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We Tested the Guns From WARDOGS in Real Life
Grand Them puts the guns from the video game WARDOGS to the test in real life, comparing their in-game representations to their real-world counterparts.
Watch on YouTube ↗Key takeaways
- 🔫WARDOGS features some extremely rare and eclectic starting assault rifles like the KH202, A91, and Bushmaster M17S, which are difficult to obtain in real life.03:35
- 🎯The Tavor's in-game representation accurately reflects its real-life low recoil and compact bullpup design.05:01
- 🔄The Galil's reload animation in WARDOGS correctly shows the lack of a last-round bolt hold open, requiring a manual charge after a magazine change.06:47
- 👂The M4's suppressed sound in WARDOGS is considered very accurate to its real-life counterpart.09:59
- 🛠️The FAL in WARDOGS accurately transitions from a classic wood-stocked L1A1 to a modern Volterra rail configuration with accessories.10:51
- ⚠️The MP5's mid-mag reload animation in WARDOGS is criticized for potentially damaging the real-life firearm by not locking the bolt back.14:44
Chapters
- 0:54Introduction to WARDOGS Guns
- 5:09Assault Rifles
- 19:17Submachine Guns
- 28:18Pistols
- 34:16Marksman Rifles
- 41:43Shotguns
- 42:22M249 SAW
- 46:41Conclusion
The digest
Video games often serve as an entry point into various hobbies, and for many, that includes the world of firearms. WARDOGS, a new shooter featuring three PMC factions, boasts an array of interesting guns. But how do these virtual weapons stack up against their real-life counterparts? Grand Them takes a deep dive, comparing the in-game models and mechanics to actual firearms.
Assault Rifles: From Eclectic to Iconic
WARDOGS kicks off with some truly unique starting assault rifles: the KH202, A91, and Bushmaster M17S. These are extremely rare and eclectic weapons, with the KH202 and A91 being largely unobtainable in the US. This choice by the developers is commendable for its originality, though it raises questions about PMC supply chains. Moving to more accessible firearms, the Tavor, an Israeli-made bullpup rifle, is featured. Its compact design, achieved by placing the action behind the pistol grip, allows for a full-size barrel in a smaller package. The in-game Tavor accurately reflects its real-life counterpart's low recoil and standard STANAG magazine compatibility. Reload animations are also spot-on, whether the magazine is completely spent or not. The Galil, another Israeli assault rifle, is also present. The game's use of 35-round magazines is realistic, and the addition of a top rail for optics mirrors real-world configurations. The Galil's reload, which lacks a last-round bolt hold open, is also faithfully recreated, requiring a manual charge after a fresh magazine is inserted.
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