Submachine Gun

A rapid-fire automatic firearm featured as a playable weapon in Red Faction, Army Men: Green Rogue, and other early 2000s action games.

Action

7

Games

1990–2005

Years

5

Platforms

$19.31

Ø CIB

+41.2%

24M change

About

The Submachine Gun is a staple automatic weapon featured across several action titles. In the sci-fi shooter Red Faction, it is a fast-firing weapon utilized by both Ultor forces and the rebellion. It also serves as a high-rate-of-fire armament in Army Men: Green Rogue, Hunter: The Reckoning - Wayward, and the cinematic action game The Matrix: Path of Neo.

In the 2001 debut of Red Faction, the weapon features a large 50-round magazine and a secondary fire mode that toggles between fully automatic fire and three-round bursts, allowing players to conserve ammunition during intense firefights in the mines of Mars. This tactical versatility carries over into other entries under the franchise umbrella. For instance, in the plastic-soldier combat of Army Men: Green Rogue, the weapon functions as an essential upgrade to the standard rifle, providing rapid-fire suppression against enemy toy soldiers.

In Hunter: The Reckoning - Wayward, the firearm serves as a crucial ranged option for the protagonists, balancing quick reload times with moderate stopping power against supernatural threats. Meanwhile, The Matrix: Path of Neo emphasizes cinematic gunplay, allowing players to dual-wield submachine guns to execute stylized maneuvers and shred destructible environments. Across these diverse settings, the weapon remains a mechanical cornerstone for players requiring a balance of mobility and high-volume fire.