Users Share Funny and Nostalgic Stories
A thread on r/games has sparked a lively discussion among gamers who have discovered that they were playing games wrong or missing key features for years. The thread is filled with interesting stories and nostalgia as players recount their experiences.
One user posed the question, 'What game did you play for a long time without realizing you were doing it wrong?' The responses varied from games that were challenging to those that simply failed to explain mechanics to players.
One user admitted to playing Bloodborne for countless hours without knowing they could simply press R1 for a light attack. The user expressed embarrassment but also relief at finally discovering this basic gameplay mechanic.
Another user shared their experience of playing Pokémon Red without realizing they could save their progress. They resorted to using a walkthrough to complete the game, but still feel bitter about it to this day. The lack of in-game explanations in Pokémon Red made it difficult for players to navigate the game without external help.
Many other users chimed in with their own stories of missing out on key features in games. For example, some players didn't discover the fast travel option in Red Dead Redemption 2 until after completing the game, while others failed to learn how to cook in Zelda Breath of the Wild.
One user reminisced about playing Japanese games without English translations and relying on trial and error to progress. They recalled a particular game during the PS2 era where they had no clue what the enemies were saying in the early areas.
Another user shared their friend's frustration of almost completing Devil May Cry 3 without realizing they could dodge. The discovery of this gameplay mechanic came as a huge relief and prevented them from throwing their controller in frustration.
Other games mentioned include God of War: Ragnarok, where a user didn't realize they could upgrade runes until they were 75% through the game, and Celeste, which features advanced mechanics that can be completed without using them, but would have been helpful to know.
Shadow Man was also brought up, with a user emphasizing the importance of paying attention to certain paths and returning to them later for progression. They shared their experience of playing the game for hours without realizing they could attach ghosts to specific points in the environment.
The discussion came full circle as Bloodborne was mentioned again, this time by someone who admitted to never learning how to parry and ultimately giving up on the game. The NES library was also noted for its lack of in-game explanations, forcing players to rely on manuals or figure things out on their own.
Other games mentioned included Ecco the Dolphin, Star Ocean Till the End of Time, and Outer Wilds, with players admitting to struggling with understanding movement and mechanics. One player even had a misconception while playing Outer Wilds, believing that they couldn't travel in Dark Bramble with their ship because it was a place of death.
The thread concluded with a lighthearted anecdote about the first Metal Gear Solid game, where a player didn't realize that pressing L3 would allow them to look down into the player's crotch. This story served as a reminder of how innocent and unaware players were during the PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 eras.
