God mode
In health-based video games, god mode, infinite health or infinite life, is a game mechanic or cheat that prevents the playing character from being harmed, sustaining damage and ultimately, dying.[1] By contrast, invincibility or invulnerability is a usually temporary[2] instance of this effect, obtainable in games with it as a power-up.[3][4] Activating god mode may also grant the player the ability to instantly kill enemies or other god-like powers (hence the name) that can only be attained through cheating.[5]
Function
Depending on how the effect is activated, god mode can function as a tool for game testing, a legitimate gameplay element (one of the most famous being Starman from the Mario series),[6] an unlockable feature (seen for example, in GoldenEye 007)[7] or in more illicit cases, a hack.
See also
References
- ^ "God Mode (video game concept)". giantbomb.com. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
- ^ "Temporary Invincibility (video game concept)". giantbomb.com. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
- ^ Nintendo Creative Department (09.13.1985). Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo Entertainment System). Nintendo Co., Ltd.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Sonic Team (05.27.1994). Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Mega Drive). Sega Corporation.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "God Mode (video game concept)". giantbomb.com. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- ^ "Star". mariowiki.com. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
- ^ "Nintendo 64 Codes / 007 Goldeneye Cheats". worlddesign.net. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
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