Why do video game devs tie game mechanics to framerate? (lemm.ee)

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I recently tried to play Wolfenstein New Order, I realized that unlocking the framerate makes the game break. why? (sorry for bad english)

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[-] NuPNuA@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago

Remember all those early 90s PC titles that were tied to processor speed so they just ran at a mental pace when the next generation launched?

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