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I don't use crossbows in video games (sh.itjust.works)
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In all the games I've played (one exception being Half-Life, but that's different) I really don't like using crossbows and avoid doing so at all costs. I don't really know why that is, but to me they don't seem to fit the setting of games like Elder Scrolls or Gothic. I love using regular bows, however. Maybe crossbows feel too modern for me? I don't really know anything about medieval weapons or when they were invented.

What about you? How do you feel about crossbows in these types of games or do you have a similar weird thing you just don't like and refuse to do in video games?

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I never use crossbows either, but mostly because they're usually slow and frustrating to play with. I'm sure I've used a good crossbow before, but I can't think of any. Especially since Link's crossbow training is one of few Zelda games I've missed

Edit: actually dishonored had a good crossbow

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Deus Ex, too.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Haven't played it, but that makes sense. Maybe crossbows are just particularly suited to stealth games.