10 Amazing Video Game Powers That Come At An Equally Great Cost
5. Planet Buster - Spore
The space stage of the god simulator Spore is a mix of interplanetary diplomacy and warfare. As you explore the galaxy, you meet other spacefaring species, and depending on your own preference, you can either try to cooperate with them or conquer their worlds for yourself.
Maintaining a good balance of allies and foes is the best strategy for expanding your empire quickly, which is why the Planet Buster is such a risk to use.
As its name suggests, the Planet Buster is a superweapon capable of instantly destroying an entire world. It can be an incredibly effective tool for instantly getting rid of well-fortified planets that would normally take you several minutes to conquer, but it comes with several undesirable consequences.
The first and most obvious one is the fact that an exploded planet cannot be conquered. Once you destroy it using a Planet Buster, it is no longer habitable, making it completely worthless.
The second, and more dangerous, price of the bomb is that it violates the Galactic Code, giving you a whopping -50 penalty to your relationship with all known alien species.
If you use the Planet Buster even once, you best be prepared to wage war on the entire galaxy!