10 Craziest Video Game Myths (That Turned Out To Be True)

4. You Can Fight A Secret Character In Mortal Kombat

Long before the internet was there for youngsters to confirm sneaky rumours, all they could rely on was the word of mouth. So when stories spread of a secret character in Mortal Kombat called Reptile, who could only be fought through very specific circumstances, fans were excited and dubious in equal measure. Reptile was a bit of handful to find, requiring players to decrypt hints and perform a double flawless victory, before they could fight him.

They faced a tough battle but it'€™s worth it for the eventual points, and the humblebrag of having found and beaten the legendary Reptile. It'€™s not so special now everyone knows about him, but back then this kind of easter egg would fuel many a schoolyard urban legend.