History VideoGame / BlacklightRetribution

---> "You don't ''always'' suck...but when you do, you're dead."

* AllegedlyFreeGame: You can still play without ZEN (which is obtained using real money or from surveys/offers), you'll just have access to higher-level equipment slower. However, some decorative items which have no effect on gameplay (like camouflages or taunts) are available with ZEN only, and weapon parts that are ZEN-only tend to have niche advantages.

%% * MightyGlacier: Hardsuits. Though they have a 'boost' function, they can't move, turn, or fire their weapons for a few moments after using it. Max-health builds tend to count as well - especially if they pack very heavy weapons that reduce their movement speed even more.

* Railgun duels between Hardsuits can be ended this way.

* LightningBruiser: Gunman Hardsuit (currently only available on PS4 version) trades OneHitKill railgun and anti-personnel minigun on the original Hardsuit for lighter armor, an auto-cannon and freakishly-fast movement speed.

* LettersToTheEditor: Not exactly. But Zombie Studio will be answering questions through Blacklight Retribution Patch Minutes videos which come out with every game updates. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XEuS2msbpE&feature=youtu.be Here's one for 0.964.]]

* MightyGlacier: Hardsuits. Though they have a 'boost' function, they can't move, turn, or fire their weapons for a few moments after using it. Max-health builds tend to count as well - especially if they pack very heavy weapons that reduce their movement speed even more.

** Chain enough headshots together, and your character will yell [[PurePwnage BOOM, HEADSHOT!]]

* ''"[[IRegretNothing I Regret Nothiiiiing!]]"'': One of the death sounds for the bonus voice pack.

* VideogameCrueltyPotential: It's entirely possible to kill an enemy who just ordered a Hardsuit, then hack into said Hardsuit to use it yourself. Woo, free hardsuit! You can also abandon badly-damaged hardsuits and use them as bait for unsuspecting enemy players. Mines can also be used to boobytrap depots.

* DifficultButAwesome : The Combat Rifle. It is a semi-automatic rifle, making it quite nice to use at mid to long range. Problem is, [[MasterOfNone at any range there's a receiver that does its job better.]] Low ammo count tends to cause problem too. But in the right hands they're capable of downing ANYONE in quick 2-4 shots assuming the user is careful of the spread.

** For more specific examples, the Heavy Pistol receiver is clearly based off the old Colt [=M1911=], the Burstfire Pistol is some manner of Glock, and the complete StarterEquipment rifle bears a ''remarkable'' resemblance to the [=SIG 550=]. One foregrip/barrel segment is highly similar to the [=MP7=], whilst another resembles the [=FN MAG=]. The newly introduced Snubnose Revolver is nearly identical to the snub-nosed Chiappa Rhino.

** For more specific examples, the Heavy Pistol receiver is clearly based off the old Colt [=M1911=], the Burstfire Pistol is some manner of Glock, and the complete StarterEquipment rifle bears a ''remarkable'' resemblance to the [=FN FAL=]. One foregrip/barrel segment is highly similar to the [=MP7=], whilst another resembles the [=FN MAG=]. The newly introduced Snubnose Revolver is nearly identical to the snub-nosed Chiappa Rhino.

*** [=M4X=] Rifle. Based on the M4 carbine. Increased rate of fire, but reduced damage and range. Better for close-up combat.

** Burst-Fire Rifle. Bullpup config, three-round bursts. Deadly at all ranges, and exceptionally accurate.

** Combat Rifle. A 'lite' edition of the bolt-action rifle, much better rate of fire and higher ammo capacity, but less damage. Somewhere between the [=BFR=] and [=BAR=], in theory.

** SMG, very good at close quarters but less effective at range; and the Machine Pistol, its smaller, sidearm-ier cousin.

*** [=M4X=] Rifle. Based on the M4 carbine. Increased rate of fire and accuracy, but reduced damage and range. Better for close-up combat.

** [[MiniMecha Hard]][[MightyGlacier suit]]. Good luck finding a teammate who keep watching your back in public matches.

* GunPorn: Players praised the game's customization feature. ''Metallic pink'' automatic death spewing machine with attached 1.8x holographic scope, smoothbore assault barrel and silencer, anyone?

* GunPorn: Players praised the game's customization feature. ''Metallic pink'' automatic death spewing machine, anyone?

* FragileSpeedster: Speed-oriented builds, as you have to sacrifice maximum health for your increased speed. Pure speed builds are uncommon, as most feel they sacrifice too much to gain too little.

* GoodOldFisticuffs: Since the Anti Material Rifle, is too heavy and large to use it as makeshift club in melee, the player charactr will simply hold it in one hand and punch the enemy directly when using the melee key.

* AllegedlyFreeGame: You can still play without ZEN (which is obtained using real money or from surveys/offers), you'll just have access to higher-level equipment slower. However, some decorative items which have no effect on gameplay (like camouflages or taunts) are available with ZEN only.
** Recently there are more ZEN-only receivers released. But most of them are niche weapons, suitable only for certain playstyle.