10 One-Of-A-Kind Video Game Mechanics

10. Time Play - Superhot

You've probably heard of Superhot by now, and if you haven't, then you've clearly been standing still for a long time. This wacky and inventive first person shooter has about as much in common with Call of Duty as Animal Crossing does with Pokemon, and it's all thanks to its 100% unique movement system.

Your typical FPS forces you into quick thinking as you seek cover and keep moving to avoid getting sprayed with bullets. Superhot, however, messes with that concept, as time only progresses when you move, with time frozen in place when you don't.

This unique approach to time flow forces you to deconstruct how you would usually play such a game. You'll need to think laterally instead of vertically if you want to get anywhere.

Will I get hit if I move this way? Does shooting this guy put me at risk? How can I avoid this incoming bullet? These are all questions this unique mechanic pressures you into considering, and it makes for an FPS that feels more like a high-octane game of chess than a standard run and gun.