VHS/ Rifle (Wish it performed better)

[Ballistics5X]

Usually in entertainment, all franchises have at least one thing to represent, an emblem followed by an object of reference, when you picture Halo, you may vision the Assault Rifle. Somebody mention Aliens? You may think Pulse Rifle. Now apply the same logic to Trepang2 and think the VHS. Well, in this instance, no, your thoughts lead you to something different, because the VHS seems that redundant in action.

While Trepang2 does have another rifle, the SL8, a DMR, it serves the role of a ranged-precision rifle. Whether you believe the weapon should toll on your movement in exchange for damage and accuracy is up to you, but the VHS should not be limited by movement accuracy, or, rather it could be, just not as horrible, it would continue to fill the hybrid movement/ precision role, multi-situational, and actually be sustainable. My immediate thoughts when attempting to correctly use the VHS: Counter Strike. The moment you freeze, you gain the ability to hit something, while this could be used properly (move around the arena to stop and take a shot, repeat) you become an easy target. You could always argue the weapon is not intended to be fired on Automatic constantly, but why even include it then, if you have eyes you'd see the weapon is set to Semi-Auto in the game anyway. The Vector loses accuracy over the course of firing it in Automatic as well, you're not complaining though, are you?

I've played Trepang2 twice on Rage Mode, and never once considered picking up the Rifle in exchange for a 30% mag no ammo Vector in the event that occurred at all.

Now is a list of why the VHS is disappointing:

- Three attachments available, none of which are unique (Vector has long barrel, Grenade Launcher has homing, Minigun has smart) All attachments reduce the efficiency of the weapon depending how you put it.
- Spread and Recoil enough to give you motion sickness (Joke) admit though, this is easily the worst weakness of the weapon, I'd also like to say that yes, the AI does use this weapon better than I can. Even through short uncontrollable bursts I cannot cope with the gun.
- Stand still accuracy. You'd be surprised to know that some weapons in this game do not follow this protocol, and 106 shouldn't have an issue with using the rifle, but apparently he loses all consciousness the second he starts moving around with it.

A lot of people already are aware of just how underwhelming this gun can be, and I wish it was or is given unique attachments like the MK23 and the MOD 0 and some of the other weapons, and the gun becomes the staple for the game. As of right now? A more accurate description for the weapon would just be "AI preferred" weapon intended for AI use.


As of July 6, 2023, this weapon still lacks a trailer (All other weapons have showcases on Trepang Studios YouTube channel). VHS thrown under the bus, make a good recovery VHS.

[Vektor Noirsang]

i will just say that for me the one weapon representing Trepang 2 its definitely the shotgun, PERIOD.