The world of video games is inundated with weapons. Sports games aside, most games have them; from Mario Kart to Halo, to play games weapons are the core game mechanic. They let you interact with the world, and in a lot of cases are the only way to interact with the environment around you. So here`s a look back at some of the greatest givers of death the world of make believe has to produce.
5. Cerebral Bore - Turok 2, N64
The Cerebral Bore gets in on any top weapons list for two reasons: the name alone, and the spectacularly gory death that happens when it hits its mark. Even the dinosaurs ran away in fear, which in hindsight may have been a slight overestimation of dino-intelligence on the part of the developers.
4. Battle Rifle - Battlefield 2, Xbox 360, PS3
Although MW2 may be bought by the masses, hardcore war game fans know that EAs Battlefield 2 is the true heir to the tactical shooter throne. And the jewel of the crown and the last weapon to upgrade to is the Battle Rifle. Although no scope is capable of being fitted to it (imagine that!), it is stunningly accurate and overwhelmingly powerful. Perfect for every range possible, the Battle Rifle has no rival in the world of simulated tactical warfare.
3. Gravgun - Half Life 2, PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Ask any first person shooter fan what gun they think revolutionized the genre and the gravity gun from Half Life 2 will never be far away from their thoughts. Valve took a revolutionary new physics engine and spent hours pondering how they could take advantage of such technology. The result is the gravgun, taking puzzles and killing enemies to the next level. Not got any ammo for your regular guns? Who needs other guns? Whip out the grav gun hoover up anything that could be used as a weapon around you - handily there are almost always circular saw blades lying about - and fire it at enormous velocity at your foe. Endless, endless fun.
2. Shotgun - Doom, PC
