It's important to play around with everything a game provides to see what kinds of weapons are viable in any given situation. Failing to do so can have many negative repercussions, with the biggest of the lot being that players simply suck the fun out of gameplay when they decide to opt for one solution over and over again without any drive to experiment.
That being said, there are certain games that force players to either try out different weapons or get a game over screen over and over again. Diversifying a player's arsenal is imperative in the following games to even stand a chance of victory, with the enemy being quite punishing and flattening players over and over again unless they have other tricks to pull out of their sleeve.
10 Doom
The 2016 reboot of Doom was a runaway success that wowed fans with its incredibly gory gameplay. A huge part of the gameplay mechanic was to pepper enemies with bullets before leaving them open for a glory kill.
This was almost mandatory in most firefights since players could easily burn through all of their ammunition without needing to reload. Players get many weapons over the course of the game, and it's important to switch firearms so that they aren't left with absolutely no ammo for a weapon they've upgraded quite a bit.
9 Wolfenstein: The New Order
Wolfenstein: The New Order is an excellent game that brought the name of this legendary franchise back into the limelight. B.J. Blazkowicz is a great protagonist who gets a ton of genuinely emotional and poignant scenes that make this game incredibly unique.
Of course, the heart of The New Order will always be its gunplay. Players can dual-wield almost any weapon in the game, but that can lead to ammo reserves dwindling fast, so it's better to constantly switch between weapons for both long and short-range combat.
8 Uncharted
The Uncharted series boasts many action-adventure games that have their fair share of intense shooter action. While weapons are plentiful in the games, their ammo runs out fast in a single firefight.
Sitting in one corner instead of running and gunning enemies can also take out a ton of fun from the experience. Since enemies drop many weapons across the games, it's always important to check out different firearms whenever possible and gauge their effectiveness in combat.
7 Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the greatest video games ever made. The story of Arthur Morgan is genuinely amazing, with fantastic attention to detail and excellent music elevating the entire experience.
The shooting mechanics of Red Dead Redemption 2 are pretty great too, even if they might feel dated at times. Sticking to a single weapon for the entire game can be quite a painful and boring experience though, especially with better weapons being unlocked over the course of one's playthrough.
6 The Last Of Us
The Last of Us is an incredible survival horror experience that needs no introduction. The sequel was also pretty decent in its own right, but it's the first game that turned into one of the best-looking games on the PS3 that played extremely well too.
With the release of The Last of Us: Part 1, more and more people will be able to check out the first chapter of Joel and Ellie's story. Combat in the game requires a fair bit of thought, and players need to be wary about the kind of weapons they use and whether they use any weapons at all. After all, the last thing players want is to attract the attention of mindless and bloodthirsty zombies.
5 Unreal Tournament
Unreal Tournament is a legendary arena shooter that is still wildly playable to this day. The sheer array of weapons that players can access in this game is quite mind-blowing.
Each weapon is unique, having its share of strengths and drawbacks that makes every gun a viable option. Sticking to one favorite weapon is a foolhardy decision to make, especially since players need to actually explore the map to find weapons instead of being handed the ones they want.
4 Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2 is pretty much the perfect sequel in every department, featuring a wealth of weapons and gameplay options that made the title so enjoyable. Gordon Freeman might not speak a single word, but his allure is still far stronger than most other modern gaming protagonists.
Players will slowly unlock an array of great weapons that are perfect for every situation, including the legendary Gravity Gun. It's important to use weapons for a given situation instead of sticking to just one firearm for the entire experience since the Combine will waste no time in shooting the player down over and over again if they don't employ a fair bit of strategy during firefights.
3 The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Weapon experimentation is downright recommended in Breath of the Wild, with the durability of most weapons being pretty laughable. Players can't just choose to stick to one-handed weapons since they're bound to run out of that weapon type after shattering pretty much everything in their arsenal.
This might prompt players to just use bows instead, but even that has its drawbacks. Aside from bows also having durability, players have a limited number of arrows to choose from. They can't just spam arrows without a care in the world since that'll just put them in a tough spot later on.
2 Cyberpunk 2077
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For the most part, Cyberpunk 2077 isn't a very challenging experience unless players check out the harder difficulties. However, while players can stick to a particular weapon type for the entire experience, this comes at a hefty cost.
Players have various perks under their attributes that correspond to certain weapons and other such actions in the game world. These stats level up as players use a variety of weapon types and max out at level 20, meaning that players who still choose to use a particular weapon type till the end of the game will stop gaining valuable perk points after a while.
1 Max Payne
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The Max Payne trilogy is one of the best story-based shooters of all time, despite the mixed reception to the third game. Max is a very likable protagonist whose dark past forces him into many tough corners over and over again, but the detective manages to use his brilliant shooting skills to escape every single time.
Weapons are aplenty in Max Payne, and the variety is pretty impressive as well. Given how tough enemies can get after a point, it's important to mix and match weapons on the basis of range, accuracy, crowd control, and other such metrics. Sticking to just one weapon type will just lead to many frustrating encounters that will usually result in Max's death.