10 Ways Video Games Punished You For Not Playing Them

In a game in which the entire ethos is "Gotta Go Fast!" it should seem like a no brainer that you'd be punished for not getting your skates on. Even as far back as the original game, the snarky, blue rodent would tap his foot and stare you down if you kept him waiting.

This idle animation became a quintessential part of Sonic's attitude and was a welcome addition in each subsequent game. The vastly underappreciated Sonic CD took this one step further and would actively punish you if you left Sonic on his lonesome for too long.

Whilst in game, if you put down the controller, or just take a break to go walk the dog, Sonic will start his usual sassy antics and stare you out, tapping his foot as he does it. If you leave him waiting for three minutes, he'll get fed up of the whole endeavour, shout "I'm outta here" and dive off the stage, ending the game and kicking you back to the menu screen.

Let this be a lesson that pausing the game is always the best way to go.