first-person shooter

American  

noun

1. a type of video game in which the player assumes the field of vision of the protagonist, so that the game camera includes the character's weapon, but the rest of the character model is not seen. FPS

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first-person shooter British  

noun

1.  FPS.  a type of computer game in which the player aims and shoots at targets, and the graphics displayed are seen from the viewpoint of the shooter

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Etymology

Origin of first-person shooter

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

Others say social media’s algorithmic ability to capture, cultivate and control attention makes it fundamentally different from teen-friendly romantasy novels, Marvel movies or first-person shooter games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Once his online classes are over, Luis zones out playing a first-person shooter game called "Half Life," often for five hours a day.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Daily active user numbers of “Delta Force,” a first-person shooter game, surpassed 30 million in September, one year after its launch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

In a statement addressing fans Tuesday on the Playstation blog, Ellis said his team “been listening closely to your feedback since the launch” of the team-based first-person shooter game on Aug. 23.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024

We were evenly matched at most games, but he could trounce me at certain titles, especially anything in the first-person shooter genre.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline