diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 267b0e289..139516a24 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 ## [Unreleased](https://github.com/LostArtefacts/TR1X/compare/stable...develop) - ××××-××-××
 - fixed double "Fly mode enabled" message when using `/fly` console command (regression from 4.0)
+- changed the easter egg console command to pack more punch
 
 ## [4.4](https://github.com/LostArtefacts/TR1X/compare/4.3-102-g458cd96...4.4) - 2024-09-20
 - added `/exit` command (#1462)
diff --git a/data/ship/cfg/TR1X_gameflow.json5 b/data/ship/cfg/TR1X_gameflow.json5
index 30554c14c..f15a86613 100644
--- a/data/ship/cfg/TR1X_gameflow.json5
+++ b/data/ship/cfg/TR1X_gameflow.json5
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
         "data/injections/lara_jumping.bin",
         "data/injections/purple_crystal.bin",
         "data/injections/uzi_sfx.bin",
+        "data/injections/explosion.bin",
     ],
     "convert_dropped_guns": false,
 
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@
                 "data/injections/lara_animations.bin",
                 "data/injections/lara_jumping.bin",
                 "data/injections/uzi_sfx.bin",
+                "data/injections/explosion.bin",
             ],
             "sequence": [
                 {"type": "play_fmv", "fmv_path": "fmv/mansion.avi"},
diff --git a/data/ship/data/injections/explosion.bin b/data/ship/data/injections/explosion.bin
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..79be67718
Binary files /dev/null and b/data/ship/data/injections/explosion.bin differ
diff --git a/src/game/effects/exploding_death.h b/src/game/effects/exploding_death.h
index b592e7381..efce82520 100644
--- a/src/game/effects/exploding_death.h
+++ b/src/game/effects/exploding_death.h
@@ -2,5 +2,10 @@
 
 #include <stdint.h>
 
+// Mesh_bits: which meshes to affect.
+// Damage:
+// * Positive values - deal damage, enable body part explosions.
+// * Negative values - deal damage, disable body part explosions.
+// * Zero - don't deal any damage, disable body part explosions.
 int32_t Effect_ExplodingDeath(
     int16_t item_num, int32_t mesh_bits, int16_t damage);
diff --git a/src/game/level.c b/src/game/level.c
index 703168139..39e1de4cb 100644
--- a/src/game/level.c
+++ b/src/game/level.c
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 #include "game/lara/common.h"
 #include "game/lot.h"
 #include "game/music.h"
+#include "game/objects/creatures/mutant.h"
 #include "game/objects/creatures/pierre.h"
 #include "game/objects/setup.h"
 #include "game/output.h"
@@ -919,6 +920,11 @@ static void M_CompleteSetup(int32_t level_num)
         }
     }
 
+    // We inject explosions sprites and sounds, although in the original game,
+    // some levels lack them, resulting in no audio or visual effects when
+    // killing mutants. This is to maintain that feature.
+    Mutant_ToggleExplosions(g_Objects[O_EXPLOSION_1].loaded);
+
     Inject_AllInjections(&m_LevelInfo);
 
     M_MarkWaterEdgeVertices();
diff --git a/src/game/objects/creatures/mutant.c b/src/game/objects/creatures/mutant.c
index 40aab6ffa..95cc152e9 100644
--- a/src/game/objects/creatures/mutant.c
+++ b/src/game/objects/creatures/mutant.c
@@ -56,10 +56,16 @@ enum FLYER_ANIM {
     FLYER_FLY = 13,
 };
 
+static bool m_EnableExplosions = true;
 static BITE_INFO m_WarriorBite = { -27, 98, 0, 10 };
 static BITE_INFO m_WarriorRocket = { 51, 213, 0, 14 };
 static BITE_INFO m_WarriorShard = { -35, 269, 0, 9 };
 
+void Mutant_ToggleExplosions(bool enable)
+{
+    m_EnableExplosions = enable;
+}
+
 void Mutant_Setup(OBJECT_INFO *obj)
 {
     if (!obj->loaded) {
@@ -117,7 +123,9 @@ void Mutant_FlyerControl(int16_t item_num)
     int16_t angle = 0;
 
     if (item->hit_points <= 0) {
-        if (Effect_ExplodingDeath(item_num, -1, FLYER_PART_DAMAGE)) {
+        if (Effect_ExplodingDeath(
+                item_num, -1,
+                m_EnableExplosions ? FLYER_SMARTNESS : -FLYER_PART_DAMAGE)) {
             Sound_Effect(SFX_ATLANTEAN_DEATH, &item->pos, SPM_NORMAL);
             LOT_DisableBaddieAI(item_num);
             Item_Kill(item_num);
diff --git a/src/game/objects/creatures/mutant.h b/src/game/objects/creatures/mutant.h
index 9ec69a557..19f14e03c 100644
--- a/src/game/objects/creatures/mutant.h
+++ b/src/game/objects/creatures/mutant.h
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ void Mutant_Setup(OBJECT_INFO *obj);
 void Mutant_Setup2(OBJECT_INFO *obj);
 void Mutant_Setup3(OBJECT_INFO *obj);
 
+void Mutant_ToggleExplosions(bool enable);
 void Mutant_FlyerControl(int16_t item_num);
 
 void Mutant_Initialise2(int16_t item_num);
diff --git a/src/game/objects/effects/body_part.c b/src/game/objects/effects/body_part.c
index 98b924786..fc4596510 100644
--- a/src/game/objects/effects/body_part.c
+++ b/src/game/objects/effects/body_part.c
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ void BodyPart_Control(int16_t fx_num)
     const int32_t height =
         Room_GetHeight(sector, fx->pos.x, fx->pos.y, fx->pos.z);
     if (fx->pos.y >= height) {
-        if (fx->counter) {
+        if (fx->counter > 0) {
             fx->speed = 0;
             fx->frame_num = 0;
             fx->counter = 0;
@@ -51,10 +51,10 @@ void BodyPart_Control(int16_t fx_num)
         return;
     }
 
-    if (Lara_IsNearItem(&fx->pos, fx->counter * 2)) {
-        Lara_TakeDamage(fx->counter, true);
+    if (Lara_IsNearItem(&fx->pos, ABS(fx->counter) * 2)) {
+        Lara_TakeDamage(ABS(fx->counter), true);
 
-        if (fx->counter) {
+        if (fx->counter > 0) {
             fx->speed = 0;
             fx->frame_num = 0;
             fx->counter = 0;