The most difficult SNES games, like ActRaiser 2 and Super Mario Kart, were a true test of players' skills.

There is a distinction to be made between a difficult game and one that utterly absorbs and frustrates its players, leaving them drained of mind, reflexes, patience, and pride. The greatest video game ...

Scott Baird is a contributor with over a decade's experience writing about video games, along with board games and tabletop RPGs. Scott has previously worked for Dexerto, Cracked, Dorkly, and Gamepur.