Best explosive weapon in a game

[Spectre39]

I really liked the exploding buckshot ammo for the shotgun in Bioshock.

I just couldn't figure out how buckshot was supposed to explode on contact, but it was fun to use.

 

[EnzoHonda]

I once spent a couple of days in UT camping the Redeemer spawns and sending it near the enemy spawn points. So much fun.

Since there's been some talk about a new Syndicate game, I'd like to mention the self-destruct option in Syndicate Wars. You could make your guys self-destruct with a fairly impressive nuclear blast. A brilliant white light followed by a huge boom and a mushroom cloud. Lots of fun.

 

[Ralackk]

Another vote for UT's Redeemer, did anyone else find that mod that let you actually ride the Redeemer at the enemy?

 

[mjhhiv]

IEDs in Far Cry 2

Playing it right now and enjoying it.

The sheer happiness I get every time I launch one of those suckers out is enough for me to give FC2 my vote.

 

[WolfMage]

I liked the Bow from GoW, myself, but hated the rest of the game.
I dunno if this counts, but the Spartan Lazor is my other favorite.

And yes, you heard right, I hate Gears of War. Too boring. You can beat it in a lunch break.
Not that Halo is much better...

 

[Droshi]

Cerebral Bore.

This isn't even a contest!

QFT! It CANNOT get better than the CB.

 

[crazy-j]

uhm i like boomz

boomz make me happy

i like.....i forgot

 

[Graustein]

Spoiler: /thread

 

[Flour]

RYNO anyone?

I hate myself for not having played the game that weapon's in.(I know it if I see it, can't think of the name)

My own favourite 'explosives'

Jak3's Nuke Launcher. (unlimited ammo is unlocked in-game)
Unlimited Ammo + Nuke Launcher = "I Win" button against everything moving.
Serious Sam's Serious Bomb.(Serious Sam Second Encounter, unlimited ammo is unlocked in-game)
Serious Bomb + Unlimited Ammo = "I Win" button against entire levels of enemies.
Timesplitters 2s Proximity Grenade.
Custom Deathmatch + Weapon 1: Proximity Grenade = create entire minefields that are set off by other mines.
Rocket Launcher from just about any FPS(Serious Sam 2:SE wins again, IMO)
Do I really have to explain this one? The SS version has sonic ammo which have a blast radius about 5 times larger than a normal rocket.

 

[sbot01]

I've always liked..
The Holy Hand Grenade in Worms
The glory of the nuke in C&C:Generals
and something about the way the Torque Bow gibs people in Gears is... satisfying.

 

[Metalix Knightmare]

Any version of the R.Y.N.O. But the second one is the best in my book. Minigun that launches missiles instead of bullets, How do you TOP that!?

 

[Programmed_For_Damage]

The Fusion Cannon from the original Turok. Fire and forget; until the shockwave permanently parts your hair.

 

[calingido]

the NanoGL from Red Faction 2. such a cheese weapon during mp, gotta love

 

[mr mcshiznit]

Banana Bomb!!! Come on people its an F'in Banna.... that breaks of into a bomb.... it's great idc what yall say.

 

[HardRockSamurai]

The sheep in Worms.

Ditto. A tactical sheep that explodes on contact will get my vote any day!

 

[xitel]

I think the proxy mine in Perfect Dark N64. Throw it on an enemy's back and as soon as he gets near another enemy, BOOM! Two birds with one high explosive.

 

[Lucane]

A Holy Handgrenade or a Hedgehog bomb from Resistance nothing like pinning your target(s) to a nearby wall/surface after killing them.

 

[JediMooCow]

So hard to say which is the best.

Seems to be a few different categories here. As far as explosive weapons go:

Best Sound Effects - Holy Hand Grenade (Worms)
Funniest - Sticky Grenades (Halo)
Most Useful - The rocket launcher in Red Faction. You can walk through walls with that thing.
Most Awesome Name - BFG (Doom)
Most Inventive - RYNO (Ratchet and Clank)
Tastiest - Banana Bomb. Second Place to Sheep. (Worms)
Best Guided - Redeemer (Unreal Tournament)
Most Talkative - Andy the Bomb (Red vs Blue)
Most Mentally Disturbing - Cerebral Bore (Turok)

Any other nominations?