What is an Arena FPS? A love letter to a great genre of games

In an attempt to find the definition for the much-loved genre of FPS games, I found 3 defining features of Arena FPS games, and possibly why many deemed the genre to be one of the most skillful types of games . 1, A pickup-based weapon system with diverse aiming skills. 2, A set of intricate movement mechanics. 3, Arena-like maps with an emphasis on item control. Here are some additional videos if you are interested: Watch how pro players use strategies and map control in this classic Quake duel match:    • ESL Classics: Rapha vs. Cooller   How Quake pioneered polygon 3D, demo replay, speed runs, modding, machinima, and so on:    • RetroAhoy: Quake   Quake: the first esport?:    • Thorin's Thoughts - Quake Can't Be Number ...   Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:29 Criterium 1: Diverse Arsenal 2:47 Weapons: Two Lineages 4:04 Criterium 2: Skillful Movement 5:01 Movement: Masterful Techniques 6:18 Criterium 3: Thrilling Arenas 7:07 Arena: Map Control 7:43 Arena: Estranged Designs 8:36 Conclusion 10:00 P.S. Featured Games (in order of appearances): Quake Champions Unreal Tournament (pre alpha) Toxikk Painkiller: Black Edition (CPL mod) Reflex Arena Doom (1993)(QC:DE mod) Quake/QuakeWorld (1996) Warsow/Warfork Xonotic Master Arena (alpha) Quake Live Unreal Tournament (1999) Unreal Tournament 2004 Defrag Featured Music (in order of appearances): Riding a Panzerhund - Mick Gordon Faust - Mick Gordon Toska-9 - Mick Gordon Durandal [Marathon 2 theme cover] - Markie Music Deadlock - Malcolm Kirby Jr. Punk's Not Dead [Anarki theme] - Markie Music Descent into Cerberon [Quake 2 theme cover] - Markie Music Überviolence - Mick Gordon Right Trigger Warning - Mick Gordon OC ReMix: Unreal Tournament "Forgone Rejuvenation" - Alexander Brandon, Andrew Sega, Dan Gardopée, Kai-Eerik Komppa, Michiel van den Bos, Peter Hajba, Tero Kostermaa All rights belongs to their respective owners