Ugh, ever spend hours on a game only to feel utterly empty afterward? 😩 As a lifelong gamer, I've learned the hard way how some titles prioritize quantity over quality. These open-world offenders promise adventure but deliver chores - bloated with meaningless tasks that disrespect our precious time. While visually stunning, they left me questioning why I bothered. Here are my personal experiences with 10 time-wasters that broke my spirit.

🔟 God of War: Ragnarök - The Ironwood Torture

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That cursed Ironwood segment still haunts my dreams! 😵‍💫 Two endless hours riding a screeching boar while Angrboda's howls made me mute my TV. Gorgeous visuals couldn't save gameplay so tedious I nearly quit. Worst part? Being forced to play as Atreus for 10+ hours when all I wanted was Kratos' rage. Felt like padding in an otherwise tight game - absolute disrespect to my schedule.

9️⃣ Avowed - Crafting Material Overload

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Scaling cliffs and solving puzzles should feel rewarding, right? Nope! 🥺 80% of hidden chests contained... crafting materials. Imagine finding a secret cave after 20 minutes of platforming and getting copper ingots. Felt like receiving socks for Christmas - technically useful but soul-crushingly dull. The combat's fun, but this loot system murdered my motivation to explore.

8️⃣ Final Fantasy 16 - Fetch Quest Hell

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Collecting dirt. For real. 💩 Among the most insulting side quests I've endured - and there are dozens! The epic Eikon battles deserve better than being sandwiched between \u0027gather 10 mushrooms\u0027 missions. Took 50+ hours to unlock decent content. By then? I just wanted Sephiroth to end me already.

7️⃣ Breath of the Wild - Weapon Break Anxiety

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That moment your Royal Guard sword shatters mid-Lynel fight? Pure agony. 😫 I became a weapon hoarder - terrified to use cool gear because durability sucked all joy from discovery. And that beautiful world? Mostly empty space between shrines. Climbing simulator 2025 edition. Stunning vistas don\u0027t excuse constant inventory management!

6️⃣ Metal Gear Solid V - The Unfinished Pain

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Forced replaying of missions for the \u0027true\u0027 ending? Criminal! 🚓 That\u0027s not gameplay - it\u0027s confession of unfinished development. Harder versions of frustrating missions I\u0027d already suffered through? Pure disrespect. Such wasted potential in otherwise brilliant stealth mechanics.

5️⃣ Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 - Realism Gone Mad

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Carrying sacks at snail\u0027s pace? Fixing swords for 3 minutes? 😮‍💨 I get historical accuracy but come ON! This 2025 gem constantly interrupts thrilling quests with tedious realism. Limited saves plus weight management turned adventures into accounting sessions. Amazing story buried under unnecessary chores.

4️⃣ Assassin\u0027s Creed Valhalla - Bloat of the Century

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After 30 hours I realized... I was only halfway. 😱 Endless cookie-cutter regions with:

  • Forgettable characters

  • Pointless side activities

  • Zero-reward \u0027mysteries\u0027

Level-gating forced grinding through dull content. That Asgard arc? Just recycled gameplay with Norse glitter. Felt like Ubisoft forgot what makes games fun.

3️⃣ Days Gone - Empty Open World

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Why open-world? Zombie hordes - the ONE unique feature - unlock after hours of barren riding. 🏍️ Clearing camps felt like checking boxes while \u0027stealth\u0027 missions copied AC\u0027s worst eavesdropping. Beautiful wilderness can\u0027t hide the emptiness. I caught myself singing to avoid boredom during long rides.

2️⃣ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Minigame Overdose

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Post-cruise ship trauma: 2 HOURS of mandatory minigames. 😭 Chocobo racing? Fine. Queen\u0027s Blood? Cool. But bathing suit competitions while Sephiroth threatens the planet? Absurd! Unlocking summons/materia through repetitive minigames broke me. That Gongaga map navigation? Pure nightmare fuel.

1️⃣ Starfield - Procedural Betrayal

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My biggest disappointment. \u0027Infinite planets\u0027 meant:

  • Identical Cryo Labs ✅

  • Recycled enemy placements ✅

  • Copy-pasted loot caves ✅

After the 5th identical outpost, exploration felt pointless. Trekking 10 minutes across barren planets for reused assets? Criminal time-wasting. That \u0027wow\u0027 factor died faster than my enthusiasm.

After all these soul-crushing experiences, I'm left wondering - what games made YOU feel like your time was completely disrespected? 🤔