Think you’re just going to cruise through your next game on “Easy” and call it a day? Think again. In this video we dive into 20 games that purposely punish you for choosing the easier route, whether it’s locking you out of parts of the game, mocking your difficulty choice with shameful mode names, or simply gating full access until you crank up the challenge. From titles like Twisted Metal 2 and Doom to hidden-boss restrictions in Kingdom Hearts, these aren’t your typical “choose a difficulty” scenarios. Whether you’re hunting achievements, exploring every corner, or just want the full story, you might want to double-check that difficulty slider. Hit play and see which games went the extra mile to make “easy mode” feel… well, a little less easy.