp that you can put 100+ hrs into.DraugenCP

A great 12 hour sp campaign.

LOL yup same here... multiplayer is fun in doses but the best FPS live or die on their single player campaign.

Nobody wants to go back to the darkness and despair that was the Quake 3 years.

I enjoyed the single player in FPSs though.

I dont get how you can find black ops "boring", it was extremely intense and very good.

Stalker was quite good i guess... if you have a good pc.

MW2 has a good single player.

COD these days is just a Michael Bay movie on steroids minus the story and twice the plot holes...

Anyway I think most FPSs purposely shaft singleplayer. Games just aren't about making great stories anymore...

bioshock cod + UO killzone 2 MOH: Frontline Red Faction + 2 Return to castle wolfenstein : operation resurrection half life half life 2 timesplitters 2 timesplitters 3 all had campaigns i enjoyed.campzor

Aren't quite a few of those games if not most, like well over 3 years old?

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[QUOTE="racing1750"]COD4 had a good SP :?Djmaster214

no

opinions, eh? Okay then. Modern Warfare 2 had a very touching and sophisticated story, miles ahead of the boring, cliche story of Half Life 1 and 2!!! *runs away*