What are some video games that were surprisingly difficult to make?

Some video games that were surprisingly difficult to make include:

  1. BioShock and BioShock Infinite: Issues with elevators and AI arose during development.

  2. The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners: Challenges with VR door interactions.

  3. Guacamelee: Developer difficulties with stairs and movement realism.

  4. Haven: Complexities in animating characters' interactions like touching and hugging.

  5. Subnautica: Complications in character movement with speed modifiers.

  6. Mass Effect Series: Choice impact tracking led to rare but critical bugs.

  7. The Elder Scrolls Online: Player impact on the world causing friends to disappear.

  8. Control: Complexities in gunplay design affecting multiple gameplay layers.

These games faced unexpected challenges in various aspects of development, from AI functionality to narrative complexities.

[1] ign.com
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