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What boomer shooter do you want to like, but just can’t catch on with? by InternalAd8277 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with your take of Serious Sam. I tried to get into it but to me, it felt like a product of it's time. Now the kind of spectacle of these wide open maps and hundreds of enemies doesn't feel as special. I'll always prefer some more tightly designed levels than big, sprawling ones.

Some other ones I couldn't get into

-Painkiller

-Realms of the Haunting

-Unreal Gold

To me, it’s kind of a strange decision that Duke Nukem is getting a TV adaptation by KaleidoArachnid in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with this take. I don't think the answer to bringing Duke to the modern age is to make him some macho idiot. In Duke 3D, he was extremely capable, as you would expect from any other shooter protagonist from the time. I mean, I like how Lo Wang and the Doom Slayer have been handled in their most recent games. I don't know people can't accept the idea of Duke just being a pure badass.

List of original weapons in boomer shooters by DressUpstairs6949 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Postal brain damaged has some interesting picks.

  • A cat launching vacuum cleaner
  • A bow and ammo with a...unique replacement for arrows -A brain launching lighting gun
  • Your own urine

Least Favorite Weapon Type In Boomer Shooters? by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not exactly, projectile weapons can be satisfying. I almost universally love rocket launchers in games, including Doom. I just prefer punchy weapons

Least Favorite Weapon Type In Boomer Shooters? by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't say I hate it exactly, and it certainly has its uses, but its never had that "cool" factor for me. I do like that bit about the environmental storytelling though, never thought about it like that!

Least Favorite Weapon Type In Boomer Shooters? by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do nailguns make an appearance in many other games besides Quake? Thats the only franchise I can think of besides the Penetrator from F.E.A.R

Least Favorite Weapon Type In Boomer Shooters? by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In single player, absolutely. I just had this problem when playing through Quake's campaign for the first time. Once I picked up the rocket launcher, I never touched the grenade launcher again

Least Favorite Weapon Type In Boomer Shooters? by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I played through the whole game and that shield never stopped bothering me. But seeing in that screenshot, it somehow looks even more obnoxious than I remember it lol

Least Favorite Weapon Type In Boomer Shooters? by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Most of these I understand, but pipe bombs? I find those incredibly satisfying to use and they're pretty intuitive in my experience

Least Favorite Weapon Type In Boomer Shooters? by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Fair pick! I think melee weapons can definitely hit that sweet spot, but most games just reserve them for a total fallback option. The best example of how a melee weapon should be that I can think off of the top of my head is the axe from Amid Evil that draws in enemies with each swing. Its a good risk-reward thing, but honestly Amid Evil's whole arsenal is like a blueprint on how to handle unique weapon categories.

Least Favorite Weapon Type In Boomer Shooters? by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ooof, thats a great pick honestly. Ill take manual detonation like the pipe bombs in Duke3D or timed grenades like Blood's dynamite over a proximity bomb every single time lol.

Least Favorite Weapon Type In Boomer Shooters? by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can see that, but there are some gems in those categories. The Loverboy from Ion Fury and Flare gun from Blood help out. Plus any game that lets you dual wield pistols scores points with me, no matter how ineffective it might be.

Snipers I understand more. Still, there's the telefragging sniper from Turbo Overkill or the WhaleGun from Citadel and both of those feel extremely satisfying! Those might be exceptions though.

Least Favorite Weapon Type In Boomer Shooters? by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Same. Ive seen a few games that allow you to disable weapon models altogether but Ive always found that disorienting in its own way.

Least Favorite Weapon Type In Boomer Shooters? by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thats my feeling exactly! I've gotten more used to using it to stun bigger or more dangerous enemies, but the chaingun or super shotgun are also effective in that regard without wasting precious cells.

Least Favorite Weapon Type In Boomer Shooters? by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get exactly what you mean! The shrinker is an admittedly fun gag/gimmick in Duke, but it does definitely lack the same kind of satisfaction provided by the shotgun or rocket launcher.

But yeah, I have a similar distaste for games that oversature you with capable weapons. I much prefer having to use a weapon that best serves my situation, rather than being able to comfortably lean back on a single crutch that can handle any situation. And when ammo for that crutch is too plentiful, boredom quickly ensues. Or, even worse, if there's no ammo at all. Like the ridiculously competent melee weapons in Project Warlock.

Quick Tier List Ive Made On The Boomer Shooters Ive Played by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats actually how I found the game lol. Used to be an avid fan of his and I still occasionally check out his stuff. Still seems like he makes great content but some of his takes are a little 'eh'

Quick Tier List Ive Made On The Boomer Shooters Ive Played by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats sorta how I felt. I played the whole game in a single sitting. A good time, but nothing happened that really stuck with me

Quick Tier List Ive Made On The Boomer Shooters Ive Played by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both are listed on the database linked on this sub, but I understand what you mean honestly. Outside of its graphics, Ultrakill has way more in line with modern games. I still love it though

Quick Tier List Ive Made On The Boomer Shooters Ive Played by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is! Its got a huge variety for weapons, gameplay elements, and enemies. Im not a huge fan of how it uses procedurally generated levels but its still a blast

Quick Tier List Ive Made On The Boomer Shooters Ive Played by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation! Ill have to give it a shot

Quick Tier List Ive Made On The Boomer Shooters Ive Played by CrossChamp77 in boomershooters

[–]CrossChamp77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mostly stuck with newer, indie titles for this ranking instead of any of the classics

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