10 Brilliant Games With Mandatory Parts That Killed the Pace

In this feature, we’re looking at 10 awesome games that include mandatory sections that stick out like a sore thumb and drag down the overall experience.

Posted By | On 15th, Dec. 2025

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Max Payne – Blood Trail dream sequences

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Max Payne tells us the tragic story of well, Max Payne, who embarks on exacting revenge against those who wronged his family. The adventure takes us through the gritty criminal underbelly of New York, or more appropriately “Noir York” – and it’s a fun-fueled ride with plenty of high-stakes gunfights and encounters set against the backdrop of memorable locations. But one particularly frustrating moment stands out, where you have to navigate a dream-like void with blood trails marking the path and you must find the source of some ominous cries. And you can always fall down from the trails, or you could just end up running in circles which can be quite offputting.


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