12 Amazing Single-Player Games That Made Us Struggle With Their First Hour

These 12 single-player games may be masterpieces, but their painful opening hours nearly scare players away before the fun begins.

Posted By | On 17th, Apr. 2025

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Pikmin 4

pikmin 4
Constant tutorials, excruciatingly slow pacing, even more tutorials, lackluster story-telling. Pikmin 4 seemingly does everything in its power to stop you from really getting into and enjoying the game. And while those tutorials don’t really cease throughout, they’re especially egregious in the beginning and sully any enthusiasm.


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