The Dynamo of Doom is a weapon featured in A Crack in Time. Designed by Pollyx Industries to combat space pirates,[1] it was jointly manufactured with GrummelNet Industries. The weapon fires an electric orb that can be remotely directed, traveling across the battlefield to electrocute nearby enemies.
With use, the Dynamo of Doom can be upgraded to the Dynamo of Devastation. In challenge mode, the Omega Dynamo of Devastation becomes available for purchase.
Characteristics[]
The Dynamo of Doom is a red, metallic pistol featuring a spherical barrel that generates the orb. It fires large, slow-moving, floating electric orbs that are highly ionized and can be controlled remotely. The upgraded Dynamo of Devastation has a bulkier, bright red design with a bright blue magnetic coil at the back, used to attract and destroy enemies.[1] The magnetized orbs will also draw in debris, which swirls around it.
Combat[]
The Dynamo of Doom in action.
The Dynamo of Doom can be purchased upon reaching Torren IV for 16,000 bolts. Through use, it can be upgraded to the Dynamo of Devastation, which has the added ability to slow down nearby enemies. In challenge mode, the Omega Dynamo of Devastation can be purchased for 171,000 bolts.
The Dynamo of Doom fires a large hovering orb that rolls forward automatically but can be steered by the player in any direction using the SIXAXIS feature. If this feature is not enabled, the orbs travel in a straight line. Holding the fire button charges the Dynamo, significantly increasing the size of the next orb, which in turn enhances its area of effect and damage. Although the weapon can be fired quickly without charging, charged orbs are more efficient due to limited ammo capacity. It is highly effective against groups of enemies and can deal significant damage to larger foes, as the orb takes time to pass through them.
Concept art.
When upgraded to the Dynamo of Devastation, the weapon features a magnetic coil that pulls enemies towards it. This magnetizes the orbs, effectively tethering nearby enemies and forcing them to slow down as long as they remain within the orb's range. However, this ability is most effective against melee enemies, as ranged foes can still attack from a distance. It does serve as an additional method of crowd control however.