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FPS: First Person Shooter

8.0/ 1020234h 35m

DocumentaryAction

This documentary takes a game-by-game deep dive into the history and evolution of a genre that has grown from the simple wireframe graphics of Maze War and Spasim to become a staple of popular culture that is enjoyed by millions of gamers worldwide. Explore the creation and legacy of the most popular and significant FPS titles from the last 48 years, including favorites such as Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Quake, GoldenEye, Half-Life, Unreal Tournament, Deus Ex, Halo… and many more.

Directed by Christopher Stratton

Visual gallery

Behind the frames

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The cast

Faces behind the story

John Carmack

John Carmack

Self

John Romero

John Romero

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Tom Hall

Tom Hall

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Adrian Carmack

Adrian Carmack

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Sandy Petersen

Sandy Petersen

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American McGee

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Graeme Devine

Graeme Devine

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Jennell Jaquays

Jennell Jaquays

Self