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Trials Rising Review – Stuck In The Mud

… … Excellent physics-based mechanics remain intact, but a frustrating progression grind puts the brakes on fun. … Stuck …

by Matt Miller on Mar 05, 2019 at 1:25 PM

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Countdown 50 Of The Most Frustrating Moments In Video Games

… Countdown 50 Of The Most Frustrating Moments In Video Games … Here is a list of 50 … have sent players into a tizzy. … Countdown 50 Of The Most Frustrating Moments In Video Games …

by Ben Reeves on Apr 14, 2014 at 11:21 AM

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Vane Review – Frustrating Fever Dream

… Vane Review – Frustrating Fever Dream … Vane establishes intrigue early and … high points almost make the full journey worthwhile, but frustrating moments pepper the whole experience. … Frustrating Fever Dream …

by Kyle Hilliard on Jan 18, 2019 at 10:25 AM

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When Do You Give Up?

… You Give Up? … How long are you willing to stick through a frustrating game before looking up a solution, cheating, or …

by Jeff Cork on Apr 23, 2011 at 11:28 AM

Feature

Oh, &!$% This: Infuriating Moments From Great Games

… Moments From Great Games … We look at ten distinctly frustrating moments from otherwise great games. … Oh, &!$% …

by Dan Ryckert on Dec 11, 2009 at 10:00 AM

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Seven Of The Worst Twists In Gaming

… … This is a collection of some of the most groan-inducing, frustrating, and cheesy twists in video games. Obviously, …

by Tim Turi on Jul 15, 2010 at 2:27 PM

News

AC: Brotherhood Multiplayer Gets Fixed

… problems in Ubisoft's Renaissance-era game are about to be patched via the third title update, including some …

by Matt Miller on Dec 21, 2010 at 8:20 AM

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Echochrome II Review: Creative, But Frustrating

… Echochrome II Review: Creative, But Frustrating … Echochrome II provides a fantastic amount of … shortcomings. It's creative, unusual, and deep. It's also frustrating and often arbitrary. … A deep, finicky puzzler both creative and frustrating …

by Adam Biessener on Jan 03, 2011 at 8:40 AM

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Overcooked 2 Review – Another Tasty Bite That's Easier To Chew

… less frustrating with more forgiving gating and scoring systems. … Another Tasty Bite That's Easier To Chew …

by Andrew Reiner on Aug 07, 2018 at 8:00 AM

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Game Informer's Second Annual Glitchie Awards

… of the year's most memorable, entertaining, and frustrating game glitches. … Game Informer's Second Annual …

by Matt Bertz on Dec 30, 2011 at 4:00 AM

Preview

Being Dismembered In NeverDead Is Frustrating

… Being Dismembered In NeverDead Is Frustrating … In theory, throwing your arm to distract a herd … an action game is very annoying. … Being Dismembered Is Frustrating …

by Tim Turi on Jun 09, 2011 at 9:32 AM

Preview

Magicka: Not A Review

… Magicka: Not A Review … The surprise budget hit is equally full of dumb explosive fun, gobs of potential, and …

by Adam Biessener on Jan 27, 2011 at 8:50 AM

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Shinobi 2: Revenge of Zen: Mediocre Stealth Meets Sloppy Action

… some decent stealth, but the action is sloppy and often frustrating. … Shinobi 2: Revenge of Zen: Mediocre Stealth …

by Kyle Hilliard on Feb 14, 2012 at 5:00 AM

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Game Informer's First Annual Glitchie Awards

… look back at the year's most memorable, entertaining, and frustrating game glitches. … Game Informer's First Annual …

by Matt Bertz on Nov 27, 2010 at 6:05 AM

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Chris Warcraft's 10 Rules To Surviving XCOM

… XCOM … XCOM is a great game. It can also be a very frustrating game, particularly if you aren't used to …

by Game Informer Editorial on Oct 18, 2012 at 10:45 AM

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République: Exordium Review – An Ambitious And Sometimes Frustrating Start

… République: Exordium Review – An Ambitious And Sometimes Frustrating Start … If you can forgive some frustrations, … ambitious episodic title. … An Ambitious And Occasionally Frustrating Start …

by Dan Ryckert on Dec 24, 2013 at 6:53 AM

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Game Informer's Fourth Annual Glitchie Awards

… Another year, another crop of memorable, entertaining, and frustrating game glitches. … Game Informer's Fourth Annual …

by Matt Bertz on Dec 30, 2013 at 8:00 AM

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Soul Fjord Review – Funky And Frustrating

… Soul Fjord Review – Funky And Frustrating … I enjoyed the silly tone of Soul Fjord, but the … it took to completely sabotage the experience. … Funky And Frustrating …

by Dan Ryckert on Jan 29, 2014 at 1:14 PM

Review

Deadfall Adventures Review – An Adventure Best Forgotten

… help this puzzle-infused shooter overcome its myriad, frustrating problems. … An Adventure Best Forgotten …

by Jeff Marchiafava on Nov 21, 2013 at 12:40 PM

Feature

Get Lost – Why Losing Your Way Can Make Games More Fun

… Losing Your Way Can Make Games More Fun … Sometimes it’s frustrating. Other times it’s part of the magic. … Get Lost – …

by Jason Dafnis on Nov 19, 2014 at 9:45 AM