Really, they are. When you can beat the shit out of people, knives are for sissies.
As Gene gets closer to his destination, the locals are pulling out all the stops. This time a duo of men who throw knives with pinpoint accuracy assault Gene.

Video games, and all that good shit.
I love this game so goddamn much, and so should you, here is the Japanese commercial for the game. Watch it, it’s hilarious.
Seriously.