As those of you who follow the latest news concerning Halo 4 have probably heard, Halo: Waypoint released a video containing footage of some of the new and/or returning weapons in Halo 4 a couple of days ago. In this article, I will be identifying the weapons shown in the video, and I will also post a link to the video on Youtube.
Assault Rifle: This is a classic weapon in the Halo series, and is featured in literally every Halo game made. It is a simple, automatic gun that usually takes a little less than a whole clip to strip an opponent of their shields and finish them off.
Magnum: This is also a weapon that is commonly found in the game's series, but it never entirely became useful until it debuted yet again in Halo: Reach. The magnum in Halo 4 seems to work in the same manner that it did in Halo: Reach in the way that it fires faster and has a more concentrated reticle than the previous games' versions of magnums.
Battle Rifle: A weapon favored by many, this weapon has returned from Halo 3 after being left out in Halo 4. The battle rifle fires three bullets with every pull of the trigger, and not only is semi-automatic, but is great for getting a fairly quick kill with a headshot.
DMR: The DMR is similar to the battle rifle in both looks and usage. It is useful for headshots, but does not fire three bullets with one trigger pull, as the battle rifle does.
Rocket Launcher: This weapon is highly explosive, which can prove to be dangerous if you were to use it in close range. Not only does it only have four shots, the rocket launcher takes an extremely long time to reload. However, it's massive fire power still proves it to be a useful weapon in gaining the upper hand.
Shotgun: The shotgun is a close-ranged, semi-automatic weapon that can most certainly turn the tide on your opponents. At medium-long range, it does very little damage, but if you and/or your enemy is making a charge, then the shotgun will come in handy.
Sniper Rifle: This gun is essentially the most useful long-ranged weapon. It takes either two shots to the body or one shot to the head to kill an enemy. However, it has little ammo, so it would be best used when you're enemy doesn't notice you, and even then you want to use it slowly and carefully.
Detonator: The detonator is quite similar to the grenade launcher in Halo: Reach, however it is somewhat easier to aim, and is a bit more explosive. It works by firing a small grenade-like device near an enemy, and either you let the grenade go off by itself, or you can prematurely detonate it on your own.
SMG: This weapon was featured in both Halo 2 and Halo 3, and it returns yet again in Halo 4. The SMG is a type of machine gun that fires extremely fast. If concentrated on an enemy, then it will usually ensure the kill, but you must concentrate the reticle on the target and use every shot well, because each shot does extremely low damage.
Spartan Laser: The spartan laser is usually extremely rare on most maps, but if you are lucky enough to find it, then it will surely come in handy. This weapon fires a charged beam of plasma-like energy, and is so powerful that the beam can literally go right through multiple enemies at once with one shot.
Railgun: Personally, this weapon reminds me of the shotgun, but it's not because it's close ranged. The railgun fire medium-long range and fires an explosive charge of energy, which can even be used to destroy vehicles. The weapon also knocks you back a bit, reminding me of the way the shotgun works.
If anyone would like to see the new video of Halo 4's weaponry, then check the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGy03woehKQ
I would like to thank everyone for reading this article, and I hope you enjoy Halo: Waypoint's continuing stream of content concerning Halo 4.
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