Most games allow players to enjoy a constantly engaging action game by adding weapons to the mix, allowing players to shoot their enemies in style. While using two-handed rifles and the like can be quite interesting, gamers love video games that also allow them to use two-wielding weapons.

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Getting close in these action video games is always a blast as players pepper enemies with bullets or land shot after shot without having to reload. If done right, most players would prefer to only have two weapons instead of sticking to one weapon for obvious reasons.
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Max Payne 3
The Gunplay is the absolute best in this title
Max Payne 3
- Released
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May 15, 2012
- Developers
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Rockstar Studios
- OpenCritic rating
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Strong
Max Payne 3 may have disappointed fans in terms of the story and Max's characterization, but one thing it did pick up was the shootout. Amazing action shootouts allow Max to use his bullet time to shoot and slow down the action while players take their sweet time taking out enemies in style.
As might be expected, Max Payne 3 allows players to control two handguns at once, combine different firearms and collect his ammo so that his enemies can barely breathe. As long as players have ammo to spare, there is an option for players who want to improve their effectiveness in battle to flank the fight.
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Wolfenstein: The New Order
Going Akimbo with two shotguns is ridiculously cathartic against Nazis
FPS
Stealth
Action
Adventure
- Released
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May 20, 2014
- OpenCritic rating
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Strong
MachineGames did a great job with the reboot Wolfenstein a series that will surprise players with a captivating story that is more engaging than it has any right to be. As one would expect, the shooting is also quite engaging, with players having the option to dual wield any weapon in the game.
Players sacrifice aiming at the sights for an action game where they clear out a room of enemies in no time. Ambush is especially useful when players have two shotguns, as aiming is not necessary and players can just run up close to the Nazis and blast them to pieces.
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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Controlling the quill with its two blasters is fun, although the game loop sometimes becomes too basic
- Released
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October 26, 2021
- OpenCritic rating
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Strong
When Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy was revealed, fans feared it would be as forgettable as Marvel's Avengers. However, when the game was finally released, players were treated to amazing storytelling, beautiful visuals, and gameplay that was more tactical than players gave it credit for.

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The dual blasters used by Quill might seem boring, but the active reload mechanic, different elemental powers, and set of upgrades ensure that Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy it remained fresh and engaging until the very end. Giving orders to teammates and maneuvering Quill to maximize damage with his blasters is a lot of fun throughout this game's run.
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Red Dead Redemption 2
The Off-Hand Holster allows gunslingers to wield two-wielding weapons and punish enemies
Red Dead Redemption 2
- Released
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October 26, 2018
- OpenCritic rating
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Mighty
Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the best open world games ever made and shows that Rockstar was at the top of their game and not resting on their laurels as most people suspected. The game's emphasis on realism and emotional storytelling helped it stand out as the company's magnum opus that gamers still can't get enough of today.
After completing the game's prologue, Arthur eventually gains the ability to craft an off-hand holster that allows him to wield two weapons at once in battle. This makes firefights more engaging as players use Dead Eye to mark targets and start firing their dual firearms, landing shot after shot to kill enemies with great flair.
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Saints Row: The Third
Players can unlock Dual-Wielding to become even more deadly in combat
Saints Row 3
- Released
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November 15, 2011
Saints Row: The Third is considered by many to be the best game in the now defunct series, making the Saints crazier than ever as players enjoy a story with Playa and the rest of the 3rd Street Saints. Players unlock a set of upgrades to become more efficient as they progress.
One of the best upgrades that players can unlock allows them to dual wield pistols and SMGs. Players can tear through ammo at an alarming rate, but the extra firepower is well worth it, especially considering how much fun it can be to raid strongholds against Steelport gangs.
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Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Dual Silverballers are iconic and great to aim with
Too bad about the last one Hitman games abandoned the dual Silverballers, which was at one point one of the most iconic installments of the series. However, players can always go back to the classics to enjoy a simpler time when Agent 47 could take out enemies in style with his iconic dual pistols.

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Hitman 2: Silent Assassin was a massive improvement over its predecessor, as its wild physics ensured that enemies would fly back after being caught by Silverballers. Sure, players could sneak through a mission without killing anyone, but they could always rely on these powerful weapons if things went south.
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Tomb Raider: Legend
Lara Croft's classic adventure feels better than ever, especially with her dual-wielding skills
Tomb Raider: Legend
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Android, iOS, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, GameCube, PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox (original), Xbox 360
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April 11, 2006
Tomb Raider: Legend is a simple Lara Croft adventure game that allows players to control this iconic archaeologist in the mystery surrounding her mother's disappearance. The gameplay is more refined than ever before and the platforming feels modern enough to keep players engaged until the very end.
As you'd expect, Lara has no problem throwing her iconic dual pistols in battle and taking down many enemies in her way as she jumps and jumps around. It's a shame that the Survivor trilogy doesn't feature any kind of dual-wielding mechanics at all, and fans are hoping that the new Lara Croft games will bring back those iconic akimbo pistols.
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Resonance of fate
A stylish JRPG where the heroes use dual-wielding weapons to eliminate their enemies
Resonance of fate
- Released
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January 28, 2010
- Developers
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Tri-Ace
One of the hardest and most unique JRPG players can get their hands on, Resonance of fate allows players to control three characters who explore a gray, oppressive world full of difficult encounters and complicated mechanics. Players who want to master the combat system and not succumb to simple enemies over and over again should visit the Colosseum and go through the tutorial to get an idea of what to do.
Once they achieve this, players will be rewarded with a fluid combat system where their characters look great as they bounce around the map and damage their enemies. Converting Scratch Damage to HP Damage is a simple but engaging gameplay loop that forces players to switch ammo from time to time and maximize their damage to ensure victory.

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