A "classic shooter" refers to a type of video game that has been around for a long time and follows a traditional style of gameplay centered around shooting enemies. Full definition
Although Xibalba is just a small browser based FPS, it packs a huge nostalgic punch in the shoes of classic shooters like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D. (iamericm.com)
As the spiritual successor to the Commando and Mercs classic shooter series, Wolf of the Battlefield ™: Commando 3 brings some serious nonstop blasting action to the digital download space befitting the games renowned lineage. (co-optimus.com)
The pistol has a long and ignominious history as the second-most useless weapon in classic shooters like Duke Nukem 3D and Doom, but don't let that dissuade you - I found myself using the dual - wielded pistols deep into the second episode of Dusk, even on the hardest difficulty. (zam.com)