10 Video Games That WANT You To Cheat
8. Cheat The Puzzle And Win The Game - The Witness
Similar to Stanley's Parable, The Witness is a game that loves to test its players' curiosity. Most of its puzzles are based on noticing something peculiar in the game's environment and then using it to your advantage. In fact, if you're particularly inquisitive and open to experimentation, the game will even allow you to cheat your way into an early victory.
The first level in Witness contains a hidden puzzle that allows the player to travel to a special area complete with a special secret ending. All you need to do is ignore the actual puzzle near the entry gate and then try to cheat the system by looking at the sun and connecting it to a pylon.
The hidden puzzle is almost deliberately designed to let bored and nosey players discover something fun. It's as though the developers knew some people might immediately lose interest in their puzzle and then try to look for an exploit to spare themselves from solving it.
The secret ending you achieve through this exploit is pretty wild, so for those who haven't tried the game out, let's just say that cheating in The Witness can be a pretty rewarding experience.