This reminds me of Marble Madness, one of the most infuriating games I played when I was younger even though almost all NES games back then could be infuriating.

Yeah I think games like that helped give me my super patience levels I did have for a long time. Now they seem to be shrinking as I get crankier with my older age though. Wonder if it's because the games are so forgiving these days or what.