These game mechanics are a blast.
Weve gathered the most common ones to appear in the latter here.
In video games, the name Excalibur is given to weapons and objectsof unparalleled sharpnessand magical power.
Katanas are already cool in real life, but they are next-level stuff in games.
In video games, other than its seven branched design, it doesnt have a consistent portrayal.
Whether its good or evil, the only commonality it shares across games is that its important.
Its a powerful tool of war and can bless the worthy.
Harnessing electricity is a trope in many a game, but which character is the most shockingly powerful?
Generally, its a powerhouse when its available in a video game, usually as a hammer.
For such an illustrious wielder, its powers are surprisingly simple.
When thrown, it always hits its mark, no matter the skill of the one throwing it.
Of course, the titular spear is at the center of the plot of the game Gungnir.
They figure heavily in BlazBlues narrative, with important aspects and characters being named after them.
In Tales of Symphonia, the recurring enemy Sword Dancer drops one of the regalia every time its defeated.
And of course, they make up the kit of Amaterasu in both Okamiand Smite.
Though not technically a weapon, it tends to show up as one in video games.
Legend tells of the swordsmiths testing their blade against each other by placing them in a river.
Usually, its wielded by the good guys.
A notable exception is Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII, who wields a Masamune that’s a seven-foot blade.
We love a good shooter with solid guns.
But one with strange and bizarre weapons?
We are all in for those!
