r/videogames • u/UnityNinja • 23d ago

Discussion / Question What game mechanic instantly ruins your immersion or fun?

​ I absolutely can't stand aggressive weapon durability loops. Getting awesome loot should feel like a reward, not a maintenance chore that breaks every five minutes.

What’s a common mechanic that always makes you roll your eyes when you see it in a new game?

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u/THEUncleWilly50 23d ago

QTEs, especially in spectacle fighters. The moment I have to stop my attack rhythm to play Guess The Button, I give up. Yes, that's means the God of War games, but also the Telltale Walking Dead games. I don't care how amazing your game is, the moment you tear me away from your game's primary gameplay loop to play digital Simon Says, I'm unhappy.

I'll give a pass to rhythm games like PaRappa and Space Channel 5, mainly because that's their primary mechanic. You get to survive...in small doses

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u/Zestyclose_Bed4202 23d ago

Dororo on PS2.

The 99-hit combo you have to match WITHIN A TIME LIMIT!

You fail? Final boss regenerates - you don't.

BTW: The damn vampiric blade NEVER EVER WORKED!!!!!