Some fans prefer to play first-person games, while others naturally opt for third-person experiences. Each style of play has its pros and cons, and, of course, there is a layer of pure subjectivity to the matter. These days, developers are a lot more accommodating of the player's preference, including options to play in both styles. Games such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 5 both feature first-person modes despite being primarily third-person games. However, not every game incorporates this dual perspective.

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This is where modding comes in handy. Indeed, many of the best third-person games don't normally support first-person play out of the box, but modders have figured out clever ways to add it in unofficially. This allows users to experience their favorite games in a whole new way while allowing fans of primarily first-person-style games a good jumping on point. While one's mileage may vary for some of these mods, these are a few third-person games that have first-person mods worth checking out.

1 Max Payne Trilogy

Surprisingly Immersive Despite The Jank

• 	Max Payne	Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne	Max Payne 3
  Platform(s)	PS2, Xbox (Original), PC, iOS, Android, Game Boy Advance	PS2, Xbox (Original), PC	PS3, Xbox 360, PC
  Released	2001-07-23	2003-10-14	2012-05-15
  Developer(s)	Remedy Entertainment	Rockstar Vienna, Remedy Entertainment	Rockstar Studios
  Genre(s)	Third-Person Shooter	Third-Person Shooter	Third-Person Shooter

• Mod Authors: Various
• Mod Link (ut989)

The Max Payne trilogy is one of the most beloved third-person action games of all time and is often cited as an early pioneer in the genre. This, however, hasn't stopped people from adding a first-person mode to the game. Various mods that accomplish this can be found on both the Nexus Mods and ModDB pages for the series by several different authors.

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All these mods do is take the default camera position and move it into Max's body. It may not be perfect (one may even catch a glimpse of Max's head while performing certain actions). However, they are surprisingly immersive, add a new flavor to the series' signature combat, and are relatively easy to install for each game. Above, players can check out one of them for Max Payne 2.

2 Valheim

An Actively Supported Mod That Deserves Attention

• Mod Author: Azumatt
• Mod Link

Since the game was first released in early access in 2021, Valheim has seen countless mods released online for fans to experiment with. One of these mods is a first-person mode by Azumatt, which can be found on Valheim.thunderstorm.io, where it is actively updated to work with each new update the game receives.

Like any third-person game, simply adding a first-person mode is bound to come with some issues, though Valheim's are rather minor. There is only occasional minor clipping during certain movements. Some may also need to change their field of view for it to look right.

3 Resident Evil 2, 3 & 4 Remake

Bringing A New Perspective To The Horror Classics

• 	Resident Evil 2 (2019)	Resident Evil 3 (2020)	Resident Evil 4 Remake
  Platform(s)	Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One	Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One	Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, PS4, PC
  Released	2019-01-25	2020-04-03	2023-03-24
  Developer(s)	Capcom	Capcom	Capcom
  Genre(s)	Horror	Horror	Survival Horror

• Mod Author: praydog
• Mod Link

The Resident Evil series has had its fair share of stylistic shakeups throughout its nearly thirty-year lifespan. With Resident Evil 7, the series finally moved into first-person territory, something the very first game almost did back in 1996. The success of this move undoubtedly contributed to players modding the Resident EvilRemakes of 2, 3, and 4 to also feature it.

This is accomplished by downloading the REFramework mod on Github.com, in which there is a version specific to each game. The in-game menu added by the mod allows for extreme fine-tuning of FOV, camera placement, and much more. This is a must-have for any Resident Evil fans who want to make the games even more frightening.

4 Dead Space (2008)

Adds An Extra Layer Of Immersion (And Stress)

• Mod Author: ReverseEngineeringGamer
• Mod Link

It is a crime that the excellent Dead Space Remake didn't have any sort of first-person toggle because the mod for the original proves that it works absurdly well concerning survival horror. The interesting thing about the way Dead Space works, though, is that Isaac's stats like health and stasis meters are displayed on his suit, meaning they can only be viewed in third person.

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By playing in first-person, the player is forced to pay special attention to Issac's breathing and heartbeat as well as how many stasis packs they pick up, among other things. This adds a layer of stress and discomfort that is both realistic and terrifying in the face of the necromorph onslaught. This mod was recently released in 2023 by ReverseEngineeringGamer on the game's Nexus page and requires Cheat Engine to function.

5 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Slaying Monsters Looks Even Better

• Mod Author: crthdr
• Mod Link

The Witcher 3 is already one of the best and most immersive fantasy action games there is. However, it lacks an official first-person mode like RDR2 or the Elder Scrolls games, which can be a turn-off for some people (similar to how Cyberpunk's lack of third-person was a turn-off). The Gervant First Person mod by crthdr on Nexus is an actively supported mod that changes the perspective from third to first-person in every scenario, though it is highly configurable.

The mod gives the game an almost Skyrim-like presentation while exploring, and fans still get the awesome feel of a Witcher game in most other aspects. Nevertheless, players may need to download some extra combat-related mods to minimize some jankyness.

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