9 Video Game Guns That DON'T Kill

8. Less Lethal Nova - SWAT 4

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Irrational Games

SWAT 4 is a commendably realistic take on what being an actual SWAT officer entails, which means you can't just storm into any situation guns blazing. You are actively encouraged to end situations with minimal loss of life, which is where the Less Lethal Nova comes in.

The Less Lethal Nova - a gun that shoots beanbags instead of bullets - may sound comedic, but in SWAT 4 it's a serious means of pacifying your target. There are no wacky sound effects or comedy animations to accompany its use - its a legitimate tool for downing hostile criminals, and is treated as such.

Which makes it a perfect representation of SWAT 4 as a whole. The Less Lethal Nova, despite it sounding like an anime signature move, is a serious weapon in a serious game.

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