Within the diverse landscape of Fortnite, the variety of weapons available is crucial to the gaming experience. Recently, the Enforcer AR has become a topic of intense discussions among players. Designed as a slow-firing but high-damage assault rifle, some feel that it is awkward to use, unoriginal, and often mistaken for a sniper rifle.
Summary
- The Enforcer AR and sniper rifle’s visual similarities are causing frustration among players who frequently end up picking up the former when seeking the latter – as InfiniteSufferer69 points out here.
- RegisterFit1252 suggests a distinct change in gameplay mechanics to balance things out: add descope to the sniper when hit, indirectly buffing the Enforcer AR in the process.
- Other players feel that there’s redundancy in having both the Enforcer AR and the Nemesis AR in game, with the latter seen as a better higher damage + longer range option.
- SnekkyGlekky highlighted a particular issue with the weapon – the Enforcer has a noticeably poor bullet drop, decreasing its effectiveness.
Vertsatile Use?
Despite the criticism, there are players that have found a way to make this weapon work. Diligent_Middle_1125 mentions using it like a DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle), albeit a ”very sad excuse for one”, while Affectionate_Map2761 asserts that the Enforcer AR hits better than the Nemesis.
A Victim of Circumstance?
voodoochild346 believes the Enforcer AR is a good weapon, but is overshadowed by the potency and ease of use of the snipers. As he says, ”In any other season it would be a dominant weapon.”
The Bigger Picture
Ultimately, the issue might be bigger than the Enforcer AR alone. firesale053 argues that the game could be suffering from an issue of redundancy, with a ‘thousand AR’s in the game and about 3 of them are different.’
It’s clear the Enforcer AR has found itself amidst a crossfire of sorts (pun totally intended!). It’s not all doom and gloom though. Filled to the brim with players of varying playstyles and opinions, Fortnite’s vibrant community ensures that even the most criticized weapons have their defenders – every in-game item has the potential to be a game-changer in the right hands. As the game evolves, it prompts an important reflection on the game’s weapon arsenal: diversity is important, but so is distinctiveness.
