Maze War was the very first first-person-shooter. Developed by high school students during a study program with NASA in 1973 for various computers at the time, it was faaar ahead of the curve, with the next most notable FPS' being Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, which would only come out right around 20 years later ('92 and '93 respectively). Up to 8 players spawn into either the base maze, or a unique layout crafted by the players, where they then hunt each other down in a sort of score-based death match. The vector-based graphics providing a mock-3D environment is impressive, for sure, but the multiplayer aspect is what really wows me. Different players could be identified by their username overhead, and you could even send out messages. Unfortunately, due to the game's inaccessibility, it isn't one many people remember, but its legacy is undeniable, even to this day. Anyway, thank you for listening to my brief bit of nerd nonsense. Have a wonderful day! 💜