Where are my Lasers? [suggestion for the future] (Destiny)

by CruelLEGACEY , Toronto, Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 12:39 (3856 days ago)
edited by CruelLEGACEY, Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 12:42

Something I've been thinking about a lot lately. Are the weapons in Destiny a little too similar to each other? I totally understand the need for distinct classes. I get that we can't have hundreds of wildly unique weapons. But is it just me, or is there a lack of imagination to the weapons in general, particularly the exotics?

If the exotic weapons are supposed to be the best of the best, rarest of the rare, shouldn't they be a bit more than "just another Pulse Rifle with an extra perk"? To me, an exotic weapon should be instantly identifiable. It should look, sound, and feel unique. Legendary weapons should be best-in-class versions of the standard guns. Exotics should be like something from another planet.

A few of the exotics in Destiny achieve this. The moment someone pulls the trigger on a Mythoclast, everyone who sees and/or hears it knows someone is firing something special. But what about the rest?

Why doesn't Red Death fire cool red laser beams?

Why doesn't Plan C fire a charged bold of Arch lightning?

Why don't Icebreaker's projectiles leave an awesome-looking contrail through the air?

Why doesn't Truth fire a cluster of tri-rockets that swirl around each other as they seek their target?

Destiny is a game filled with awe-inspiring sights and fantastical locations. The weapons are cool, but the more I play the less excited I am about acquiring new gear. I've already got Gjallarhorn 2.0, Icebreaker 2.0, Mythoclast, Suros Regime 2.0, and a basket full of top-level legendary weapons. Like most of us, I have a short-list of guns that are the most effective. The only reason I would ever use something different would be if I find a gun that is a) even more effective, or b) is really cool & fun to use. At this point, yet another Scout Rifle with exploding headshots isn't going to do it for me. I want to see more weapons that look and feel unique.

What do you all think?

TL;DR - Destiny needs more laser guns.