Game:

Kill Switch (2003)

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Before Spec Ops: The Line rocked audiences, kill.switch laid the groundwork for countless cover shooters to come. It's a subversive third-person shooter that pulls no punches with its difficulty or its complicated morality. It's something of an underrated classic these days, and I wanted to shine a light on this clever gem that inspired games like Uncharted and Gears of War!

Time stamps:
0:00 - Gameplay intro
0:43 - The first true cover shooter
1:43 - Kill Switch's setting and mechanics
3:38 - Smart and aggressive enemy AI
4:12 - This is a HARD game
4:37 - Mission structure and pace
6:18 - The game's arsenal and enemies
7:24 - Spec Ops comparisons
9:11 - Subversive plot elements
11:07 - Difficulty can get too brutal
12:13 - Game length and replay value
14:18 - Odd but endearing soundtrack
14:56 - Overall recommendation
16:24 - Song list and closing comments