Garbage "high-tier" weapons

[fnoigy]

I get that the machete and sword are reasonable styles of higher-tier weapons, but the thing is I keep finding myself always coming back to the metal spear because: the machete and sword SUCK!

Sure, they might have greater damage, but they have a massive fatal flaw in that their attacks are delayed. The spear is nearly instantaneous, meaning with a little practice, you can interrupt the shark's attack patterns and basically take her down without her ever getting a single bite on you. The machete and sword, however, have weird delayed attack animations, making this drastically harder, if not impossible.

Maybe it's just me, but 75% of what I attack is the shark, so the fact that basically weapons don't get any better after the metal spear is pretty disappointing. I think the titanium sword should have an instantaneous stabbing attack like the spears so it's truly the most damaging, and easiest weapon in the game. It only makes sense as the final weapon to be unlocked.

[MuscleBearGamer]

The only things that the spear is good for is stopping bruce's charge and fighting the robots.

Everything else it's better to use the sword to be honest.

Even on Bruce I only do the first hit with the spear to stop his charge then switch over to the sword for 4 hits before he swims a bit and turns to come at me again, then repeat with spear to stop charge then hit him 3 more times with sword and he's dead in about 10 seconds. With the spear it takes a few passes to kill him with the lower damage.

[Xas]

' Basic ' bow for the absolute Win.

[T9]

It's not like the attacks are 100 % predictable
So the delay is not bad after 5 tries with the weapon.

I do like the spear too but bow is OP

[fnoigy]

Originally posted by t9:

It's not like the attacks are 100 % predictable
So the delay is not bad after 5 tries with the weapon.

I do like the spear too but bow is OP :CPUInvaders:

They're predictable enough that 95% of the time I can interrupt them with the spear.

[MartyS]

For me the bow is easiest to time for Bruce, 100% of his runs at me I get a hit and can kill him without taking any damage. With the spear I usually miss once or twice and take some damage, and because of that it takes just as long as using the bow.

[ULTRA]

Swords are not a particularly high-tier weapon in a world that has active nuclear reactors, combustion engines, radios, electric appliances, refrigeration and rockets.

I think if you take the average year that all those things were invented, supposing rockets were invented in like the 10th century, our swords should at most be doing backup duty for our flintlock muskets, cannons and harpoon guns.

We literally already have pipes, forged metal, torches, and explosive powder, what more does this equation need? We even have a gun that shoots 4 fist-sized stones like a hundred yards, why are we making chopping implements out of space-age metal when we already have axes? We even made a bomb strong enough to blow open a door in a couple of seconds.

Why are we using simple fiberglass bows (in an absurd way, might I add) without even so much as a mechanical let-off if the fate of humanity is at stake?

Dude, just shoot the screechers and Olof (edit - OH YEAH! I forgot this guy was using bombs also, LMAO!) with a GUN. I wouldn't even put it beyond these guys to make, like, mustard gas. Let's see how a room full of caged hyenas deals with that.

[Sugam]

Originally posted by ULTRA Outdoorsman:

Swords are not a particularly high-tier weapon in a world that has active nuclear reactors, combustion engines, radios, electric appliances, refrigeration and rockets.

I think if you take the average year that all those things were invented, supposing rockets were invented in like the 10th century, our swords should at most be doing backup duty for our flintlock muskets, cannons and harpoon guns.

We literally already have pipes, forged metal, torches, and explosive powder, what more does this equation need? We even have a gun that shoots 4 fist-sized stones like a hundred yards, why are we making chopping implements out of space-age metal when we already have axes? We even made a bomb strong enough to blow open a door in a couple of seconds.

Why are we using simple fiberglass bows (in an absurd way, might I add) without even so much as a mechanical let-off if the fate of humanity is at stake?

Dude, just shoot the screechers and Olof (edit - OH YEAH! I forgot this guy was using bombs also, LMAO!) with a GUN. I wouldn't even put it beyond these guys to make, like, mustard gas. Let's see how a room full of caged hyenas deals with that.

You have to keep in mind the characters you play. They need directions to figure out what is and how to build a shovel. The IQ is not very high here. That's what I would say if defending the game.

But really, its not that well polished of a game. It has bugs still, exp if playing with others online and there is some real odd game mechanic choices and designs that are pretty silly. And ya, it feels incomplete. But meh, its a cheap game.

[mello]

It's just a matter of learning the timing and start swinging earlier. Additionally you can use either the Bow or Spear to interrupt the Shark's charge and then switch to the Machete or Sword for follow up hits.

[bongerman85]

yeah, i prefer my AR-15 that i have modded in, nothing stands a chance against me lol

[fnoigy]

Originally posted by bongerman85:

yeah, i prefer my AR-15 that i have modded in, nothing stands a chance against me lol

I think this is the solution.

[Zalym]

I would have liked to have a titanium spearhead/metal shaft--just an personal option with the same damage/durability as the sword.

And I'd love an advanced bow with more durability (with titanium arrows, the basic is a beast for damage)

The sword is quite good (and quick to hit) with its damage and durability, but the end-game items are a grab bag of useful/not terribly helpful overall anyway.

[bongerman85]

Originally posted by fnoigy:

Originally posted by bongerman85:

yeah, i prefer my AR-15 that i have modded in, nothing stands a chance against me lol

I think this is the solution.

if you are looking for it i think it is called weapons mod, theres handguns and shotguns too. but ultimately i prefer the assault rifle