8 Impossible Video Game Difficulty Spikes No One Saw Coming

8. Beaver Bother - Donkey Kong 64

Donkey Kong 64 is a bloody phenomenal game, isn't it?

From start to finish this collect-a-thon extravaganza is one for the ages, seeing you hoovering up items left right, and center in every area you visit. It's a game that rewards you at every step and even more so for exploring off the beaten path as you're always likely to find something worth your while.

That being said, much like someone adding a dollop of mayonnaise to your hot chocolate, the sweet experience is somewhat ruined by the woefully unfair and insanely infuriating mini-game known as Beaver Bother.

In short, this mini-game can choke on a banana.

In principle, it sounds so simple: chase a load of beavers into a hole in the middle of the room. However, when it comes to actually doing this, the game seems to crack an evil smile and simply refuses to play ball. You will grind your teeth to dust trying to get these accursed creatures into the hole as unless you approach in a pixel-perfect manner, you'll see the wee bastards circling the rim with their dopey faces forevermore.

Luckily it's a moment that can be skipped entirely and indeed many players choose to do so, but for completionists, this is a dam insane challenge that will make you want to bite through the nearest tree.