10 Times Video Games Were TOO Realistic

Grand Theft Auto IV is full of details that ensure it's the most immersive experience it can be. This said, sometimes the strife for realism can cross the line between reasonable and "why is this even in the game?"

Liberty City's subway system is a great example of this.

It will probably come off as a surprise to some players, but GTA IV features a fully functional and perfectly accurate replica of the New York subway system. You can actually travel via the system, and it is actually divided into different lines and stations based on real-life locations in New York City.

Now, this is definitely an impressive feat, but considering how much faster and more convenient every other mode of transportation is in GTA IV, you just have to ask: Why?

Why did Rockstar spend so much time designing and implementing an entire public transit system when 90% of the player base will never use it, opting out for better travel options like taxis, personal vehicles, and helicopters?

Yes, it's an impressive detail, but you can't help but wonder if all this extra work could've been dedicated to other things, like making the driving in the game feel less awful and slippery. Just saying.