The Plasmabomb Launcher is a weapon featured in All 4 One and Full Frontal Assault. It is a large, over-the-shoulder grenade launcher manufactured by GrummelNet Industries for the Polaris Defense Force. The weapon launches highly unstable charges of explosive plasma in an arc, making it useful for attacking groups of enemies and those behind cover.
Its vendor description warns that side effects of exposure include "instant death, the longing for death, and a sudden feeling of equal parts panic and regret".[1]
In All 4 One, it can be upgraded to the Elite Plasmabomb Launcher by purchasing upgrades. In Full Frontal Assault, it becomes the Alpha Plasmabomb Launcher through repeated use.
Gameplay[]
The Plasmabomb Launcher lobs bombs in an arc, which is indicated by a trajectory line when aiming. This indirect fire allows projectiles to bypass enemy cover. Its large blast radius also makes it effective against multiple targets at once. The weapon's main limitations are its low ammo capacity and slow rate of fire, but its high power makes it highly effective against various opponents. When upgraded to the Elite or Alpha version, its projectiles release five mini-bombs upon impact. These bomblets detonate shortly after, creating additional explosions that make the weapon even more effective against groups and tougher targets.
All 4 One[]
The Plasmabomb Launcher in action in All 4 One.
In All 4 One, the Plasmabomb Launcher is first available for 500 bolts during the Rooftop Amphitheatre segment of Luminopolis. Upgrades for it become available upon reaching the Aldaros Plains. The weapon does not level up with use; instead, its ammo capacity can be upgraded for 5,000 bolts and its power for 10,000 bolts. After purchasing both, the elite upgrade becomes available for 30,000 bolts.
When multiple players fire the Plasmabomb Launcher at the same target, they create an overload attack. This results in a much larger explosion and significantly increases the weapon's rate of fire, making it far more devastating.
Full Frontal Assault[]
The Plasmabomb Launcher is acquired from 'major' weapon pods or nodes in both the campaign and multiplayer. It functions similarly to its previous appearance, but the game's traditional third-person camera allows for more precise aiming than the fixed camera of All 4 One. When upgraded to the Alpha Plasmabomb Launcher, which drops bomblets, it becomes one of the strongest weapons in the game for pure damage output.
When acquired from weapon pods, the Plasmabomb Launcher is always an alternative to the Warmonger. The Warmonger offers greater range but less ammo, whereas the Launcher has a shorter range but a higher ammo capacity.