Tell Us Dammit: Most Annoying Video Game Tropes

Tropes are everywhere in media and video games are no exception. What are some of the video game tropes that annoy the hell out of you?

I’m talking about breaking crates to find guns and ammo, or food magically being able to heal bullet damage. Fruit for points. I’m also talking about the damsel in distress thing, or the silent protagonist.

What are some of the tropes that completely annoy you? Let us know in the comments below.


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