7. Aquas (Star Fox 64)
Star Fox 64 stands as the pinnacle of its respective franchise. Its an incredibly fun sci-fi rail shooter, and still holds up surprisingly well. Performing Aileron Roll (and not a barrel roll) through an asteroid field is immensely satisfying, a feeling which hasnt yet been topped even sixteen years lately. Considering its age, the scenery remains very picturesque; at least until you get to Aquas
So, why is it infuriating? Its dark. Oh god, how its dark. Apparently the manufacturers of the Blue-Marine (Space Dynamic) never imagined that a submersible would need lighting. This means far too many instances of getting caught out by an enemy veiled by the darkness (including exploding starfish). Your only way of illuminating the environment is firing a torpedo, but in a twist of irony reserved only for the evilest corners of hell: if you destroy an enemy in close proximity to you, the resultant explosion makes it temporarily difficult to see. Its so incomprehensibly cruel and unnecessary it should serve as a Sisyphusian punishment for George Osbourne. And the worst part is that you actually have to work to get to this hidden level. Thats like doing a ten hour stint at Argos and then
paying them. I suspect that Shigeru Miyamoto is powered by the tears of rage filled children. Its the only logical explanation for this monstrosity.