• more about #thelegendofzeldamajorasmask
    anabbeynormality: It depends on the situation. I will definitely resort to help after due diligence. However, I'm super careful when looking up tips because I hate when... more »
    Fecal-Lord: I usually try the same task a few times if it's obvious but difficult to actually carry out. Otherwise I'll try approaching it from different angles.... more »
    JollyJumjuck: I usually resort to walkthroughs more quickly if I really really enjoy the game but am having a difficult time during one particular spot. If the gam... more »
    Dr Durdon: It's not often I find myself stuck in games, but when I do I have no problem consulting an online walkthrough (usually GameFaqs.com). My frustration ... more »
    James Henderson: Initial stick - try and look for a work around. Repeatedly die at the same point for an hour - call a friend who's gotten past that point and ask him... more »
    uncutlateralus: I dont check Walkthroughs per say but I do check forums to see what other people suggest. Certain games (God damn monster hunter) Litterally want you ... more »
    Patient: This reminds me of a Short film about a man that calls a Video Game tip line from a phonebooth and gets into all kinds of trouble. I cannot for the li... more »
    Ladi: If I get stuck on a boss after multiple attempts then I'll usually check a walkthrough. If I start to find myself getting stressed out over it then I'... more »
    Tyrunn: I got stuck on The Legend of Zelda on my NES so lent it to a friend to clear my head. It came back with all save games deleted and a message, made wi... more »
    phisheep: Whenever I am stuck on something that needs speed, skill or fast reactions I ask my son for help - job done. Whevener he gets stuck on something that... more »
    fozfan33: if i spend more then maybe 30 mins trying to figure something out ill hop online to figure it out. i just dont feel like getting frustrated by things ... more »
    pashaveliki: It frankly depends on the game all told, or rather my emotional attachment to the game. Sometimes getting stuck will be the straw that broke the came... more »
    wr3ckl3sson3: I stop, yell at the TV, blame the developers, try once more, continue calling the developers idiots, and stop playing. Months later I start playing ag... more »
    (Santa) Goldwings: The water temple? Yeah I've used a faq for that too. Didn't know there was a hole after raising the water up. Most of the time when I'm seriously stuc... more »
    Eltigro: I'm not sure what a "rage quit" is, but I may have done that before. There is a part in Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance for the GBA where you're ... more »
    EmeraldStorm: Usually I play around with a game when I get stuck. Sometimes I end up stumbling upon the solution or I at least diffuse my frustration (sometimes kil... more »
    Tevor_the_Third: I try to do it myself, but if I get stuck I'll just quit for a while and let my brain "cool off". However after returning to it, if I still can't fig... more »
    Qix213: This is why I quit playing Mass Effect. I got to a spot where it gives me a cut scene, then drops me in the middle of a group of bad guys with no clo... more »
    LucasKane: The Water Temple...the first time I broke down and used a walkthrough was for that temple. I do my best not to use walkthroughs. I built up a huge bac... more »
    Polite Society: When I'm stuck at a point in a game, I often take some time away, reread the manual for things i've forgotten about, check tips sites (not walkthrough... more »
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