The OG and probably still the best to ever do it. There are many light gun games out there, but it really can't be overstated how much the cover system elevates TC over everything else. It makes gameplay just a little more dynamic and raises the skill ceiling just enough to make things feel less random.

The Special Mode added for PS1 is the single best TC campaign in the series. The way it changes your path depending on quality of play adds a ton of replay value and the different locales, from shopping malls to ammo warehouses, keep it visually fresh.

I really think something gets lost in the later games with the increased visual fidelity and bolted on extra mechanics. The simplicity of the visuals here means enemy placements are always immediately visible—you can't miss these simple polygonal models with their bright primary colors—where enemies in later games can get lost in the environment. And TC is at its best when it's just about pistols—no extra weapons and ammo counts to juggle. Just pure precision and speed. That's what it's about.