Players of the open-world RPG Where Winds Meet are exploiting AI-powered NPCs by claiming they have solved riddles or repeating dialogue to skip side quests, using methods similar to the 'Solid Snake' tactic from Metal Gear. This highlights potential flaws in the game's AI design, which allows for such bypasses, raising questions about the effectiveness of AI in creating immersive experiences. Despite this, the game remains popular with over two million players shortly after launch.
Players of Armored Core VI have discovered a fast money farming method by repeatedly killing a rookie test pilot in under a minute. The mission, "Destroy the Tester AC," offers a quick payout of 95,000 credits and takes only 30 seconds to a minute to complete. This exploit has become popular among players, who have killed the pilot millions of times to afford powerful weapons. The Armored Core community has embraced this ritual sacrifice, with fans suggesting the pilot deserves a callsign, with "Yamcha" being a frontrunner.
Players of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have discovered clever and embarrassing ways to defeat the final boss, Ganon. By using the Ultrahand feature, players have trapped Ganon in mazes, fruit stands, and even used low-powered machines to defeat him. These exploits take advantage of the boss's AI limitations and showcase the unexpected results of the game's mechanics.
