: Not that I've played H4 much (in fact, I still didn't even bother to get my
: 360 fixed yet, so I've still only played the campaign twice), but I didn't
: object to any functional duplication of weapons, so I'm not really with
: you on that argument. Sure some things act similarly, but they still feel
: different. Also, it seems quite natural that each faction should have some
: functionally comparable weapons.

My recollection of the game is that you largely relied on the BR / DMR, and when you ran out you'd pick up a carbine or light rifle off of an enemy. There wasn't really any planning to it, and only a handful of times were alternate weapon choices beneficial.