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So it looks like Episode 2 does not have a new gun. It has the overhyped Strider Buster, which could be put in the same class as "flares" in Episode 1.
A flare gives off light and is gravity gun ammo that can be used to ignite enemies.
A Strider Buster weakens striders and is gravity gun ammo as well.