

Like the PSG-1, it can only be used in first-person view, so un-equip it with when it isn't needed. It is effective against Sniper Wolf if the player takes cover in the southeast corner of the snowfield.įound in the entrance of Communications Tower B. Outside of these situations, it, along with the Stinger, is a good choice if you don't want to get too close to an enemy. It is required to deactivate the electrified floor by destroying the switchboard on floor B2 of the nuclear warhead storage building, and is very useful in the boss fight against Vulcan Raven. It fires a remote-controlled missile that can be guided with and holding will enter nose view from the rocket's perspective after launch. Nikita RC missile launcher is located in the central east room of Nuke Bldg B2. Nikita remote-controlled missile launcher

It does, however, have the distinction of being the only weapon you can use while prone, so it's handy if you find yourself trapped in an air duct because of an enemy patrolling immediately outside its entrance It does, however, have the distinction of being the only weapon you can use while prone, so it's handy if you find yourself trapped in an air duct because of an enemy patrolling immediately outside its entrance Zoom the scope in with, and out with. Its usefulness is limited outside of the two battles with Sniper Wolf, though, as you can't move with it equipped, you can only see what its scope allows you to see, it is only capable of carrying 6 rounds, and you can only use it while prone (laying flat on the ground). This gun is required for your first encounter with Sniper Wolf, but during the fight in the snowfield Stinger and Nikita missiles can be used as an easier alternative since those do not require diazepam for steady aim. You can only use it in first-person view you can't move while it's equipped, as is used for aiming. The PSG-1 is found in the armoury, in the level 5 room. The FA-MAS is most useful when you're surrounded by enemies, and in sequences such as the elevator ambush in Communications Tower B.

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It also packs more power into the last three bullets of each magazine, meaning that you'll need to choose between either burning up a full magazine for the extra power of the last three shots, and taking the risk of the extended reload time, or bottling out and instantly reloading with a double-tap of. It goes through its 25 rounds much faster than the SOCOM can go through 12 because of this, but it can take out even the most heavily-guarded enemy soldiers rapidly. The FA-MAS is capable of full auto-fire by holding down. The SOCOM is the most basic gun in the game you'll probably find yourself using it far more often than the FA-MAS or the PSG-1, and its usefulness is compounded by the additional suppressor, allowing you to dispatch enemies quickly and silently.Īn optional weapon found in the armoury on floor B2 of the tank hangar, inside the level 2 door. It comes equipped with a laser aiming module, and a suppressor can be found in the tank hangar inside a level 1 door on floor 1 to the right of the cargo door. The SOCOM is found in either a cargo truck outside the tank hangar, an open room on floor 1 of the hangar, or in the cell area of floor B1 of the hangar.
