Five Things That Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli Looks For In a First-Person Shooter

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Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli talks on Newsweeks Blog about what 5 things an FPS game should have and mention a game that did it right.

Draw me in
Why it matters: When you’re a developer yourself, it can be hard to truly play a game and stop analyzing every detail. I like games that manage to make me forget I am playing and immerse me into a game world. Every gamer has had these moments--you start playing and when you are back in the real world you wonder where all the hours went. One sure way that works for me is to make me the hero inside my favourite movie--drop me right into the action and keep up the pace. Another way is to intrigue me with a story and a cast of characters full of suspense and plot twists that keep me guessing right up to the end.
Who did it right: Call of Duty 4 puts me on an adrenaline-filled roller coaster ride and makes me feel like the hero. For story and characters, I would go with the Metal Gear Solid series--it delivers a multi-layered and intricate storyline that serves as a major motivation for me.

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