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Brainwave Studies Show That Cheats Make Games More Fun

  • from PLITCH
  • 14.08.2025

We’ve all heard the age-old debate: do cheats ruin games, or do they make them better? Well, science is here to settle it once and for all, and the answer is a resounding better. Two separate brainwave studies by PLITCH and leading neurotechnology group Brainamics have shown that customizing your single-player experience with cheats makes gaming more relaxing, more exciting, and way less stressful.

Whether you’re ripping through demons in DOOM Eternal or managing a growing city in Anno 1800, these studies prove that mods don’t just give you an advantage but make the games more fun by shaping the experience to match how you want to play.


DOOM Eternal: Turning Hell into Heaven (Kind of)

The Game: DOOM Eternal is one of the most intense FPS experiences out there. It’s fast, brutal, relentless. It’s a demon-slaying gauntlet that doesn’t let you breathe.

The Cheats: PLITCH offers over 20 codes for DOOM Eternal, including unlimited armor, infinite health, and bottomless ammo. Want to push your skills to the limit? Go “Hardcore” or “Nightmare” by reducing your health or removing your suit points for an even tougher challenge.

The Study: Two groups played DOOM Eternal’s campaign for two hours — one without cheats, and one with PLITCH codes. While they played, EEG devices monitored their brainwaves to see exactly how the mods affected their mental state.

The Results:

  • 65% lower stress levels for the PLITCH group.
  • 80% more positive emotions compared to the no-cheats group.
  • 97.1% confidence that cheats made players happier and more relaxed.

Bottom line: Even amid the chaos of DOOM Eternal, codes eased the intensity and increased enjoyment. Ideal if you want to relax after a long day without losing the fun.


Anno 1800: From Boredom to Total Engagement

The Game: Anno 1800 is a beautiful real-time strategy city builder. It’s rich in detail but also full of downtime, especially if you’re used to more action-packed games.

The Cheats: PLITCH’s Anno 1800 trainer removes the slog. Boost resources, skip the tedious parts, and jump straight to the parts of the game you enjoy, whether that’s building your ideal city or outsmarting rival powers.

The Study: Once again, two groups played: one with cheats, one without. EEG scans measured emotional reactions, showing exactly how players felt during each session.

The Results:

  • Without cheats: boredom, frustration, and a tendency toward passive play dominated.
  • With cheats: almost no boredom, higher excitement, and constant engagement.
  • 98.5% confidence that cheats made the game far more enjoyable for all players, even those who usually prefer other genres.

In short: PLITCH turned a potentially slow session into a nonstop “one more turn” experience.

The Verdict: Cheats Can Boost Your Fun

The takeaway from both studies is clear: in single-player games, cheats aren’t about “breaking” the experience, but about making it yours. PLITCH lets you tailor your experience to your mood, whether you want to unwind after a long day, skip tedious grind, or test your skills with tougher settings.

Happy Gaming!


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