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First Person or Third Person

There’s almost an equal amount of good first-person and third person games on the market now.

Of course, each perspective lends itself better to certain genres; first person is really common in shooters, and third person is more popular in adventure type games.

And naturally, there’s always those that break the molds, and nothing says that a third-person shooter or a first person adventure game can’t be successful.

Look at Gears of War, a 3PS. Or Portal 2, a first-person game wherein the only gun is one that’s only purpose is to solve puzzles. Then there’s games like Fallout, which let you choose between first person and third person, which can be a significant advantage if one view doesn't give you a broad enough scope of a level.  

Personally, I find myself more immersed in the world when I’m playing in first person. I like that even if I know the character whose eyes I’m looking through, it still feels like it’s me exploring the world and experiencing the events.

So, what do you guys prefer? Or do you not care so long as the perspective fits the game?