10 Illusions Video Games Create to LIE TO YOU

I love that light guides me in games, especially when its implementation is subtle. It also makes the environment more interesting and atmospheric.

Author — Silver Dragon

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What about games that scales in difficulty depending on the amount of times you have died? But hides it really well so it actually makes you feel like you have overcome the obstacle because you got better, when that is actually not the case

Author — CaleoGaming

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My favorite trick in games is when you see a loading screen and the developers give you hints that they think will help you. Press X to jump Open doors to go through them If your health reaches zero, you die Some enemies use shields to block attacks Flashbangs will disorient players The sky is blue Sprinting makes you run faster Use health packs to heal The sun is bright Take cover to avoid taking damage

Author — nohulse

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The old school Resident Evil games had a brilliant way of hiding loading screens. The door opening animations hid them extremely well and because of the narrow first person view of going through the door, it made you more tense. Win-win.

Author — Kevin

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The illusion of choice in story games is a big one. So many dialogue options that all lead to the next piece of dialogue/outcome.

Author — Just Dale

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