

In Dead Space 2, the alt-fire shoots a narrow beam with a brief charge time that can penetrate through multiple Necromorphs. Upgraded, the secondary fire can blow creatures to pieces. If it doesn't come into contact with a foe, it will roll around for a few seconds before exploding. In Dead Space, the alt-fire shoots a spherical, low-speed projectile (called a Force Bomb) that explodes upon impact with an enemy.

While the Force Gun's primary fire won't blow many of the tougher enemies to pieces, it will knock them back and away, creating breathing room in tough situations. Due to its short range, the Force gun is only viable for close-quarter combat. The closer an enemy is to this blast, the more damage is caused. In combat, the Force Gun functions much like a shotgun the primary fire shoots a wide kinetic blast of energy outwards, damaging everything in front of it.
