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Best (and worst) Shotguns in gaming
- Thread starter Zeta Oni
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Coriolanus
Banned
Indeed. Nothing ever topped it. First time you heard that thing you went "holy shit", cuz the thing was LOUD.
That game was one of the best Raven ever did, tbh. Will never forget the knife animation either.
capitalCORN
Member
How about the triple barreled MURDERER of Painkiller?
With it's freeze secondary, It's two shot auto kill anything.
With it's freeze secondary, It's two shot auto kill anything.
The Last Wizard
Member
One of the best is the Spas-12 from Modern Warfare 2.
I used to say I wanted to take it behind the middle school bleachers and get it pregnant. I still do >
I used to say I wanted to take it behind the middle school bleachers and get it pregnant. I still do >
(saints row)
That's amazing, I never came across that when I played SR1
Muscle Wizard
Banned
king grimlock
Member
Pre-patch model 1887 from Modern Warfare 2.
I loved the Killzone 2 shotgun, exploding heads was so satisfying.
Is there some kind of Killzone collection on PS3?
potatohead
Member
DOOM 2016 regular shotgun is quite disappointing in punch and design.
But the Double Barrel one more than makes up for it. Especially with the final upgrade for 2 shots before reload.
Yes, Killzone 1 2 3 all in one. For PS3. Not PS4.
But the Double Barrel one more than makes up for it. Especially with the final upgrade for 2 shots before reload.
Yes, Killzone 1 2 3 all in one. For PS3. Not PS4.
VanquishUK
Member
(saints row)
You win. Not only was it just funny as a cane, it was also really powerful as a shotgun and had a nice sound.
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potatohead
Member
I loved the Killzone 2 shotgun, exploding heads was so satisfying.
The Killzone gun designs are pretty much the greatest in games ever.
The Dear Leader
Banned
The DOOM Super Shotgun and the BF1 Model 10-A Hunter are two of the most recent best shotguns.
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RustyNails
Member
Gears shotgun is gdlk
RE5s Hydra. This one specifically because the later ones dont have you aiming with one hand
Is that Chris Redfield? If so shouldn't he be wearing more clothes in a zombie apocalypse.
I loved the Killzone 2 shotgun, exploding heads was so satisfying.
Man Killzone 2 really did look terrific for the time, especially the hit reaction animations & lighting. I haven't played Shadow Fall but was super disappointed to hear the reception of it. I would love a well made Killzone game for PS4.
My favourite shotguns are the UT Flak Cannon (if it counts) and OP's choice from F.E.A.R. That thing was a beast.
Sojiro
Member
The best is Unreal Tournament's Flak Cannon
I like the way you think you Flak Monkey
. If it counts, definitely Flak Cannon for me as well, if not, then toss up between Halo 1 Shotty or RE 1/2/3 shotty.GusBricker
Member
Wasn't the Conference Call a shotgun? Damn, it's been a long time since I played Borderlands 2.
blame space
Banned
far cry 4 - 700 nitro
Unfortunately the pistol is way stronger than the shotty here.Basically your primary weapon for the second half of the game. The only good way to blow Flood to pieces.
It's not the best of all time or anything, but I have to give credit to Kane and Lynch 2's shotguns for acting more like real life shotguns than most game shotguns.
You can actually crack goons at a distance as well as splatter them at close range. That in itself makes them very satisfying to use.
You can actually crack goons at a distance as well as splatter them at close range. That in itself makes them very satisfying to use.
How About No
Member
I'm happy someone mentioned the Duke Nukem 3D shotgun, cuz I sure forgot to
Say no more fam
Say no more fam
Kikorin
Member
Soldier of Fortune 1 and 2, especially for the effect on enemies that make it looks so powerful.
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Fancy Clown
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Metal Slug
I loved the Killzone 2 shotgun, exploding heads was so satisfying.
Came to post this. It felt extremely well especially in MP on maps like Radec Academy or Tharsis Depot. Those were the days.
I'm Spartacus
Member
Worst I can think of is from the OG Deus Ex. It seemed that no matter how much you upgraded your skill in using it, it was wholely unpredictable and utterly random from shot to shot as to whether it would function as it should or not be able to hit the side of a barn from 5ft away.
To be fair though, all the other guns bar the sniper rifle operated the same way!
To be fair though, all the other guns bar the sniper rifle operated the same way!
This gif is years old and it still makes me laugh
(saints row)
The Order
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ebullientprism
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Halo V shotty feels under represented here. Its super satisfying to use.
Monocle
Member
Guess you didn't play the first one.
Yeah it's pretty good. The enhanced versions are a lot of fun too.
Castef
Banned
Oh, yeah!
ClaptoVaughn
Member
Let's not forget to also give credit where credit's due. No shotgun is satisfying without the proper reaction from its target.
Rqgdoll physics, gibs, or even simply the enemy flying back just the right distance (before ragdoll physics were in games) really helps visualize the power of your weapons.
The ragdoll physics in Fear were done just right. Exaggerated enough to be fun, but still subdued enough to give the ragdolls a weighty thump when they landed.
Rqgdoll physics, gibs, or even simply the enemy flying back just the right distance (before ragdoll physics were in games) really helps visualize the power of your weapons.
The ragdoll physics in Fear were done just right. Exaggerated enough to be fun, but still subdued enough to give the ragdolls a weighty thump when they landed.
Nero's Neptune
Member
Worst shotguns that come to mind are those in Fallout 4. Utterly useless, particularly in late game, since long ranged weapons have more or less equal power, but without the damage dropoff when not being right in the enemies' face.
Worst shotguns in gaming?
Every shotgun in Destiny.
utter garbage after repeated nerfing to the point where they are completely ineffective beyond melee range.
Best shotgun, hard to think of any as developers like to make them complete trash, but the sancti Tigris in Warframe is pretty good.
As is the khom.
Every shotgun in Destiny.
utter garbage after repeated nerfing to the point where they are completely ineffective beyond melee range.
Best shotgun, hard to think of any as developers like to make them complete trash, but the sancti Tigris in Warframe is pretty good.
As is the khom.
fast_taker
Member
Doom II and Halo 2 shotguns!