Objective in the context of First-Person Shooter (FPS) video games refers to a specific task or goal that a player must achieve to progress in the game. This could range from simple tasks like reaching a certain location, to more complex ones like defusing a bomb, capturing a flag, or eliminating a specific enemy.
Objectives are often used to guide the player through the game’s storyline, and achieving these objectives can result in rewards such as points, new levels, weapons, or abilities. In multiplayer games, objectives often form the basis of team-based gameplay, where players must work together to achieve a common goal.
In some FPS games, objectives can be optional, offering bonus rewards for completion, while in others, they are mandatory to advance in the game. The nature and complexity of objectives can greatly influence the game’s difficulty and the strategies players need to employ.