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Donkey Kong Country Returns, WII, 2010 

This list of the top 15 most difficult video games across various platforms and time-frames,  is from Scott Reyburn and may not  include games that you personally consider to be very hard to play.  Of course,  the level of difficulty of video games is relative and will differ among individual players.  

If you would like to add to the list, or to give your opinions on any of the games listed, I would like to hear from you in my  comments section or in my Ms. H's forum!

Ready?  Without further ado here is Scott Reyburn's list of the 15 most difficult video games to play. (To see the complete list of 15 video games, please click on the Donkey Kong Icon below). 

1.  Robotron: 2084, Atari 5200, 1983 --  Requires moving across two dimensional planes, among enemies and thickets.  You are continually moving at a rapid pace within a square shaped area to avoid intense enemies and weapon fire. Additionally, you have to use two arcade joysticks simultaneously on the arcade difficulty level.

2.  Ghosts 'N Goblins, NES, 1986 --  You have a host of relentless foes but can only take 2 hits on the unforgiving platform, with no control over King Arthur once he's in the air. After reaching the end of the game, you have to guide the knight through obstacles, without the abiity to save.

3.  NetHack, PC, 1987 -- This game has no graphics or sound, features an incomprensible interface to players and generates random, difficult levels.

4.  Contra, NES, 1988 -- With only three lives, survival means avoiding hazards at each stage while dodging bullets -- one hit and you are done in playing this video game.   Of course, you can always start over and try again.

5.  Battletoads, NES, 1991 -- This is a side-strolling game with a third level that shows a hovering bike that is hard to maneuver.  You are fighting against amphibians.  If you get past the third level, you will need to be skillful in handling the controller and making very fast moves.

6.  XMen, Genesis, 1993 -- This game has unfairly placed enemies, and it is nearly impossible to beat bosses.  At one point, the game requires you to "reset" your computer after defeating the bosses.  The problem is if you do not lightly press the reset button, but hold it down firmly -- the game starts over again.

Here is a scene from XMen, Genesis, 1993.

7.  Radiant Silver Gun, Saturn, 1998 -- This is a different type shooter game that lets you scroll slowly, at a moderate pace, instead of fast, as most other shooter type games.  At each stage, a flood of lasers, bullets and foes are thrown at you in the video game.

8.  Metal Gear Solid, PlayStation, 1998 -- This game is purported to be one of the hardest.  In this game, you have to train yourself to think steathly, because of the Psycho Mantis, who seems to be able to read your mind and foresee your next moves.

Here is a scene from Metal Gear Solid.

9.  F-Zero GX, GameCube, 2003 -- When playing this game, you must navigate your way around zany tracks which require quick reflexes and high dexterity.

10.  Devil May Cry - Dante's Awakening, PlayStation 2, 2005 -- The Japanese hard mode is the North America and Europe's normal mode. This is an action-adventure game. CapCom later released a Special Edition game that tweaked the diffulty level more to the easy side.

11.  Ninja Gaiden Black, Xbox, 2005 -- This is an action-adventure game that also requires precise fighting skills.  If you do not make it through, Black asks if you want to lower the difficulty level to Ninja Dog -- which you probably do not want to do, since you will ceding to defeat by not being able to play the game at the higher level.  There are harder game plays such as the Mission Mode and the Master Ninja difficulty level.

Here is a scene from Ninja Raiden Black.

12.  Dead Rising, Xbox 360, 2006 -- Frank West has 72 hours to survive in a land infested by zombies. There's only one save spot in the game, and if you do not execute your game play properly, you will have to start the game over again.

13.  Trials HD, Xbox 360, 2009 -- This is a motorcycle racing game where your goal is to reach the end of the zany track.  This game tests your skill as well as your patience.

14.  Super Meat Boy, Xbox360, 2010 -- In this game, you are on a modern 2D platform, and must fall, run, and jump. Obstacles that at first look difficult, become possible after a few tries.

15.  Donkey Kong Country Returns, WII, 2010 -- The platforms are tough but rewarding.  It's important to jump precisely to avoid hazards such as crumbling platforms, bottomless pits, spike traps and other obstacles. The speedy mine craft and rocket barrel level require very quick reflexes.

That's it for the top 15 most difficult video game as listed by Scott Reyburn.

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