10 Hidden Video Game Mechanics That Will Blow Your Mind
9. Traffic Adjusts Based On Your Stunts And Speed - Saints Row: The Third
There is something inherently satisfying about driving your car in games like Grand Theft Auto or Saints Row. Zooming through the traffic at breakneck speeds makes you feel like a total badass, but as it turns out, your bravado actually has a secret little helper to prevent you from constantly crashing into other cars on the road.
In Saints Row 3, the traffic AI is specifically designed to make your time behind the wheel more satisfying. ShrimpCrackers on Reddit commented that the game actually adjusts the traffic so that the cars on the road make more room for the player to perform their stunts.
Moreover, the player's car is also programmed to automatically slide into the perfect position to narrowly avoid other vehicles.
All of those adrenaline-pumping moments when you expertly dodged incoming traffic and thought you'd done the impossible were actually the result of an AI guiding you to the perfect path. Well, at least it looked cool in the moment.