Only in online multiplayer games. /s

I grew up with 8 and 16-bit games as well. When playing single player games seriously to have fun or beat, or complete them, then cheats aren’t allowed. But just like Romhacks and Mods, cheats are another way to add replayability or more fun to the games I already know.

We also have to make the distinction what type of cheat it is. In example cheats to make the game easier, or to jump to different levels to train specific parts, or is it to change graphical appearance or add variety to gameplay with new weapons. Some games even expose additional features and options in “cheat” menus, such as Goldeneye and Perfect Dark as examples. Other games would have these options in a normal menu or in today’s day and age, these are DLCs! So “cheats” are not always “cheating” to me.

Do I cheat? Sometimes in old retro games.