Unreal

A sci-fi first-person shooter developed by Epic MegaGames and released in 1998. Unreal was one of the most technologically advanced games of its time, utilizing the Unreal Engine, which later became the foundation for numerous projects. Players take on the role of a prisoner who crash-lands on the mysterious planet Na Pali, becoming entangled in the conflict between the enslaved Nali race and the ruthless Skaarj invaders. The gameplay features atmospheric single-player missions, large open environments, advanced AI for its time, and a diverse arsenal of futuristic weapons. Unreal also paved the way for the franchise, eventually leading to the creation of the legendary multiplayer shooter Unreal Tournament.