Game freeze: Difference between revisions

When a game '''freezes''', the data completely stops flowing to the screen, thus causing gaming to lock up. During a game freeze, the player cannot move, speak to other characters, select an object, or overall use any buttons. Game freezes can occur due to the lack of information input into the game, such as when walking out of the boundaries of an area. They also occur when performing glitches such as the [[Mew glitch|Mew trick]] incorrectly.

Incorrect codes on devices such as a [[Action Replay]] or [[GameShark]] can result in encountering [[glitch Pokémon]] and then the game freezing. Also, in some cases, a game may freeze if it has been cheated on too much. Game freezes are often accompanied by an odd buzzing sound, however sometimes the normal music for wherever the player was before the game froze plays. Frequently, a loop or constant replay of whatever sound was being played prior to the freeze will be played.

Allegedly, the game may freeze while playing {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} when a player's Pokémon uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} or {{m|Thunder}}, though in very rare cases. This can be rectified by turning off [[battle animation]]s.

In Generation IV, the game will also freeze if the game cartridge is taken out with the power of the DS still on.