FPS
2 of 2abbreviation or noun
plural FPSs
: first-person shooter
The single-player gameplay is solid but more old school than typical modern FPSs.—
Anthony Goelz
Anthony GoelzExamples of fps in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebAlex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2024
These predictably come with blockers to lock them at 50% for a shallower input, ideal for FPS games.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Overwatch 2 heroes will no longer need to be unlocked through Battle Pass or via purchase, taking some of the grind out of the now free-to-play team FPS.
—Amrita Khalid, The Verge, 19 Mar. 2024
Dark Forces was a ground-breaking 1995 FPS and revolutionized the genre with LucasArts’ Jedi engine, adding literal depth to shooters by pioneering overlapping floors–something the Doom engine couldn’t deliver.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
There is still work that needs to be done to ensure FPS becomes the best school district in the nation.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2024
The title is also special for Ubisoft because, although the company has many FPS games available, this will be their first one in a high-adrenaline arena setting.
—Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 21 Aug. 2023
Abbreviation or noun
Here’s a sample of penetration energy generated from 1200 FPS muzzle velocity at 40 yards.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2024
These predictably come with blockers to lock them at 50% for a shallower input, ideal for FPS games.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Overwatch 2 heroes will no longer need to be unlocked through Battle Pass or via purchase, taking some of the grind out of the now free-to-play team FPS.
—Amrita Khalid, The Verge, 19 Mar. 2024
Dark Forces was a ground-breaking 1995 FPS and revolutionized the genre with LucasArts’ Jedi engine, adding literal depth to shooters by pioneering overlapping floors–something the Doom engine couldn’t deliver.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
There is still work that needs to be done to ensure FPS becomes the best school district in the nation.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2024
The title is also special for Ubisoft because, although the company has many FPS games available, this will be their first one in a high-adrenaline arena setting.
—Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 21 Aug. 2023
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“Fps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fps. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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