Every gamer has felt that sinking feeling after repeatedly failing to beat a tough boss, even after trying for a long time. As one player put it, frustration leads to mistakes. When players get irritated, they often start to panic and abandon the careful strategies that worked before, instead just randomly pressing buttons and hoping to win. In high-pressure situations, fatigue slows down reactions, making the fight feel chaotic and desperate. Essentially, frustration creates a vicious cycle: the more upset you get, the harder it becomes to play well. This can lead to disappointment and even a period where you struggle to enjoy gaming at all – what many gamers call a “slump.”