Even More Top 10 Worst Achievements | The Completionist

Summary

This video script discusses the frustrating aspects of video game achievements and trophies, highlighting 10 particularly difficult or tedious ones. From time-consuming tasks in games like 'New Pokemon Snap' and 'Metal Gear Solid 2' to the seemingly impossible 'Lasso Master' in 'Halo', the script explores how these achievements can detract from the gaming experience. It also touches on how certain achievements in games like 'Tetris 99' and 'Elder Scrolls Online' can turn casual games into completionist nightmares, questioning the value of such rewards.

Takeaways

• 🏆 Achievements and trophies have become an integral part of the gaming experience, often providing a sense of accomplishment and endorphins rush.
• 🕹 Some achievements require a significant time investment, comparable to the length of entire games, which can be daunting for players.
• 🎮 Certain achievements are so difficult that they deter players from even attempting to play the game, impacting the overall enjoyment.
• 📺 The video creator acknowledges the community's love for their first video on the worst achievements, leading to a second installment.
• 📝 The script lists 10 more achievements that the creator considers to be the worst in video games, providing specific examples and reasons.
• 🤔 The 'I read you like a book' achievement in Devil May Cry 1 contradicts the game's core values, requiring players to observe enemies rather than fight them.
• 📸 In New Pokemon Snap, the 'Influencer' title requires an excessive amount of time and effort, detracting from the game's enjoyment and completion experience.
• 🤹‍♂️ The 'Jump Rope' mini-game in Final Fantasy 9 is tedious and frustrating, with the 'Hail to the King' achievement adding unnecessary difficulty.
• 🎮 The 'Super go outside' achievement in The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe is a meta-joke that requires players to not play the game for 10 years.
• 🎯 The 'Lasso Master' achievement in the Halo series is incredibly challenging, requiring perfect play through multiple games on the hardest difficulty.
• 🤖 The 'Mr. Perfect' achievement in Mega Man 10 demands players to complete the game without taking any damage, which is contrary to the game's design.
• 🕺 The 'Impossible Right' achievement in Crypt of the Necrodancer requires mastering the game with the most difficult character, which is a significant challenge even for the game's creator.
• 👑 The 'Emperor' achievement in Elder Scrolls Online is unattainable for most players due to its reliance on PvP ranking and the time-consuming nature of the game.
• 🧩 Tetris 99's in-game achievements have some of the most frustrating and counterintuitive tasks, turning a casual game into a completionist's nightmare.

Q & A

What is the speaker's general opinion on achievements and trophies in video games?

The speaker acknowledges that achievements and trophies are an integral part of the gaming experience, providing a sense of accomplishment and endorphins. However, they also express that some achievements and trophies require an excessive amount of time and dedication, which can be discouraging.

Why does the speaker find the 'I read you like a book' achievement in Devil May Cry 1 frustrating?

The speaker finds the 'I read you like a book' achievement in Devil May Cry 1 frustrating because it requires players to spend a significant amount of time observing enemies' attack patterns, which goes against the core gameplay of fast and flashy demon slaying.

What issue does the speaker have with the 'Influencer' title in New Pokemon Snap?

The 'Influencer' title in New Pokemon Snap requires players to receive a large number of sweet medals, which the speaker finds to be a time-consuming task that detracts from the enjoyment of the game. It was initially set at 1 million sweet medals but was later reduced to 100,000, which is still considered too high.

What is the 'Jump Rope' mini-game in Final Fantasy IX, and why is it considered tedious by the speaker?

The 'Jump Rope' mini-game in Final Fantasy IX requires the player to jump rope 1,000 times to earn the 'King of Jump Rope' item. The speaker finds it tedious because it is a repetitive task that does not contribute to the gameplay experience and is considered a broken mechanic.

Why did the speaker decide not to pursue the 'Super go outside' achievement in The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe?

The 'Super go outside' achievement requires the player to not play the game for 10 years. The speaker decided against pursuing this achievement because it is an impractical and time-consuming requirement that would not be feasible to complete.

What is the 'Lasso Master' achievement in the Halo series, and why is it considered one of the most difficult?

The 'Lasso Master' achievement requires players to complete the Halo campaigns on 'Legendary' difficulty with all skulls enabled, which is the hardest difficulty setting. It is considered one of the most difficult achievements because it demands perfect play and is time-consuming, with 511 missions across four games.

How does the 'Mr. Perfect' achievement in Mega Man 10 affect the speaker's view of the game?

The 'Mr. Perfect' achievement in Mega Man 10 requires players to complete the game without getting hit once. The speaker finds this achievement to be overly challenging and contrary to the gameplay experience, which has led to a diminished opinion of the game.

What is the 'Impossible Right' achievement in Crypt of the Necrodancer, and why is it considered difficult?

The 'Impossible Right' achievement in Crypt of the Necrodancer requires players to complete every zone in the game with Coda, the final character, who has a faster rhythm and less health. It is considered difficult because it demands mastery of the game and the character's mechanics.

What are the speaker's thoughts on the 'Emperor' achievement in Elder Scrolls Online?

The 'Emperor' achievement in Elder Scrolls Online requires players to become the highest-ranked member of their alliance and conquer all six keeps around Imperial City. The speaker finds it unreasonable and time-consuming, as it demands constant grinding and dedication that may not be healthy or worth the effort.

Why does the speaker consider the achievements in Tetris 99 to be some of the worst in video games?

The speaker considers the achievements in Tetris 99 to be some of the worst because they either require perfection, luck, an excessive amount of time, or prevent players from playing to their full potential, turning a casual game into a completionist's nightmare.

What is the speaker's suggestion for those who want to support the show?

The speaker suggests that those who want to support the show can visit their Patreon, buy a t-shirt, or attend a live show in Boston during the week of PAX East at the Middle Eastern Sonia venue.