7 Video Games That Needed to be Fixed... By Fans

Fans have often stepped in to fix broken or unfinished video games, improving the overall gaming experience.

Super Mario 64 was originally supposed to have a cooperative multiplayer mode featuring Luigi, but it was cut due to performance issues. However, modders have restored this functionality.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines was released in a buggy state, but a fan-made patch fixed numerous bugs and added missing content.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords was rushed to release and had cut content. Community mods have restored this content, including fixing AI issues.

Daikatana, developed by John Romero, had numerous issues and was heavily criticized. While the official patches did little to fix the game, fan mods improved gameplay and stability.

Why do fans fix video games?

—Fans fix video games because they are passionate about the gaming experience and want to improve the games they love. They often have the technical skills and knowledge to identify and fix issues.

How do fans fix video games?

—Fans fix video games through modding, which involves modifying game files to add missing features, fix bugs, or improve gameplay. They may also create unofficial patches to address issues that the developers have not addressed.

Why do video games sometimes need to be fixed by fans?

—Video games sometimes need to be fixed by fans because game development is complex and can involve time constraints, budget limitations, or technical challenges. Developers may not have the resources or time to address all issues, so fans step in to improve the games.

Are fan fixes supported by game developers?

—Fan fixes are not officially supported by game developers, as they are unauthorized modifications to the game. However, developers may appreciate the efforts of fans and may even incorporate fan-made fixes into official updates or remastered versions of the game.

Can fan fixes be applied to console games?

—Fan fixes are typically easier to apply to PC games, as they often involve modifying game files directly. Console games may require additional steps or hacks to apply fan fixes, and some games may not be moddable on consoles.

00:00Introduction to the topic: fans stepping in to fix video games.

02:40Super Mario 64 originally planned to have a cooperative multiplayer mode featuring Luigi, but modders have restored this functionality.

06:00Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines was released in a buggy state, but a fan-made patch fixed numerous bugs and added missing content.

10:10Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords had cut content, but community mods restored this content and fixed AI issues.

11:05Daikatana, developed by John Romero, had numerous issues and was heavily criticized. Fan mods improved gameplay and stability.