Best 2025 Video Games for weapon balance

#1 Hades II
4.8

Weapon feel is praised for distinct weapon identities that push different approaches to runs.

Pros: combat system, progression system

Cons: originality

#2 Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl
4.5

Weapons themselves offer satisfying variety and distinct handling, but balance gets messier against spongey mutants and heavily armored targets. Ammo efficiency and enemy durability can make some encounters feel wasteful.

Pros: immersion, fun factor

Cons: bug frequency, AI behavior

#3 The First Berserker: Khazan
4.3

Weapon balance is mostly positive because weapons feel distinct, though some reviews want more variety or deeper differences within weapon classes.

Pros: combat system, boss design

Cons: narrative quality, difficulty balance

#4 Doom: The Dark Ages
4.2

Weapon balance was broadly praised for useful, varied weapons, though some reviewers felt guns were simplified or overshadowed by the shield.

Pros: combat system, weapon balance

Cons: flying mechanics, narrative quality

#5 Monster Hunter Wilds
4.1

Weapon balance was largely positive because weapons felt viable and not underpowered, though Insect Glaive drew a notable caveat.

Pros: combat system, narrative quality

Cons: difficulty balance, endgame content

#6 Avowed
4.1

Weapon balance and variety were mostly praised for experimentation and flexible loadouts, but some reviewers felt magic outclassed melee or guns.

Pros: combat system, narrative quality

Cons: difficulty balance, enemy variety

#7 Ghost of Yōtei
4.1

Weapon balance is praised for distinct tools and effective counters, but mixed overall because several reviewers find weapons too situational or favorite weapons underpowered outside matchups.

Pros: combat system, narrative quality

Cons: grind level, innovation

#8 Cronos: The New Dawn
4.1

Weapons were usually praised for distinct roles and tactical options, though some reviews found variants subtle or less transformative than expected.

Pros: combat system, narrative quality

Cons: boss design, puzzle design

#9 BALL x PIT
3.8

Special balls support spectacularly strong combinations, but not every upgrade has equal value. Weak passives, inherited cooldowns, and awkward piercing effects can compromise an otherwise promising setup.

Pros: fun factor, upgrade system

Cons: user interface design, grind level

#10 Marvel’s Deadpool VR
3.7

The arsenal is broad and often great fun, especially firearms and temporary Marvel weapons, but balance is uneven: swords can feel weak or floaty, some guns are noticeably better, and...

Pros: combat system, voice acting

Cons: pacing, boss design

#11 Battlefield REDSEC
3.7

Weapon balance is mixed. Ground loot can stay competitive and some players love the TTK, but others report overly fast kills, narrow viable weapon choices, or inconsistent time-to-kill.

Pros: fun factor, battle mode quality

Cons: multiplayer design, replay value

#12 The Outer Worlds 2
3.6

Weapon balance ranged from fresh, satisfying arsenals to overpowered or underwhelming weapons and uneven biomass guns.

Pros: combat system, progression system

Cons: pacing, AI behavior

#13 Atomfall
3.4

Weapon balance was mixed: some praised weapon variety or gun feel, while others disliked uninteresting weapons and scarcity tradeoffs.

Pros: narrative quality, exploration quality

Cons: combat system, AI behavior

#14 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
3.4

Weapon balance was mixed: one reviewer liked weapon choice, while another found some ranged options hard to use effectively.

Pros: combat system, narrative quality

Cons: save system reliability, learning curve

#15 Arc Raiders
3.4

Weapon balance was mixed: reviewers liked niche-based weapons and viable free kits, but later evidence flagged overpowered or weak weapons.

Pros: sound design, combat system

Cons: voice acting, menu usability

#16 Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
3.3

Equipment balance divides opinion: some find useful combinations without trivializing the action, while others discover dominant choices or overly powerful setups. A small range of attractive Arts can also limit...

Pros: overall quality, difficulty balance

Cons: frame rate stability, performance optimization

#17 Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
3.2

Weapon balance is mixed but generally workable. Many guns feel viable and satisfying, yet some sources flag overpowered choices, weak SMGs, or a few weapons that need further tuning.

Pros: multiplayer design, level design

Cons: fun factor, narrative quality

#18 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
3.1

Weapon balance is mixed to weak, with several reviewers calling Sam overpowered or finding many weapons redundant, despite some praise for variety.

Pros: narrative quality, combat system

Cons: difficulty balance, weapon balance

#19 Sniper Elite: Resistance
3.1

Rifles are the most dependable attraction, while opinions differ on whether pistols and SMGs feel distinct and useful. Powerful tuned or DLC weapons can broaden options, but some new additions...

Pros: overall quality, level design

Cons: innovation, mission design

#20 Borderlands 4
3.0

Weapon balance is mixed: variety is praised, but weak charged guns, disappointing weapons, uneven legendaries, and risky overpowered items are noted.

Pros: movement feel, loot system

Cons: performance optimization, narrative quality

#21 Battlefield 6
3.0

weapon balance was only moderately positive because some guns needed tuning.

Pros: multiplayer design, sound design

Cons: narrative quality, map and navigation design

#22 Marathon
3.0

The arsenal is broadly viable, but not perfectly tuned. Sniper rifles in particular are described as slightly overtuned even while the overall weapon pool remains varied and useful.

Pros: fun factor, loot system

Cons: difficulty balance, quest design

#23 Elden Ring Nightreign
2.8

Weapon balance was mixed, with boss health and class-specific relics making some weapon paths feel less flexible.

Pros: co-op experience, fun factor

Cons: difficulty balance, social features

#24 Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted
2.5

The plant arsenal contains many strong situational tools, but some upgrades clearly outclass their cheaper predecessors. Ranking-focused commentary highlights both excellent role specialization and a few choices with little reason...

Pros: fun factor, remake/remaster quality

Cons: graphics quality, soundtrack quality

#25 Silent Hill f
2.4

Weapon balance was divisive but leaned negative: some liked durability as tension, while many felt weapons broke too quickly, felt similar, or became tedious to manage.

Pros: puzzle design, narrative quality

Cons: combat system, enemy variety

#26 Yakuza Kiwami 2
2.0

Stored weapons add flexibility, but they can also make combat and bosses dramatically easier. For some players that reduces frustration; for others it undermines challenge.

Pros: narrative quality, combat system

Cons: onboarding experience, difficulty balance