[nomel]

I would claim that’s the physics engine, more than the “game engine”. Physx did this sort of thing 15 years ago.

[johnnyanmac]

well, no one else is known for their "physics engine", so clearly Bethesda did something right, or cheaper than everyone else (doubtful).

[nomel]

If it were actually part of the gameplay, rather than the result of console commands, then I think this would hold more weight.