A first-person shooter, shortened to FPS, is a game where the camera shows the world from the character's point of view. The player sees the game as if they are looking through the character's eyes.
How FPS games play
Most FPS games focus on aiming, positioning, reaction time, map knowledge, and weapon control. Some are realistic and tactical, while others are fast, colorful, and arcade-like.
FPS can mean two things
In gaming, FPS can also mean frames per second. Context matters: "an FPS game" usually means first-person shooter, while "60 FPS" usually means frame rate.
Players often compare FPS games by movement feel, weapon balance, map design, matchmaking, and online performance.