If there is one universal truth in gaming—something so fundamental that it transcends genre, console generation, and player personality—it is this: video game characters walk far too slowly at the exact moment you need them to move quickly. You could be in a high-stakes mission, a dramatic chase, or simply trying to cross a peaceful village, but your character chooses that moment, that sacred, heart-stopping moment, to stroll like they’re enjoying a Sunday afternoon window-shopping session.