In 2011’s first-person shooter Crysis 2, much of the gameplay involves taking cover behind barricades and popping up to shoot enemies. This takes place entirely from the first-person perspective, though–there’s no third-person cover like in Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Now, we know why we never should play Crysis 2 in third person. Reddit user tasonjodd posted an animated GIF of an external view of the game’s main character popping in and out of cover, and the results aren’t pretty. If this image is any indication, his spine and neck are elastic.

Of course, this isn’t a ridiculous oversight on the part of developer Crytek–you were never meant to see this. A user modified the camera to get it to capture this scene, but that doesn’t prevent it from being any less humorous or haunting.

Recent times haven’t been as light-hearted for Crytek. Several reports have claimed that employees at the UK branch of the studio haven’t been paid. According to reports, the director on Crytek’s upcoming game Homefront: The Revolution also recently left the studio following the departure of 30 employees. Keep an eye on GameSpot for more Crytek news as it becomes available.