Netherscourge
Banned
Also this guy right here, as many people about to play Rare Replay will soon find out or remember:
OMG - THAT car made me hurt my controller.
I lost so many races, last minute, because of sudden superspeed bursts by that car.
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OMG - THAT car made me hurt my controller.
I lost so many races, last minute, because of sudden superspeed bursts by that car.
I'm going to post a counter example.
Beetle Adventure Racing on the N64 was a great racing game. It featured rubber-banding AI that could trigger a turboboost when they were behind to keep the race close, BUT...
There was no AI behind WHEN they would turboboost, which meant that often they would do it on tight corners, smashing themselves into obstacles and throwing themselves off the track in an effort to overtake you, sending them a good distance behind again and affording you both a moment of comic relief, and a slightly increased lead.
Loved that game.
On topic: Advance Wars AI, Fog of War. One of my hated things.
Beetle Adventure Racing on the N64 was a great racing game. It featured rubber-banding AI that could trigger a turboboost when they were behind to keep the race close, BUT...
There was no AI behind WHEN they would turboboost, which meant that often they would do it on tight corners, smashing themselves into obstacles and throwing themselves off the track in an effort to overtake you, sending them a good distance behind again and affording you both a moment of comic relief, and a slightly increased lead.
Loved that game.
On topic: Advance Wars AI, Fog of War. One of my hated things.
Although, I'm still desperate for a new AW game. Enough FE already.
Here's a non-A.I. example of a game trolling its players:
During a weapon clash in Samurai Shodown, players are prompted to button mash their way to victory. However, years later it was discovered that putting in any effort during such an event is a waste of energy as the outcome is always randomly decided!
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/30/samurai-shodown-sits-on-a-throne-of-lies/
During a weapon clash in Samurai Shodown, players are prompted to button mash their way to victory. However, years later it was discovered that putting in any effort during such an event is a waste of energy as the outcome is always randomly decided!
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/30/samurai-shodown-sits-on-a-throne-of-lies/
LukasF
Member
Worst SF endboss ever.
His regen ability is just pure horseshit, even when player-controlled: https://youtu.be/77kz9FEFnCw?t=1m15s
I'm playing Super Castlevania IV right now and there are several areas where, if you aren't paying 100% attention, you will fall into some trap or be completely blindsided by an enemy. Also in the game you can use your whip to swing onto other platforms. Normally the swing will take you straight to the platform so you can just let go and drop down. However, in stage 3 you can actually swing PAST the platform, so if you release the way you normally did, you will fall to your death. There's a lot of these subtle changes that can completely screw you. In stage 6 one dog takes one hit to kill, but the very next dog takes two hits. So you will probably just hit it once and keep going because you assume it's dead, but no.
Also stairs. You can climb up stairs, but if an enemy knocks you back into them, you just fall through them and to your death.
Also stairs. You can climb up stairs, but if an enemy knocks you back into them, you just fall through them and to your death.
WeAreStarStuff
Member
Oh man I hadn't thought about Dark Sims in years. Teaming up with a bunch of friends in split screen trying to take them on..., good times!
themidnightsun156
Member
the pinpoint accuracy of enemies in fallout 3/new vegas is really bad, it doesn't matter what gun they are using or how far away they are - they will hit you 90 - 95% of the time without fail
another one for fallout new vegas is when
, it nearly ruined the joy of exploring the mojave
only being able to carry 1 key at a time in REmake, it's not too bad with jill but i haven't played chris's scenario yet
another one for fallout new vegas is when
legionary assassins or ncr (depending on who you side with) incessantly attack you in free roam
only being able to carry 1 key at a time in REmake, it's not too bad with jill but i haven't played chris's scenario yet
i loved this game! me and my buddy used to play this for hours and hours
Causing a head on collision in the middle of a loop or corkscrew was the ultimate AI troll move.
Really good and infuriating AI for that time period
Lightning Count
Member
Most JRPG boss battles.
Player party deals a combined 2800 HP of damage to boss.
Boss heals 3000 HP.
Player party deals a combined 2800 HP of damage to boss.
Boss heals 3000 HP.
It's a fangame but it's not as crazy as this though (go to the 12 minute mark https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lYOGy2zKV0s )
To be fair, it's only the one boss that does that (and they don't do it the whole fight). There are also some other broken shot in 14 types whilst 13 is one of the easier games (apparently, I wouldn't know since I've never 1cc'd any main games past easy...). 15 though, that is quite something...
petran79
Banned
He still gives me nightmares!
That clown in the game Fiendish Freddy's Big Top o' Fun always tries randomly to sabotage you in various circus acts. As if the game wasnt hard enough already.
eg during tightrope walking, he is flying with his helicopter to keep you offbalance. You need to move the joystick left and right very steadily. He also throws a saw if you take too long and you're cut in half!
Here too you have to move the joystick and press the button to switch hands and juggle. If too many objects fall you're disqualified and pulled away. He appears and gives a bomb to the seal who throws it at the juggler. You have to get rid of it fast! I have not seen any greater trolling in a video game ever!
That clown in the game Fiendish Freddy's Big Top o' Fun always tries randomly to sabotage you in various circus acts. As if the game wasnt hard enough already.
eg during tightrope walking, he is flying with his helicopter to keep you offbalance. You need to move the joystick left and right very steadily. He also throws a saw if you take too long and you're cut in half!
Here too you have to move the joystick and press the button to switch hands and juggle. If too many objects fall you're disqualified and pulled away. He appears and gives a bomb to the seal who throws it at the juggler. You have to get rid of it fast! I have not seen any greater trolling in a video game ever!