10 Games Where Getting Drunk Has Hilarious Consequences

Video games often try to copy real life, and one common thing in these fake worlds is drinking. Many games let you drink a lot, making your characters drunk. This can lead to funny moments as they trip and mess things up. But it’s not all fun.

Being drunk can also make the game harder. To make things more real, some game makers change how the game works when you’re drunk, making simple tasks tough. You might regret drinking, but it can also be funny.

Red Dead Redemption

Saloons are a big part of the Old West, so both Red Dead Redemption games let you drink there. You can find a saloon in most towns and just order drinks. If you have money, you can keep drinking. But be careful, it can cause trouble.

People in town don’t like drunks. If you drink too much, the screen gets blurry, and you stumble when you walk. It can also change how you talk to people, which might make them angry enough to fight you. It’s hard to win a duel when you can’t see straight. You might even pass out before that happens.

The Witcher

Geralt, who kills monsters, is stronger than most people, but he can still get drunk. In The Witcher games, he can go to inns and have drinks. If he drinks too much, the screen gets weird, and he wobbles when he walks. This isn’t usually too dangerous because people don’t want to fight a witcher. So, drinking is mostly fun.

In the first game, there are even drinking contests. Geralt can compete with friends and strangers. This is needed for some quests, and you can win prizes. Just keep drinking until your opponent quits or Geralt passes out. Being drunk can even make Geralt stronger in battle. That’s witcher biology for you.

Like a Dragon

These games are known for their funny side stuff, so they encourage getting drunk. In the Yakuza (Like a Dragon) series, it’s easy to get alcohol. You can buy cheap booze at stores or get fancier drinks at clubs. The more expensive the drink, the drunker you get. The screen might not change like in other games, but you still can’t walk straight.

Being drunk can help in fights. Some upgrades make it easier to build up your Heat meter when drunk. This lets you do powerful moves that quickly lower enemy health. Some characters have special Heat actions only when they’re drunk. Who wouldn’t want to be a drunken martial arts master?

Grand Theft Auto

Since it’s made by the same company, Grand Theft Auto handles drunkenness like Red Dead. You go to a bar and order drinks until you can’t see straight. The screen and controls get blurry, making it hard to do anything. This can be more dangerous in a city than in the Old West.

The danger comes from driving. You need to drive to get around in GTA. The cars aren’t easy to control to begin with, but they get much worse when you’re drunk. Crashing can send you flying or cause an explosion. So, drink at your own risk.

Bioshock

Usually, you have to buy alcohol in games. But in Bioshock, you can find it lying around. Drinks are common in the rundown areas. They give you health back but lower your EVE energy, which you need for magic. That’s not the only problem.

Drinking too much makes the screen blurry. This is worse because Bioshock is a first-person shooter, so your view is already limited. The blurriness makes it hard to aim and move around. You become an easy target for enemies. Alcohol can save you, but it can also get you killed.

Assassin’s Creed

You might think alcohol would be bad for assassins, but some Assassin’s Creed characters drink anyway. In Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Edward Kenway can become a drunken pirate at taverns. Most ports have taverns, but you need to unlock them by fighting bandits.

In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, like in The Witcher, there are drinking contests. As Eivor, you can race to finish your drink first. You can win money, but you’ll get dizzy and the screen will get blurry. It’s strange for assassins to be so irresponsible, but maybe it helps them fit in.

Dead Rising

A zombie apocalypse might seem like a strange time to drink. But in Dead Rising, alcohol is one of the best healing items. Like in Bioshock, drinks are found randomly. In Dead Rising, they give you a lot of health back. A few sips can heal you completely.

But there’s a big downside. Drinking too much can make you vomit. It only lasts a few seconds, but that can be deadly. You have to run from lots of zombies. Some are fast and dangerous, so you can’t waste time throwing up. If you do, they’ll catch you.

Mass Effect 2

The Mass Effect galaxy has many aliens, and they all have their own drinks. You can try them at places like the Citadel and Omega. It’s cheap, too. But like anything good, you can have too much.

In Mass Effect 2, getting drunk can lead to interesting moments. For example, drinking too much at the Afterlife club can make you pass out and wake up next to Aria, the owner. You can also talk about old times with your ship’s doctor after giving her the brandy she asked for. The characters are the best part of Mass Effect, so a few drinks are worth it.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Like many RPGs, Kingdom Come: Deliverance uses stats to show how you interact with the world. Alcohol can change these stats. Drinking fills a meter. Before you reach the halfway point, it can improve your Speech, Vitality, and Charisma. But after that, things get bad.

Going past the halfway point makes you annoying. Alcohol lowers the stats it used to improve. You also get a hangover, which hurts Agility, Strength, and Conspicuousness. So, drink in moderation. This is good advice for both the game and real life. You don’t want to be the town drunk.

Baldur’s Gate 3

Here’s another RPG where being drunk is a status effect. Baldur’s Gate 3 has lots of alcohol, like wine, rum, beer, and tonic. You can find them in taverns and camps, where they can help you bond with your party. But don’t drink too much.

Baldur’s Gate 3 makes being drunk less about visuals and more about making the game harder. It hurts you both in and out of battle. It lowers your Charisma, which changes your dialogue options. It also lowers your Dexterity, which affects how well you can hit enemies and avoid attacks. These things can change how quests and battles go, so you want them to be high. Why risk it by being a drunkard?

From funny stumbles to surprising advantages, getting drunk in video games can lead to unexpected and hilarious moments. Whether it makes the game harder or adds a unique twist, alcohol definitely changes the way you play.

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