10 Times Video Games Were TOO Realistic
8. Malaria - Far Cry 2
It isn't uncommon for video games to tackle real-life issues, and Far Cry 2 is a good example of this. Not only does the game accurately portray the struggle of war survivors, but it also addresses the terrifying reality of contracting malaria by giving it to its protagonist.
In the game, your character is infected with the disease early in the story. He regularly suffers episodes of disorientation and overwhelming lethargy, which can only be treated with regular doses of an extremely rare medicine.
The mechanic does an amazing job of showcasing the effects of malaria and creating a fitting sense of anxiety for having to experience them, but let's be honest, from a gameplay perspective, being accurately infected with a deadly disease is the most tedious and annoying thing ever!
The malaria attacks are so frequent and debilitating that they take away all the fun from most action scenes. You can't fight or shoot without your vision going blurry every other moment, and if you try to ignore them, your character will simply keel over and fall into a coma.
Maybe we could dial back on the realism just a little bit, Far Cry 2? At least let us shoot people in peace!