10 Cruel Tricks Video Games Played On Open World Players

8. Psychic Guards - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Oblivion Combat
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The Hero of Kvatch works hard but it’s arguable that Cyrodill’s guards work harder because boy does word spread like wildfire among the ‘ensuring you don’t violate the law’ community.

Someone needs to investigate the crime reporting systems between Oblivion guards because they are wildly effective. Kill off a dude in the middle of nowhere and the expert network of law enforcement in Cyrodiil ensures each and every soldier will know of your crimes, pursue you relentlessly, and run right up to you if you dare enter their vicinity letting you know you’ve been placed under arrest.

Psychic guards can also be found in Assassin’s Creed games and Grand Theft Auto has its own version of these dudes in their psychic police though I suppose at least they have radios.

Better pay the court a fine or serve your sentence because you’re not getting away from these guys.

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