User Guide

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Sniper rifles [Key #5]: When you need long-
range shots, hit the 5 key and grab a sniper rifle.
You can zoom in by using Alt-Fire, and then use
your mouse wheel to get an even closer look. To
get out of zoom view simply hit Alt-Fire again.
Heavy Duty Rifles [Key #6]: There are three heavy-duty weapons, and they cause
serious damage. When you are up against overwhelming odds, these weapons can tilt
the balance back in your favor.
Special Duty Weapons [Key #7]: These weapons will be needed for specific
situations, but you'll also find them incredibly useful throughout the game. The
harpoon gun has an especially effective Alt-Fire mode.
Grenades [Key #8]: Different types for different situations. Hold down the fire button
to throw them farther, but if you hold them too long they might
blow up in your face.
Some special weapons such as the Rat Drone require a bit
more than pulling a pin or trigger. Hold down the fire button
to fully activate it. Make sure you find a secluded place
and hold the Fire button down until the weapon is activated.
The weapons usage will be different in Arcade versus Simulation.
In simulation, the heavier weapons will slow you down and also be
harder to aim when moving. You will find several physical
differences between the modes, and it is your job to get proficient with each weapon.
After you play a mission, or the whole game, you may wish to go back and try it again
using only lighter duty weapons or by trading more weapons with your NPC
Teammates. It adds a whole new style of play to master. More information on
interaction is in the Tips/Strategies Section.
Weapons
You will find eight categories of weapons in Devastation's world. To access these
quickly, press the keyboard number of the category you want and hit the same
number again to select the next weapon in the category quickly and easily. For
example, if you wanted to select your hands, you would press the "1" key once since
it is the first weapon in the Hand-to-Hand category. If you picked up and wanted to
switch to the Wood Plank you could press "1" twice. An alternative is using the
mousewheel to scroll though your weapons.
Weapon categories and their corresponding key number:
Hand to Hand [Key #1]:These are close-combat melee
weapons. You can Alt-Fire to use them in different ways, like
throwing; for example the knife and bottle work this way. In
addition to the regular weapons, you can choose your Hands
[Key #1, weapon #1] to jab and punch, or to pick up, carry,
and hurl items you find in the environment at your enemies.
Handguns [Key #2]: This is your basic type of weapon, and some
can be used akimbo, or two-fisted. You can also Alt-Fire with
selected handguns for a different combat style.
Light Duty Automatics [Key #3]: The range isn't far and accuracy
isn't great, but these are great close combat weapons. If you are
unsure of what situation you may be approaching, these are good
choices to lock and load.
Assault rifles and shotguns [Key #4]:
These are great close-quarters weapons
with a lot of punch. Your aim must be a
bit better, but they can dispatch an
enemy with fewer shots.
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