Ghost Recon on PS3: Which Games Are First-Person?

The Ghost Recon series on PlayStation 3 offers a mix of perspectives, and knowing which titles use which view can save you from unexpected gameplay shifts. Here’s a clear breakdown of every mainline PS3 entry.

Third-Person Shooters (Pure)

• Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter (2006)
• Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (2007)

Both GRAW games use an over-the-shoulder camera with a cover system and squad commands. When you aim down sights, the view simply zooms in — it never switches to first-person.

Hybrid Perspective

• Ghost Recon Future Soldier (2012) — Primarily third-person, but switches to first-person when aiming down sights (ADS), similar to Gears of War or The Division.

Not a Shooter

• Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars (2011, 3DS) — Turn-based strategy; different genre entirely.

Quick-Reference Table

If you’re after a pure first-person tactical experience on PS3, look at Rainbow Six Siege, Ready or Not, or Zero Hour instead.