5 Weapons I Don’t Want To See In Halo 4

Posted by: Travis F. June 24, 2012 in Editorials, lists, Opinion, Xbox 360

Halo 4 is going to have all kinds of new weapons. With the Forerunners being added there is the chance to add so many new and cool guns. But while 343 Studios is making space for new weapons, I hope they make sure and cut out these old ones. They’re overpowered or they’re useless, and I don’t want to see them in Halo 4.

5. Needler

I love using the Needler. But I love using the Needler because it’s extremely over powered. They’ve tried to balance out the power of this weapon across the halo series, but it hasn’t become a fair gun yet. And in Halo 4 they shouldn’t try again. Scrap this idea and make a new weapon.

4. Gernade Launcher/Brute Shot

The idea of this weapon is cool. Shooting grenades that bounce around could also be useful. But in multiplayer it just makes things chaotic. Everybody releases the whole clip while they’re running that make little explosive balls fly around their enemies and their friends. 343 Studios, make a weapon that’s more useful than this trigger happy gun.

3. Spartan Laser

Sure it’s cool to get a kill with this weapon, but it’s the oddest combination of awesome and terrible at the same time. It’s arguably the strongest gun in multiplayer. But it takes a long time to use, alerts your opponent, and doesn’t have much ammo. I’d rather 343 Studios drop this weapon and give us a new heavy gun to play with.

2. Energy Hammer

First there was the Energy Sword and it was awesome. It required stealth and guile and perfect timing. It was a powerful weapon, but only if you used it right. And then they introduced the Energy Hammer, a complete mockery of the Energy Sword. A weapon that promotes button mashing and lack of tactics like this shouldn’t be included in Halo 4.

1. Plasma Rifle

The Plasma Rifle has been in Halo since the beginning. The first time I played Halo I picked one of these up. The friend I was with yelled at me to throw it away, saying it was a useless weapon and only to be used as a last resort. And since Reach has been released, that belief reigns supreme. At least the Plasma Pistol takes down your shields and can be a real pain in the ass. 343 Studios get rid of the Plasma Rifle and make something better.

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Freak

i think they are all fun weapons to play with, the AR is a basic starting weapon that should inspire you to pick up a better weapon when you get a chance, the spartan laser is one of the only weapons that can turn the tables when a team starts monkey stomping on someone with vehicles, the needler is just fun, as is the gravity hammer and the nade launcher and brute shout, the nade based guns, and gravity hammer are also great for rolling vehicles in games like capture the flag or odd ball. something like that can keep a game going. i don't think a single gun should be taken out of halo 4, every gun that has been taken from one game to another i have missed, they all have a place. anyone who doesn’t think so is probably to dim witted to learn to use them effectively.

Dallin

I wouldn't mind seeing the gravity hammer taken out of most of multiplayer (though left in the game for fun variants). For me, the only gun I wish they'd take out or seriously buff is the AR. I know, I know, it's the most classic Halo gun their is, but that one gun made me avoid Halo forever. It's been the weakest pea shooter in every game so far, and I get so sick of it being the default weapon in single player and multiplayer (thank you for changing this at least 343). Taking down one enemy almost always takes an entire clip. Usually I end up finishing up with a melee or grenade. How is that fun? Does that sound like a powerful weapon? I just wish it would be buffed a little more or altered somehow so it doesn't feel like I'm shooting pebbles.

Edward

don't listen to these people Travis. Everyone who's commented negatively is a 12 year old brat that just spends their time trolling people's work. Sure they remade the plasma rifle, but they called it a PLASMA REPEATER, and it's a completely different weapon. The "gravity hammers" actual name is Type-1 Energy Weapon/Hammer... anyone who's telling you differently hasn't done their research. And it's a stupid weapon anyways. The Spartan Laser totally destroys the point of vehicles in multiplayer. What use is a tank if it can be destroyed so easily? People used to have to sneak up on them and plant gernades in the cockpit. I like the needler, but I understand where you're coming from. I'd still like to see it in Halo 4 But the gernade launcher is a crap weapon. You're totally right, I always just release a whole clip at the enemy without taking very good aim!

Yo!

Are you insane? 1. The Needler is one of the classic Halo weapons. It almost defines the game. 2. You obviously don't know how to use this weapon. 3. It is hard to use and it takes a while to fire it, because it demolishes everything in its path. That's how you balance otherwise overpowered guns. (At this point, your #1 and #3 are contradicting.) 4. Gravity Hammer? Yes, you haven't played the game, otherwise you would know this very basic part of the game. Shotgun > Energy Sword Energy Sword > Gravity Hammer Gravity Hammer > Shotgun 5. First of all, in Halo: CE it had a 'stun' effect, so your friend was/is a imbecilic twit. Second of all, it's getting upgraded in Halo 4. All in all, your post is highly pointless and screams idiocy. Do some research before you post this garbage.

Thommfoolery

I can't agree with you on any of these points. Have you ever played Halo?

loekes

they have already upgraded the plasma rifle (i believe they call it plasma repeater), its now like the equivalent of the unsc assault rifle. shoots further w less spread and faster etc. the spartan laser was only good against vehicles but it was too overpowered against air units (its impossible to dodge in a hornet or falcon) i dont care about the hammer. they have made the needler an ordinance drop now, so its some kind of power weapon (think that balances it a bit more). for those who want proof, watch the gameplay videos from MLG.

Aric Cox

Valid points. Especially the hammer. It's over powered, obnoxious, and dosen't really require any special skill or tactics to use.

Yo!

No, you just suck at Halo. If you were any good, you would know how kill one wielding a Gravity Hammer.

Freak

i love every one of these weapons except 2. Energy Hammer... i'm not sure what it is... but if it's anything like the GRAVITY HAMMER i'm sure it's great!!