Best 2026 Video Games for weapon balance

#1 Resident Evil Requiem
5.0

Weapon balance was praised because different weapons had clear uses and opportunities to shine.

Pros: driving mechanics, protagonist appeal

Cons: platform-specific feature support, checkpoint system

#2 Pragmata
4.4

Weapon balance is positive overall, with varied weapons, loadout limits, and ammo scarcity encouraging adaptation and experimentation.

Pros: bug frequency, user interface design

Cons: HUD clarity, mission design

#3 Nioh 3
4.3

Weapon balance/depth was positive overall, though style-locked weapons were also described as controversial.

Pros: pacing, visual effects quality

Cons: tutorial quality, character roster

#4 The Rogue Prince of Persia
4.2

Weapon balance and variety were generally positive, with distinct weapons and playstyles, though some early-access reviewers wanted more excitement.

Pros: crash stability, HUD clarity

Cons: character development, visual effects quality

#5 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
4.2

Weapon balance looks improved through varied weapon perks and chain-kill limits that help avoid button-mashing.

Pros: core gameplay loop, visual effects quality

Cons: monetization fairness, microtransaction impact

#6 Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad
4.2

Weapon balance looked promising, with reviewers praising tradeoffs between daggers, axes, swords, and distinct weapon styles.

Pros: environmental detail, art direction

Cons: world interactivity, loot system

#7 Saros
4.1

Weapon balance was mostly positive for variety and viability, though some weapons or no-autohit variants frustrated reviewers.

Pros: value for money, fun factor

Cons: map and navigation design, side character depth

#8 Gears of War: E-Day
3.5

Weapon balance evidence is mixed, with enthusiasm for new weapons but concern about how guns will feel under the new movement model.

Pros: emotional impact, art direction

Cons: value for money, platform-specific feature support

#9 Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
3.5

Weapon balance is mixed, with one reviewer finding Gordon's gadgets stronger than Batman's in the demo.

Pros: pacing, core gameplay loop

Cons: companion AI, map and navigation design

#10 Crimson Desert
3.0

Reviewer evidence is mixed: weapon balance drew both praise and caveats across 3 review(s).

Pros: level design, replay value

Cons: stealth mechanics, save system reliability

#11 Directive 8020
2.9

Weapon balance was mixed to negative because one reviewer liked limited defensive tools, while another felt gun use robbed agency.

Pros: user interface design, graphics quality

Cons: combat system, animation quality