LogFAQs > #932218456

Yes, you've beat the game even if you've used "rewind/save state" features, especially in cases where official (re)releases offer you the choice to use it. There are even games are require you to use such a feature as part of the experience (Braid).

There is nothing wrong with doing it, too, despite what these judgemental gamers full of bravado lead you to believe. We live in an age where a lot of people who play video games are now in their 20's or older, most of which have other responsibilities in their lives such as "jobs" (and not "the ones where you play/talk about games" like some of these people arguing against this) and "family" that they have to provide for. They also probably have a bunch of other things they wish to do their free time too such as other games to play, stuff to watch (movies, shows) and other hobbies. So why shouldn't they be free to use said option if it means beating the game quicker and allowing them to move onto something else? In many cases, they could have probably ended up beating the game without that anyway after so much time, but felt the "extra grind" isn't worth it.

Cheat codes (in game or external devices) and passwords are another story, depending on what they do (e.g. take you to the final level/boss, offer you extra lives, unlimited money, unlocking every weapon/skill from the start). Quite frankly, I bet a lot of those against rewinds/save states used cheats and/or passwords at least one point when they younger to beat said games. Especially hilarious in regards to Mike Matei given how James Rolfe has openly used passwords in the past to clear certain games on AVGN.

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