Self-imposed challenges are nothing new in gaming, be it doing a speed run of your favorite platformer, changing up your build completely in Elden Ring, or doing a Nuzlocke in some Pokémon game. At some point, there is a good chance you must have tried to play the game in some unique way.
But just using in-game mechanics isn't the only way to spice things up. For example, one of the most common practices while playing horror games is to turn off the lights to make the game more immersive and even scarier. And recently, a Metro Exodus fan did something similar, using Nvidia filters to change how the night looks to enhance their experience.
Metro Exodus Fan Used NVIDIA Filters To Make The Nights Look Darker
Reddit user u/KoenigOne explained in this post about their findings and what led them to do this:
"I always felt the nights in Exodus were way too bright and not realistic, so I tried using NVIDIA game filters to make things darker and more atmospheric. Honestly, it’s the best change I’ve made to the game." He explained that "stealth instantly became more fun, I actually had to rely on my gear...
