What is a Shooter

A shooter is a game that uses ranged combat as a primary mechanic and can be divided into a variety of subgenres.

Basic Mechanics

Cover

This refer to a degree of exposure to an enemy fire. Notice that this is related with how much the body of the player is exposed. Some games incorporate a “snap-to-cover”, where a player can command their character to cover behind the object. While other consider that some weapons can partially or even fully penetrate a cover.

Range

This is the distance which the weapon can maintain accuracy. Some weapons are more effective on short than at long range.

Lines of Sight

Refers to the player line of sight and how far they can see in the environment. Having a variety of lines of sights is crucial for an well balanced and interesting shooter experience.