Developers usually try to market their game in the most perfect state possible; But sometimes keeping some mistakes is good for the game! In this article, we have discussed ten persistent mistakes that have not been removed from video games.
Sometimes when creating a work of art, unexpected things happen that attract the attention of the artist. Events that are not planned and happen in the middle of work. Most of the time, these events, or rather, mistakes, are not very pleasant and are quickly removed, but sometimes it seems as if the fog, the sun, and the sky work together to make a good and sudden event happen. Examples of this theme can be seen in music, painting, cinema and architecture. A wrong note, a spontaneous beat or dialogue, a strange plan or an unplanned movement, leads to the creation of a work that will remain in history for years. The audience not only accepts these mistakes with open arms, but also mentions them as unique and unique events.
Since video games are also considered a kind of work of art, examples of these mistakes can be seen in this industry as well. It has happened several times that the manufacturing company makes a certain mistake, and during the decisions of the team members, they come to the conclusion that it is better to keep this mistake than to remove it! These mistakes have at times been completely in favor of the game, creating funny, interesting or lasting scenes.
In this article, we have discussed ten of these permanent mistakes. Cases that prove wrong is not always bad!
10- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare – Martyrdom Perk
The Martyrdom perk in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, known as one of the official and controversial perks of the game, was initially an unintended glitch. Early in the game’s development, players noticed that in some cases, when they died, the grenade they were holding would automatically fall to the ground and explode. This would happen randomly and in some multiplayer sessions it would confuse players as they thought it was a new mechanic when it was actually a programming error.
Due to positive and negative feedback from the player community, the developers decided to turn this glitch into an official mechanic and include it in the game as a Martyrdom perk. This perk gave players new to the battlefield an additional tool to take revenge after death, while adding a certain challenge and charm to the game. Although many believed this perk was unfair, let’s face it we all got a nail or two with it!
9- Mortal Kombat – Reptile
In the early version of Mortal Kombat, one of the most famous glitches is related to the character Reptile. Reptile existed as a hidden character in the original version of the game, and players could only encounter him under very specific circumstances. This character combined the powers of Scorpion and Sub-Zero and stuck in the minds of many fans due to his appearance as a green ninja.
But the interesting point of the story is that Reptile first appeared as a glitch. In some cases, the Scorpion or Sub-Zero characters would turn green due to a game error, inadvertently leading players to think it was a new character. The creators of the game welcomed this mistake and decided to include Reptile as an official character. This accidental glitch became one of Mortal Kombat’s most popular mysteries, and Reptile later became a regular character in the later installments of the Mortal Kombat series.
8- My Friendly Neighborhood – Muppets
In My Friendly Neighborhood, which has a spooky and fantasy atmosphere inspired by children’s puppet shows, there is an interesting, if slightly scary, glitch that players know as “Multiple Muppets”. In this glitch, one of the puppet characters that normally appear in the game suddenly starts to multiply, and instead of one muppet, multiple versions of the same character appear on the screen. Not only does this glitch look weird and sometimes terrifying, but it can make the game a lot more complicated, as all of these muppets may attack the player at the same time.
The developers didn’t fix this glitch, despite its weirdness, because players enjoyed it and accepted it as a fun feature of the game. These sudden proliferations of Muppets make the game even scarier and add to the sense of surprise and uncertainty in the gameplay.
7- System Shock – Combo System
You may not believe it, but the combo feature was also a bug! In System Shock, one of the interesting mechanics that was unintentionally introduced into the game was the combo system, which initially appeared as a glitch. Early in development, players noticed that they could perform multiple moves or attacks in quick succession, which allowed them to inadvertently perform a series of stronger and faster attacks. This glitch allowed players to defeat enemies much faster than usual by quickly combining various attacks and tools.
Instead of fixing this glitch, the developers decided to keep it as part of the game’s official gameplay. This decision not only made the combat experience more dynamic and tactical, but also added more depth to the game. Professional players began to use this glitch as a strategy, turning it into a sort of combo system that allowed them to perform more complex attacks against enemies throughout the game. This unexpected mechanic became one of System Shock’s enduring features, adding depth to the game’s combat and inspiring countless other games.
6- Fallout 4 – Gatling Laser Gun
In Fallout 4, one of the game’s famous glitches is known as the Gatling Laser Glitch, which allows players to use the powerful Gatling Laser gun indefinitely without consuming any ammo. Normally, the Gatling Laser requires a special type of ammunition called fusion cores, which provides the weapon’s energy source. But the glitch allowed players to continue firing even when their guns ran out of ammo, turning them into machines of destruction.
The game developers could have fixed this glitch with an update, but some players enjoyed the glitch so much that they accepted it as part of the game experience. Using this glitch could have had a huge impact on the gameplay, especially in tough battles, and made the experience a little easier for players who were used to tough challenges. This glitch has long been a topic of discussion, and sometimes even amusement, in the game’s fan community, as players have used it as a shortcut to dealing with tough enemies. Of course, nothing could be counted on this weapon, but well… everything was free!
5- The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim – Giant Glitch
In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, one of the most interesting and controversial glitches is the Giant Glitch, which allows players to be thrown into the air by giants with one hit. This glitch usually occurs when the player engages with a giant, and randomly, the giant’s hits cause the player to be thrown to very high heights instead of normal damage. This launch is so intense that it can unexpectedly and unpredictably throw the player character away from the game map!
This glitch became especially popular due to the funny and unusual effects it has on the game. Throwing into the sky not only allowed players to look at the environment from a new and unusual angle, but it could unexpectedly lead to the quick death of the player’s character, as in most cases these throws accidentally caused a fall from great heights and severe damage. .
The creators of the game did not decide to fix this glitch, and instead, this phenomenon became one of the funny side features of the game. Players used this glitch as an opportunity to experience the fun and unusual aspects of Skyrim, and as such, it became one of the game’s most enduring and fascinating memories.
4- Street Fighter II – Dhalsim Teleport
In Street Fighter II, one of the interesting and notable glitches is Dhalsim’s teleportation, which was originally known as a bug in the game. Dhalsim, one of the game’s main characters, became famous for his unique abilities such as pulling body parts and using fire. One of his special powers, teleportation, allowed Dhalsim to suddenly teleport to different locations on the screen.
In early versions of the game, there was a glitch that caused Dhalsim to be able to use Teleport in unexpected and illegal situations. The bug allowed Dhalsim to quickly jump to different locations on the screen regardless of the game state and without the usual restrictions, allowing him to unexpectedly attack opponents or escape from difficult situations.
Due to player feedback and interesting effects of this glitch on the gameplay, the developers decided to keep this feature as an official mechanic in the game. This decision allowed Dhalsim to become one of the most tactical and strategic characters in Street Fighter II.
3- Madden NFL 15 – Tiny Titan
In Madden NFL 15, one of the interesting and funny bugs was the Tiny Titan, which appeared unexpectedly and rarely in the game. This bug caused one of the team players, unusually and unnaturally, to shrink to the size of a spy! This change in size was so impressive that the shrunken player was left behind and ran for himself in the corners of the field and rejoiced!
Although this bug did not seriously affect the gameplay, the random occurrence of these unusual situations caused funny and unexpected moments among the players. Players could make fun of this little titan and even capture interesting and unique scenes by taking pictures of them.
In this game, there was a section called Team of the Week, and the creators decided to keep it in this section for another week before fixing this bug, so that everyone can see and enjoy this ridiculous bug!
2- Bloodborne – Moon Presence glitch
Those who have played Bloodborne will know the final boss of Moon Presence. This boss is one of the complex and mysterious creatures of the game, which plays an important role in the story and ending of Bloodborne. However, before the time came to introduce and encounter the creature, players began to notice that the Moon Presence was appearing randomly and out of time, in unexpected places. This bug unexpectedly caused Moon Presence to be seen in different game environments when it shouldn’t, creating unusual challenges and experiences for players. While the bug could be temporarily confusing, many players enjoyed encountering the Moon Presence in these unexpected situations and found it to be an exciting and mysterious element.
Knowing the positive and negative effects of this bug, the game developers decided to keep the Moon Presence features as part of the unexpected and unique game experience instead of completely fixing it. This made it easier for speed runners to finish this game and FromSoftware also allowed them to do so.
1- Hitman – Briefcase
In the Hitman series, one of the interesting and memorable features is the briefcase, which has a very specific behavior when thrown. When players throw the briefcase, its movement speed is significantly slower than other objects, exhibiting strange physics. This feature causes the briefcase to be unexpectedly suspended in the air and its launch path to change unpredictably. Why this bag moves as if it is lighter than a feather is still unknown to anyone!
This unusual behavior was initially identified as a bug in the game, but due to the unique and entertaining effect it had on the gameplay, the game developers decided not to remove it. Instead, they kept this unique feature as part of the game’s design. The slow motion and unusual physics of the document bag allow players to use this device in different environments, with more strategy and creativity, and at the same time experience interesting and sometimes funny moments.
The creators even went a few steps further and considered several achievements for this weapon (!) to make the most of this bug.
Have you also seen these things in the mentioned games? Tell us about your personal experiences as well. Which bugs have you enjoyed?!
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