First person shooter games are some of the most popular and highly rated titles around. They have brought around some of the biggest technological advances in game engines and are responsible for a plethora of interesting and iconic weaponry.
In this article, I will list my top 9 of these weapons and why they have stuck in my head for so long.
#9 – The BFG9000 (Doom)
From the first moments I played Doom I was in awe of the main weapon. As I only had a spectrum at the time, I thought it would be a big leap to get a PC. The acronym was hilarious to me as I was just starting college. This weapon is pure overkill and it is what we all love about it.
#8 – GEP gun (Deus Ex)
This gun is the brute force methodology that was not intended for this game. Whenever I came across a troublesome robot that couldn’t be knocked out by the riot rod, tranquillised, or even sniped at a distance, I resorted to the GEP gun. All the other weapons and tools were sneaky-sneaky, but this gun was my friend when it came to blasting my way through.
#7 – The Gravity Gun (HalfLife 2)
Although physics in games had already been around for a while, the Gravity Gun took it to a new level. I was able to defend and attack using radiators and fridges and televisions and whatever else I wanted! However, I wished for even more power – to lift cars and throw them at buildings!
#6 – The Shotgun (Doom)
Shotty has been our faithful companion in almost any first person shooter game. It has appeared in many guises and forms but it is always a single powerful shot, with an aim that is only effective at short range. It is generic but versatile and is the constant weapon of choice for many.
#5 – The Rocket Launcher (Quake)
The Quake series gave us the ability to Rocket Jump. This was not the first time the Rocket launcher had graced our screens, existing in Doom and Duke3D, but Quake refined and polished it. If you’re not familiar with rocket jumping, I recommend playing the Trials of Quake-Live browser game where rocket jumping is essential to make any progress!
#4 – The Lightsabre (Jedi Knight series)
My friends and I had all played through the Dark Forces game. Although it was good, we all wanted to go running around with lightsabres, chopping off the arms of imperial soldiers. We didn’t get our chance until the sequel was released, and it was fantastic. It was probably the main reason to buy a new PC at the time! If you’ve not swung a lightsabre around in some kind of cyber-arena, I highly recommend any of the recent fps Star Wars games!
#3 – Disc Launcher (Tribes)
The disc launcher is the iconic weapon of the Tribes series and was the bread and butter weapon of any tribes veteran. It is a rocket launcher with style. Soon, Instant action will be releasing the original Tribes and we will all be able to bask in its glory once again!
#2 – Portal Gun (Portal)
Although not a weapon, the portal gun from the fantastic fps-puzzle adventure, Portal, deserves a mention. If you’ve not played this yet, then do the following: Stop reading, get steam, buy Portal, play it. There is no reason in the world you have for not playing this. It’s not the best FPS in the world, but it is the best alternative fps made to date.
#1 – Crowbar (Half Life Series)
Crowbar is the iconic weapon of the Half Life series and has been retained throughout the series. This weapon goes with the character and for me represents the greatest game series ever made.
These are my top 9 weapons responsible for some of the most memorable moments in gaming. I’m sure there are plenty of other iconic weapons out there, so feel free to share your favorites in the comments!
First person shooter games are some of the most popular and highly rated titles around. They have brought about some of the biggest technological advances in game engines, as well as a plethora of iconic and interesting weaponry. This article lists the top 9 of these weapons and why they are memorable. They include the BFG9000 from Doom, the GEP gun from Deus Ex, the Gravity Gun from HalfLife 2, the Shotgun from Doom, the Rocket Launcher from Quake, the Lightsabre from Jedi Knight series, the Disc Launcher from Tribes, the Portal Gun from Portal, and the Crowbar from the Half Life series.
In conclusion, first person shooter games have brought about a wide variety of interesting and iconic weaponry throughout the years. These weapons range from the BFG9000 from Doom to the Gravity Gun from HalfLife 2, and from the GEP gun from Deus Ex to the Shotgun from Doom. Other famous weapons include the Rocket Launcher from Quake, the Lightsabre from the Jedi Knight series, the Disc Launcher from Tribes, the Portal Gun from Portal, and the Crowbar from the Half Life series. Each weapon is unique and has its own advantages and disadvantages, but they all have one thing in common – they are all iconic weapons that have made an impact on the gaming world.
Read the original article here by Andy Yates