Bioshock Infinite: Vigors and Guns

In Bioshock Infinite, using a weapon is never a waste. With explosives or heavy weapons available via tears, in barrels, or dropped by enemies, you're always prepared for a challenge. However, learning to make effective use of your vigors can be crucial when carrying powered-down weapons.

Upgrading other guns aside from your favorites can also add variety to the gameplay experience. This approach forced me to drop a favored upgraded weapon, only to find it again soon enough not to worry about it. After all, you're not investing in something you'll discard quickly.

Playing on 1999 mode without spending any cash, I never felt attached to any gun and didn't bother upgrading them. In fact, the game's design made it unnecessary to upgrade weapons since the one you need for each encounter is always available. Why waste money on something you'll use briefly?

Zee |LAB| also expressed similar sentiments, stating that the two-weapon limit was a bad choice. They argued that many games successfully implement a system where each gun has a purpose, and Bioshock Infinite's design fell short in this regard.

In contrast, I preferred the freedom to carry multiple weapons, allowing me to choose the relevant one for each situation. The 2 weapon limit only encouraged me to waste them since ammo was always readily available next to them. With the option to carry everything, I could conserve my RPG and Hand Cannon for critical encounters.

The article concludes that the Bioshock Infinite's design choices regarding guns and vigors may have resulted in an undervalued mechanic, especially with the ability to upgrade weapons.

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