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Gat out of Hell’s Seven Weapons of Sin!

Gat out of Hell’s Seven Weapons of Sin!

Last week, CheatCC was invited to a special fireside chat with Kate Nelson, who is Associate Producer of Deep Silver’s upcoming Saints Row: Gat out of Hell . In this hot little title (see what I did there?) fans of the series will find themselves plunged into the bowels of New Hades, Hell, which by all accounts is the #1 vacation spot for demons, devils and the lost souls of the damned! You’ll play Johnny Gat, who’s on a Chuck Norris-esque rescue mission to save the leader of the Saints from the clutches of Satan himself.

While here, you’ll get your hands on a slew of “Sin” themed weaponry, all based around the seven most deadly (naturally). I was on-hand during the presentation, and had the opportunity to chat with Kate regarding much of the new arsenal. As in Saint’s past, each weapon will be loaded into a specific slot, centered on things like melee combat, shotgun fun and more. Below, I’ve compiled a breakdown of each of our seven deadliest delectables, so be sure to say your prayers and drink copious amounts of holy water to prepare thy self. Yeah, hydration is the key to salvation right? Man…I am so going to hell when I die.

  • Armchair-A-Geddon : By far, this tattered beauty is the star of show. All other weapons following pale in comparison! Here you rely on the tenements of Sloth, as you kick back in a grungy recliner, equipped with both mini-guns and rocket launchers. Al Bundy would be so proud!
  • Diamond Sting : I think we’re all somewhat greedy at times, but here that’s definitely counted as a positive trait. Your currency in the game is quite literary called “The Wages of Sin,” which is exactly what this gun causes your enemies to drop (allowing you to both kill and loot at the same time)!
  • Last Supper : Here you douse your enemies with copious amounts of yummy frosting (no that’s not a typo), causing all demons in your path to go full-on Walking Dead on their nearby comrades. Gluttony is only for the hungriest of gamer.
  • Uriels Edge : This blade is the envy of hell’s denizens. Don’t let it fool you. Even though it’s intended primarily as a close-quarters tool, it can rein fire down in a way that makes it a substantial ranged weapon as well.
  • Boom Chicka : Everyone loves some shotty fun, but this one comes with a perverted twist. The bullets drive your enemies so mad with lust; they’ll skip towards you like a scene from a romantic comedy. You’ll likely find it very handy, as once they’re close enough; you can quickly finish them off with ease.
  • Ark of the Covenant : You remember the scene at the end of Indiana Jones? Take that and stick it into a gun. Now you have the Wraith weapon, which will let you suck up your enemy’s souls and hurl them back in all kinds of fun (and might I add destructive) ways. Expect multi-kills in a single shot with the Ark.
  • Gallows Dodger : Ever have a friend so proud of his gaming achievements; he just never shuts up about them? The Gallows Dodger performs much in the same way, as he’ll continually be in your ear touting what an impressive murdering machine he is (even name-dropping kills of past exploits in battle). A smart ass for sure, but useful none the less.
Gat out of Hell’s Seven Weapons of Sin!

It’s clear this quirky take on a familiar gaming mechanic (such as our weapons load-out) reflects the spirit of the Saints Row series in spades. Gat out of Hell is intended as a stand-alone expansion, but is expected to become a must-play for long time fans and complete new comers alike. It combines arcade appeal and accessibility in ways only a campy veteran like this can deliver.

Also, we have release date news that doesn’t involve a DELAY for once! During our chat, Ms. Nelson informed me their design team did such a bang-up job, the game was actually finished ahead of schedule! The adjusted launch will now see Gat out of Hell hit the PlayStation, Xbox and PC on January 20 th here in the States (the 23 rd elsewhere).

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