10 Infuriating Video Game Puzzles Fans Hated

10. Resident Evil 3 - Water Treatment Plant

It becomes apparent quite early on in Resident Evil 3 that the focus has shifted more to action than the first game. The puzzles are more logical - in a "fire hose to put out fire" sense - than cryptic mansion meanderings.

This is all well and good - it fits the faster pace. But you know what doesn't fit that mold?

A puzzle that involves lining up three separate bars to match a top one that's randomised each time you play. Well, one of four possible solutions, at least.

It may be well documented on how to solve it now, but back in 1999 the luxury of popping online to check wasn't there for many. That you have a one-in-four chance of it being the solution you remembered from your last playthrough would also bring players to a halt.

On the one hand, it was a great reminder of lateral thinking not being overshadowed by the violence that the series was renowned for.

On the other, it was enough to make you sigh and mutter, "F*cking water sample puzzle" under your breath whenever you got to it.