History LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe / VideoGames

* ''Videogame/WeWhoAreAboutToDie:'' The game offers a variety of shields for gladiators to use. The physics-based combat makes them ''very'' useful, as they're almost always in the way of any given attack, ensuring you survive longer. There ''is'' a caveat, though: The crowds ''hate'' them. Smaller shields are usually (mostly) fine, but bigger ones will cut ''deeply'' into your Fame earnings. There ''are'' some shields that are both protective and flashy enough to compensate, but they're also ''expensive''.

** Mega Man himself (and ''VideoGame/MegaManX'') has several types of "Shield" copy weapons, which typically absorb one hit if not thrown as an attack. They also tend to be made of ridiculous things, like leaves, petals, bits of junk, gems, or water droplets. ''VideoGame/MegaMan7'' lets Mega Man borrow the Proto Shield for a while, provided you defeat Proto Man as a BonusBoss.

** [[VideoGame/{{PAYDAY2}} The sequel]] ratchets things up a bit with the Shields. On Very Hard and higher, a variant of the Shield appears carrying a much bigger shield with "FBI" across it. It makes shooting past them a lot harder. Then, when [[KingMook Captain Winters and his lackeys]] show up, they carry ''even bigger'' shields which cannot be shot past at all. Though there are more ways of dealing with Shields in this game. Not only can players outflank them again, but they don't stand up terribly well to [[StuffBlowingUp explosions]] or [[KillItWithFire fire]], and the players also have access to specific weapons or ammo types that [[ArmorPiercingAttack pierce through those shields]] (with much-reduced damage, but still enough that you can usually kill them in one or two shots to the head).

* ''Videogame/WeWhoAreAboutToDie:'' The game offers a variety of shields for gladiators to use. The physics-based combat makes them ''very'' useful, as they're almost always in the way of any given attack, ensuring you survive longer. There ''is'' a caveat, though: The crowds ''hate'' them. Smaller shields are usually (mostly) fine, but bigger ones will cut ''deeply'' into your Fame earnings.

* A pair of villains in the second half of ''VideoGame/TalesOfHearts'' are twin robots. One of them uses a pair of cleavers. The other one wields two shields, and uses them to defend himself while casting powerful spells. Of course you [[DualBoss fight them both at once]].

** Several weapons in the series come with a shield (Sword and Shield, Lance, Gunlance, optional on the Heavy Bowgun, the Greatsword can double as a shield in a pinch), which can be incredibly useful especially when paired with the right skills/items (Guard skill + Mega Juice). This can lead to the "turtling" tactic for lances and gunlances. Amusingly, shields and Greatswords will block things that, logically, should not be blockable with a shield, such as [[MakeMeWannaShout loud roars]] and stun-inducing flashes. Of course, having the shield is no guarantee of safety since [[GoddamnedBats Vespoid]] will hit you from behind, or you get hit by an unblockable attack, or your stamina runs out, etc. Basically, like everything else in ''Monster Hunter'', it all depends on the player's skill.

* In ''VideoGame/BattleBrothers'', shields are absolutely crucial for protecting the frontline fighters, being second only to helmets in overall importance. The most viable layout is generally to have half the company form the shieldwall, while the other half stands behind with bows, switching to [[BladeOnAStick polearms]] during the engagements with the [[DemBones Ancient Dead]]. One of the reasons Orcs are considered the toughest opponent is their ability to outright break shields.

** ''VideoGame/Splatoon2'' introduces the Brella class of weapons, which are [[ParasolOfPain weaponized umbrellas]] whose canopies can block attacks. All variants except one shoot a single shot of ink at a time, with the canopy popping up if you keep the trigger held down after a shot. If you hold the trigger long enough, the canopy will launch off, leaving a path of ink behind it as it travels. Opponents hit by the canopy will recieve chip damage, but its primary function is to serve as a mobile shield allowing you and your allies to push forward safely. The Undercover Brella, on the other hand, keeps the canopy up at all times when shooting and doesn't launch it, but it also hosts the weakest shield of its class.

** However, with the right upgrade, Batman can simply punch straight through the viewing port, and then bend the shield in half.