Floyd Lawton, aka Deadshot, is one of Batman's most cunning foes. While many of the caped crusader's rogues are unhinged, Deadshot is cool, collected and boastful. The assassin first appeared in 1950's Batman #59 and is still considered one of the deadliest hitmen on the planet, perhaps only second to Deathstroke.
These days, the villain (and sometimes anti-hero) is closely linked to his position in the Suicide Squad comics and movies, but he has played a role in many video games over the years. Here's a look at all of these appearances.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League won't be out until 2022, but there are plenty of reasons to be excited about it. It's being developed by Rocksteady and will be set in the same universe as its Arkham series. It'll also take place in an open world Metropolis following an invasion by Brainiac that sees members of the Justice League mind-controlled.
The game can be played solo or co-op, with players controlling Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, King Shark and, of course, Deadshot. While the DC FanDome trailer didn't reveal any gameplay, there were hints to the various abilities each character will have. Deadshot looks to have a jetpack that lets him fly around and roast enemies. If they're going up against the Justice League, he'll need every gadget he can get.
Injustice 2
Injustice 2 built upon its predecessor with better graphics, smoother gameplay and a whole host of characters that weren't in the original, including many villains. And while Deadshot is again fighting against the forces of good, it's not as if he has a choice -- prior to the start of the game, Grodd captures Deadshot and implants a nano explosive in his head.
Players who prefer to keep their distance will love Deadshot's moveset, as his wrist-mounted guns can decimate foes. His character trait is also rather annoying for opponents to deal with. Deadshot can change the type of ammo he uses from normal bullets to incendiary, explosive or poison ammo, which drains the opponent's super meter.
Batman: Arkham City
Setting some baddies loose in an open world made for a pretty busy night for Batman. Deadshot didn't play a huge role, though he was a vital piece of Hugo Strange's plan to assassinate a number of political prisoners. However, he was only able to kill three of them before Batman caught up with him in the side mission "A Shot in the Dark."
In this game, he's fairly easily dispatched. All players have to do is avoid Deadshot's laser sight, which acts like a sniper rifle with a one-shot kill. Upon reaching his platform, Batman sneaks underneath and uses the floor grate to get the drop on him, knocking him unconscious. He then leaves him for Commissioner Gordon to arrest.
Batman: Arkham Origins
Deadshot has a slightly larger role to play in the Arkham prequel set five years before Asylum. The plot centers around eight different assassins who are after a $50 million bounty that Black Mask has placed on Batman's head.
Naturally, Deadshot is one of those assassins. He actually saves Batman from some corrupt police officers seeking the bounty themselves, though the act is entirely selfish. Players then encounter him at the Gotham Merchant's Bank for a boss fight worthy of the character. Batman has to avoid Deadshot's laser sights while defeating a bunch of goons, and Deadshot doesn't go down in one hit this time.
LEGO Games
The LEGO games may not provide the deepest gameplay experiences, but that doesn't mean they aren't fun action-adventure titles. Deadshot appears LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham and LEGO DC Super-Villains. He doesn't play a big part in Beyond Gotham's story, which again involves Brainiac trying to mind-control the Justice League, but he's unlockable. Here, he can use his guns to lock onto enemies and objects.
He appears again in LEGO DC Super-Villains, which follows a group of villains fighting the Syndicate, a group from an alternate dimension who pretend to be heroes after kidnapping the Justice League. Again, he doesn't play a major part but is unlocked during the story after he's broken out of Belle Reve along with Captain Boomerang.
Suicide Squad: Special Ops
Suicide Squad: Special Ops is a first-person mobile tie-in game for the 2016 film. While players can't play as the whole squad, they can play as Harley Quinn, El Diablo and Deadshot. Players have to survive as long as possible against Enchantress' minions, whose strength increases as the game goes on. There are also daily, weekly and all-time leaderboards to compete against other players.
As a mobile game, it's pretty simple. Harley uses her bat to beat foes, while El Diablo sprays them with fire and Deadshot uses his rifle. Exploring the ruined city leads to health, ammo and upgrades to continue the fight.
Minor Appearances
Deadshot has made minor appearances in other video games. In 1989's Batman: The Video Game, which is loosely based on the Tim Burton movie, he appears as a common enemy throughout the first two stages. If the manual didn't mention him by name, it would be hard to tell it's actually him. His attack pattern is simple: he waits for Batman to get closer before shooting at him.
He also makes a cameo in the first Injustice game, where he can be seen in the background of the Stryker's Island stage, taking cover behind a pillar and periodically firing at guards. Although he doesn't appear in Arkham Knight, his weapons can be seen in GCPD lock-up following his arrest in Arkham City.