Hardcoded Game Cheats

For a deep dive into the most famous cheats that defined this era: The 10 Most Famous Video Game Cheats Of All Time YouTube• Apr 6, 2024

The transition away from hardcoded cheats happened for several reasons: Achievements and Trophies Hardcoded Game Cheats

In the early days of development (the 1980s and 90s), games were often notoriously difficult. To ensure they could actually finish and test later levels without being killed repeatedly, developers hardcoded shortcuts into the game engine. For a deep dive into the most famous