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*"Furious gunplay"
*"Furious gunplay"


==Weapon overview==
Gunplay is fairly straightforward in comparison to other video games. There are various weapons (listed below) with varying behaviors, reload times, ammo clip sizes, and accuracy. Oni is notable in that Konoko can only carry one weapon at a time, holstered or not (two if using the weapon-shifting cheat), in contrast to most action games, where ten or twelve weapons might be carried by the player at one time.
Gunplay is fairly straightforward in comparison to other video games. There are various weapons (listed below) with varying behaviors, reload times, ammo clip sizes, and accuracy. Oni is notable in that Konoko can only carry one weapon at a time, holstered or not (two if using the weapon-shifting cheat), in contrast to most action games, where ten or twelve weapons might be carried by the player at one time.


==Weapon overview==
The tech specs for each weapon are found [[Quotes/Weapons|here.]]
[[Quotes/Weapons|Have a look here.]]


==Weapon tips==
==Weapon tips==
'''Fighting with no ammo.''' Empty rifle in hand and no time for holster it? Here's three options:<br>
:1. Just drop it instantly (default key is 'e') and fight hand-to-hand.<br>
:2. You can still throw basic punches with the gun in hand, although the damage dealt is not greater.<br>
:3. Try the weapon special move: do a short crouch, then release the crouch key and kick in quick succession.<br>


===Special move with weapon===
'''Reload judiciously.''' Don't get interrupted when reloading a weapon. The ammunition will take damage -- in other words, you'll lose the clip.
Empty rifle in hand and no time for holster it? a) Just drop it instantly and fight hand-to-hand. b) Or try the weapon special move: short crouch, release and press "kick".
 
===Reloading===
Don't get interrupted when reload a weapon. The ammunition will take damage ergo becomes useless.
 
===Campbell Equalizer Mk4===
This weapon has high recoil. Compensate when firing on full auto.
 
Enemies try to evade bullets in a row so shot only once, wait, and fire again.
 
===Hughes Black Adder SMG===
Deadly at close range, but only useful for suppression fire beyond 6 meters.
 
===SML3 Plasma Rifle===
Bursts accelerate rapidly during flight. Lead moving targets appropriately.
 
Not that good as sniper rifle but first one hit for sure. Use it in open spaces.
 
===Phase Stream Projector===
To aim, direct the weapon's energy beam.
 
Has shock effect after approximate two seconds. Difficult for tactical use.
 
===SBG Man-Portable Mortar===
Also dangerous for the gunman at close distance.
 
It's a real ''un-crowder''...
 
Second fire mode: Hit decentral groups by releasing the trigger when mortar is in mid-air.
 
Land mine: Precalculate landing zone then go for a enemy, get him there and release the trigger. Or just place it when he's on the way.
 
Tactical first strike: the mortar can bounce off of walls and obstacles. So you can shot around corners.
 
''Move around and cool the SBG'' by pressing "E" and then quickly "Q". So the weapon won't fall onto the ground.
 
===Van de Graaff (VDG) Pistol===
Shots disable one or more enemies at close range. Attack (e.g. with back break) or escape while victims are disoriented.


===Scram Cannon===
'''Use the Campbell Equalizer Mk4 with precision.''' This weapon can be used for single shots or fired on full auto, but the incredible recoil means it's almost impossible to hit an enemy at mid- or long-range on auto. Also, enemies will evade a steady stream of bullets, so the only effective way to use this weapon is for single, careful shots -- unless the enemy is just outside of melee range, at which point automatic fire will be fairly deadly.
Missile warheads are inactive at close range (but will do still damage*). For best results, give swarms space to home-in on their targets.


Evade by hiding behind enemies or obstacles. (You can can even run away from them...)
'''Wait for the right range with the Hughes Black Adder SMG.''' "Deadly at close range, but only useful for suppression fire beyond 6 meters." -- The in-game instructions are succinct and accurate.


(*) Kill a weak enemy by running into them and pull the trigger.
'''The SML3 Plasma Rifle is a sniper's friend.''' This is the most accurate long-range weapon besides the Mercury Bow, and much easier to come by. Your first shot will likely hit its mark at almost any range, but the moderate projectile speed means that enemies who are alerted to your presence will dodge the weapon consistently at long range. Best used to get an initial shot at the enemy, or for a quick shot when an enemy has been knocked down in melee. Dangerous for the user in close range combat due to the slow firing rate.


===Mercury Bow===
'''Use the Phase Stream Projector to hold one foe at your mercy.''' This is one of two weapons that can go around corners. It's not a huge damage dealer, but it does stun its target. Since the enemy will be mostly unable to fight back as long as you hold down the trigger, a clear target is likely as good as dead as long as you have enough charge left to close the deal.
Kills all but the strongest enemies with one shot. The bow must re-freeze after firing, and thus has slow cycle-rate.


''Move around and cool the bow'' by pressing "E" and then quickly "Q". So the weapon won't fall onto the ground.
'''Use the SBG Man-Portable Mortar for tactical explosives.''' Do not use at close range! But incredibly useful when you have a good distance between you and your enemy.<br>
:Secondary fire mode: Hit decentral groups by releasing the trigger when mortar is in mid-air.<br>
:Land mine: Precalculate landing zone then go for a enemy, get him there and release the trigger. Or just place it when he's on the way.
:Tactical first strike: the mortar can bounce off of walls and obstacles. So you can shoot around corners.
:Quick Cooldown trick: Cool the SBG instantly by pressing "E" and then quickly "Q", before the weapon hits the ground.


===Screaming Cannon===
'''Turn the tables in melee with the Van de Graaff (VDG) Pistol''' Shots disable one or more enemies at close range. Attack (e.g. with back break) or escape while victims are disoriented. Does 1 HP damage, so it's clearly for tactical advantage in a melee fight more than anything.
Pursue all enemies but can still hurt the gunman too.


''Move around and cool the cannon'' by pressing "E" and then quickly "Q". So the weapon won't fall onto the ground.
'''Keep it long-range with the Scram Cannon.''' Missile warheads are inactive at close range (but will do still damage*). For best results, give swarms lots of space to home in on their targets. When you're the target, evade by hiding behind enemies or obstacles. (You can can even almost outrun them if you dash.)<br>
:*Kill a weak enemy by running into them and pull the trigger.


===Wave Motion Cannon===
'''The Mercury Bow - a rare and valuable weapon.''' Kills all but the strongest enemies with one shot. Although the bow normally takes a very long time to refreeze before it can fire again, if you made your first shot, you probably finished off the enemy. If you do need another shot quickly, the same quick-recharge tip as above applies here:<br>
First fire mode: Use the energy beam at big distance.
:Quick Cooldown trick: Cool the bow instantly by pressing "E" and then quickly "Q", before the weapon hits the ground.


Second fire mode: Use grenades on close range to blast them backwards.
'''Don't think of the Screaming Cannon as your friend.''' Supposedly the weapon protects the user from the Screaming Cell it releases, but in fact you are only safe from damage when the Cell has not activated yet (shortly after being fired). After that point, it's a liability. If you can stay around it but not too close, and lead enemies to gather around it, it will do them serious damage. But if you are in close quarters, such as a hallway, don't even think about it.<br>
:Quick Cooldown trick: Cool the cannon instantly by pressing "E" and then quickly "Q", before the weapon hits the ground.


Watch out that the target isn't too close. In this case just drop it.
'''Become a human tank with the Wave Motion Cannon.''' Something of a novelty weapon. Only available (without cheats) in the Vago Bio Lab level (Ch. 3). If you don't have the time to pull off a shot, drop it before it becomes a burden holding you down in combat. Konoko cannot run while wielding it.<br>
:Primary fire mode: Use the energy beam at big distance. If you can keep the enemy on the beam for the full duration, it may well kill him in one shot.<br>
:Secondary fire mode: Fires a frag grenade that sends enemies flying backwards. Does much less damage than primary fire mode, but buys you a little time to use the beam again.


==Melee overview==
==Melee overview==