Where would games be without guns? They are arguably the most consistent element in the video game universe (except for crates). Since the early days of gaming we have been using guns to dispose of monsters, zombies, aliens and nazis so that the universe can be a better place. They make cleaning up the world much easier and enjoyable. So we compiled a list of  6 guns that would be in our arsenal no matter what kind of bad guy comes rushing in:

6. The Needler

Halo 3

Gives new meaning to "the pink mist". Halo has a few guns that could have made this list but there's something very satisfying about this one. Hold down the trigger and pink needles start firing at your target. If 7 needles get embedded on your opponent, they all explode and you can tally up another kill. Simple to use and devastating for your opponent, that's a deadly combination.

5. Mega Buster

Megaman

This is a powerful arm canon that has a steady fire rate, can dynamically change ammo, can be charged up to shoot a massive energy blast, has zero recoil and is portable as hell. This gun will make it easy to leave a trail of smoke and ashes behind you.

4. The Lancer

Gears Of War

The Lancer has 3 great features going for it:  a great rate of fire, the ammo's damage can be upgraded by timing your reloads properly and has what can be called the Bayonet 2.0. It's has a freakin' chainsaw attached to it! It's a gun...and a chainsaw!!! Sure it looks like it weighs 137.52 tons but in the Gears of War universe we all take steroids and have arms the size of an oil drum.

3. Cerebral Bore

Turok 2

Oh man this is a nasty one. When you fire this baby, it's round tracks your opponents brain, drills into his cranium, empties out the contents of his skull and blows the hell up when it has evicted all of the brain and blood. Yikes! Utterly lethal.

2. BFG 9000

Doom

A true classic in gaming history. The abbreviation stands for "Big F$%#ing Gun" because, well it's a big f$%#ing gun. Takes down even the biggest of foes with ease. Bullets are scarce, but it's ok, you won't need much.

1. Gravity Gun

Half Life 2

Ahh Half Life! Not only has this series paved the way for modern shooters but it also gave us what could be gaming's most practical and awesome gun to date. With it you solve puzzles, clear land mines and smash your opponents in the face with a toilet...and that's before it gets super charged. Ammo?? what a ammo? EVERYTHING is ammo. Even that dude that's been trying to shoot you from across the hall. Pull him towards you and fire his ass right back his buddies. This gun pretty much does a good job a making you feel like a god, and I wouldn't want to leave it home when the zombie apocalypse starts.

What are your favorite video game guns?

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