While a brutally hard and punishing difficulty setting in a video game used to be regarded as a downside, it's been seen in a very different light over the years, with many players enjoying the challenge that comes from facing a menacing boss or figuring out a tricky puzzle. Still, this hasn't stopped some games from going a little overboard with the challenge they present to the point where it ends up getting in the way of the intended experience, and can even ruin a game completely.