Do You Use Cheat Codes?

[zerologic]

I tend to use cheats but only when I get really stuck on a level and just can't get through it.

Otherwise cheats can ruin a great game.

[Doli]

The last cheat I used was in GTA:SA after beating the game just to play around in a flying car. I would never use a cheat if I didnt finish the game first. I hate online cheats/hacks

[Borbus]

Only games I've used cheats in is all the GTA games. I find it a lot more fun to complete the missions by cheating and they are still a challenge. It can get too frustrating without cheats and that isn't fun.

Other than that, I've only used cheats in single player games that unlock something funny, not that help me win. I would never cheat in a multiplayer game. Where's the sense of achievement when you cheat? Without that it isn't fun.

Bottom line is I do whatever is most fun because that is what gaming is all about.

[The_Decryptor Veteran]

Halo just isn't fun until you play through with infinite ammo, no reloading, infinite shield (and invisibility) and full radar. :p

I use cheats sometimes, based on how I'm playing the game, I played through HL2 normally then went through it again with god mode and all weapons (and fun console commands, like creating NPC's and such)

[The Rev]

I don't play games very often, but when i do get into one, i tend to try to beat it or get as far as i can w/o cheating.... if i tire of the game, or get frustrated about not getting past a certain point, i may use cheat codes. Usually its either if i'm fed up with the game or i've played it so much that its generally boring..... if i've beaten a game w/o cheating, then playing it with cheats is sort of like a reward.... since i've already beaten the game, i might as well cheat :p

[-Hiroshi-]

I used to a lot when I was younger, but as 90% of my games are online, I don't use "cheat codes" anymore.

[CrashG]

First time playing a game I usually won't unless I get stuck and just cannot get past. After I've completed the game though I'll use God mode, Inf. ammo and such just to be able to unload on automatic fire. :yes:

[Alex H]

I spawned a Turismo once in GTA IV.

[Stuge]

Here too I sometime use cheat codes ,they can add fun to the game.

[Hans_Gruber]

I used to use cheat codes, only when I couldn't complete a particular level on a game, then i would tend to finish the game in cheat mode if i already had the cheats. I just don't have the time to spend house on the same level :)

[+BeLGaRaTh Subscriber¹]

I used to use the fun cheats in the GTA series, but now that using cheats (on the 360 version of GTA IV) stops you getting achievements I will leave well alone :(

[Mathachew Veteran]

The end of Far Cry was impossible, so of course I used a cheat code there. *shakes fist*

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

I have made this rant before - but here I go again:

I go to a shop, I see a game - for arguments sake "Super Mega Fighter 1000". I think 'That will be a laugh, kick my mates asses at that'.

Herein lies my mindset - I buy games to have fun with my friends, not to take on a console in any form of battle for supremacy - I take no joy in beating a computer / I take great joy in taking the mickey out of my boys while we enjoy beers, pizza and multiplayer games.

So I look at the game and it boasts 30 characters. Sweet - I can kick their asses as a girl - HUMILIATION!

I get the game home, the boys pile round and we find 5 characters to play with. WTF? The box mentions 30. I paid for 30. I want my 30. So I find a cheat to unlock the content that I have paid for.

I thank you!

[Omar Hussain]

The end of Far Cry was impossible, so of course I used a cheat code there. *shakes fist*

u just didnt possess the god like power which is required to complete that level!

took me soooooooooo long to complete it, i needed the sniper to take out the jumping things, and so many bullets to shoot the fat monter things, in the head, ahhh, good times!

[digitalsoft]

I'd only use them if i've either completed the game first or have little interest in the game.

[MGS4-SS]

Yes, just to **** people off.

[PJFry]

Never used cheats on the first play-through but sometimes mess around with some after I've completed a game.

[Setnom]

I use cheats because I hate repetition in games. If I have to repeat something over and over again, I get tired of the game and stop playing it. And that's a waste of my money.

If I buy a game, it's so I can finish and not play the game of repetition.

[Berserk87]

Never used cheats on the first play-through but sometimes mess around with some after I've completed a game.

same here.

cheats are for lamers, i only cheat after ive been the game just for fun.

[+Gary7 Subscriber²]

No, I don't cheat.

[_bobcat_ Veteran]

The money cheat for Sims 2, I think, improves the game as it leaves you free to explore all the other aspects of it. Sometimes I decide not to use it, and you get a different game - the choice is good.

Generally I find that cheats ruin the game and I think for online multiplayer games they are just rude. I have however used an online guide to give me the odd prod in the right direction for Pokemon - I got stuck for ages - but I felt all dirty and wrong.

[Dc'1]

I try to hold off using cheats, but if I really need to, then I would. Though after using my first cheat I would probuly gradually use them more and more often lol, seeing as the harm is already done.

GTA4 is the first GTA I haven't/not going to use cheats in! lol. Besides, they are a lot more complicated in this one, usualy you could just do the button combinations and you would have more health/armour in a second.

[Knife Party]

i only use them when i complete a game, otherwise they just ruin the experience of personal achievement.

[Ferret]

Very rarely. Usually when i've tried everything to get around the problem, if I still can't do it, i'll cheat then !

[pyehac]

I only use cheats after I either finished the game, or feel bored.