Summary
Semiwork’sR.E.P.O.is aco-op horror gamethat sees players delving into the derelict remains of civilization to recover relics for a mysterious AI. As is custom with the recent trend of multiplayer horror titles,R.E.P.O.is as hilarious as it is terrifying, combining wacky player modelsand engine physicswith spooky environments and horrific monsters.
With the cash players earn under the employment of the AI, they can purchase a variety of weapons to help fight back against these creatures. Whether they’re choosing to get up close and personal with a frying pan or hanging back with unruly guns, there are several options players should be utilizing on each of their runs.
8Inflatable Hammer
Soft Play
The inflatable hammer’scheap price makes it a useful early game tool. With it, players can more easilymanage lesser monsterslike Gnomes and Animals as well as keep larger ones away with itsknock-back effect.
However, the weapon’s effectiveness quickly dwindles as players make it further into their run.Its low damagemakes it unreliable when facingR.E.P.O.’s beefier enemies later in the game, meaning players need to swap this out with another weapon as soon as they can.
7Sword
Righteous Steel
The swordis a decent step-up in damage when compared to cheaper items like the inflatable hammer, but it still comes with a major drawback.
Unlike other weapons inR.E.P.O.,players can’t adjust the range at which they can hold the sword, meaning they’ll have to get up close and personal with the monsters. To succeed with the sword, players will have to employ a mixture of sneak attacks and hit-and-run tactics, as prolonged combat at close distance isn’t recommended.
6Sledgehammer
Crowd Control
The sledgehammer’sgreatest strength and greatest weakness is itslarger swing arc. The wide attacks, paired with its high damage, make the weapon excellent for crowd control when players are surprised by multiple monsters.
This also means, however, that it’s easy for players tocatch their friends, who may be unfortunate enough to be nearby, in the attack. A lot ofR.E.P.O.’s maps are made up of tight corridors too, restricting the weapon’s use even further. Still, the sledgehammer is a solid choice when players want to take on multiple enemies and cause a bit of chaos while they’re at it.
5Baseball Bat
All-Rounder
The baseball batis a niceall-rounder optionfor players who want all their bases covered. It has decent damage and adjustable range, meaning players can take onR.E.P.O.’s monsters without getting dangerously close. Its general shape also gives that little bit extra reach.
On top of that, it’s relatively easy to control. All players have to do is aim in the general vicinity of the monster in front of them and shake their camera side to side.
4Frying Pan
Making Pancakes Of Monsters
The frying panis a sturdy and reliable melee weapon, unlikely to ever let the player down as long as they aren’t taking on more than they can handle. The pan boasts both good damage and durability.
It has a little less reach than weapons like the baseball bat or the sledgehammer, but makes up for it in its wide surface area. Once a player is in a fight, it’ll be hard for them to actually miss the monster in front of them.
3Tranq Gun
Put Them To Sleep
Tranq gunswill not kill a monster, but they do provide players with an easy escape out of any encounter with a monster. As the name implies, the weapon shootstranquilizing darts that will put enemies to sleep for a short amount of time.
Because this item is cheaper than the majority of weapons in the game, it makes for an excellent alternative for dealing with monsters. Even when players can afford to start buying weapons, some of them still don’t do enough damage to justify risking a fight. Instead, it’s better to incapacitate them for a few seconds and run away.
2Gun
Start Blasting
This is whereR.E.P.O’s weapons kick it up a notch.The gunis just that. With it, players will be able to blast enemies from afar, dealinga high amount of damage. Capable of handling most of the game’s monsters, players will want to make sure someone in their lobby has one of these as soon as possible. That is if they can be trusted with it, of course.
The weapon’s high damage is balanced with an insane amount of recoil. If players get trigger-happy, they’ll quickly lose their target and risk wasting their ammo or shooting their friends.
1Shotgun
Recoil Control Is Key
The shotguniswithout a doubtR.E.P.O.’s best weapon. Not only does it deal ahigh amount of damage, it also comes withinfinite ammo. With this in their hands, players will be able to face the game’s derelicts without fear.
Similar to other ranged weapons, however, the shotgun comes with a kick. Rapid firing the weapon will lead to the player quickly losing control of the shotgun, with enough successive shots even leading the player to shoot directly behind them instead. Players wielding this tool of destruction need to practice patience.
