For example, after upgrading the damage, speed, and capacity of the Plasma Cutter you start with (which doesn't take long) was able to sail through the
games using that 90% of the time, and it doesn't even have a true alternate fire since hitting that button just switches its cutting mode. This becomes a real problem about half-way through the
games since it, coupled with limited enemy types, starts to make the combat very dull and monotonous. It probably wouldn't be too big of deal if enemy encounters were a bit fewer and further between ala Silent Hill, and the
games started using that great atmosphere to scare you more, but instead it has almost too many enemies that seem swarm out of the bloody woodwork at every opportunity.