15 Video Game Gimmicks That Should Be Retired As Soon As Possible

Poorly Implemented QTEs

When a quick time event or QTE is done right, it can add levity to a situation. However, when implemented like Castlevania: Lords of Shadows’ Titan battle, Ninja Gaiden 3 or Resident Evil 4, they can be downright irritating. Even if some games handle QTEs better these days, there’s no denying that when that button prompt pops up when least expected, and you fail, it can be a major buzzkill.