Aesthetic consequences and replay value What “all materials” does to a game’s feel is crucial. With every weapon unlocked, the novelty of a single new piece is diluted. But new possibilities arise: the game turns into a laboratory for emergent builds and self-imposed challenges (e.g., “complete Inferno difficulty using only rank-1 gear but with every material available”). Smart players repurpose cheats to create bespoke experiences—speedrun attempts, fashion shows where the goal is aesthetic rather than efficiency, or machinima using exotic loadouts.