8 Worst Time Limit Sections In Video Games

Mid-way through the original God of War, you're forced into a frustrating divergence from all the hack 'n' slash mayhem, as you're tasked with rescuing the Oracle of Athens, who has been attacked by Harpies and inexplicably left hanging from a rope.

You've got 67 seconds to navigate the environmental obstacle course and reach the Oracle, and while that might seem simple enough, the various hazards in your way - giant gears, climbable vines, and rope swings - ensure you need to make every second count.

You can save yourself a few precious seconds by jumping at every possible moment - because it's marginally quicker than running - but even so, you're unlikely to get through this with more than a couple of seconds to spare, and that's after failing numerous times.

Rather optimistically, Sony also included a trophy for the game's re-release for anyone dedicated enough to reach the Oracle with a stonking 10 second to spare. Not likely.