A year and a half ago, we saw the release of the original Tempest. It was a cool, if underpowered, concept. But it also wasn’t compatible with the vast majority of darts. A year and a half (and one global pandemic) later, V2 is finally out (currently on Amazon). It’s a tad more expensive, and still shows the limitations of 4 AAA batteries, but using standard length darts makes for a marked improvement. And of course, the fact that upgrades are possible is more than enough to tempt the serious Nerfers. Read on!
Ring of Fire!
Finally, the most important feature: standard length darts! All those darts you have lying around can now be fired without needing to modify or remove anything. That’s a huge hassle lifted for general consumers.
Performance
The Tempest V2 is still fairly low powered, with initial shots averaging around 50fps and dropping a bit under repeated fire. However, with a stock firing rate approaching 3 darts per second, it at least gives the user some sustained fire if they can get close enough for it to matter.
Modification
Also, I can totally see someone removing the handle and mounting this on the front barrel attachment of a blaster, as an emergency room clearing option.
Final Thoughts
The D-Dart Tempest V2 is a definite improvement over the first version. Granted, it’s still weak compared to most other blasters. But the unique mechanism and improved usability make it a ton of fun to use. And the tinkers among us can still do things to it! Grab one and have some fun.