10 Cheat Codes That BROKE YOUR GAME

3. O CANADA - Age of Mythology

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Normally, bears are inherently formidable. That’s true no matter who you are, where you’re from, or in the case of 2002’s Age of Mythology, if you’re a real person or a mass of digital people engaging in conflict across multiple legendary backdrops and circumstances.

But what if said bears attack in droves, leap great distances in seconds, use overpowered weapons, and are essentially invincible?

Obviously, we’re referring to the “O CANADA” trick that spawns an entire unit of bloodthirsty bears proudly wearing the Canadian flag as capes. While their choice of attire isn’t necessarily intimidating, their other capabilities are game-shattering in terms of eradicating every bit of engaging and compulsory difficulty, critical thinking, planning, and triumph.

Summoned bears come equipped with intimidatingly dangerous lasers, punches, and monkey sidekicks, permitting them to vanquish pretty much any enemy in a matter of seconds. In addition, they regain health at an alarming rate and are protected by thick armor (so they’re functionally immortal). If that weren’t enough, they can traverse large areas with rapid speed.

By making it far too easy and quick to win, these anarchic bears demolish Age of Mythology’s fundamental systems and objectives.

 
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