I'm the same way with a lot of games, or games with really bad controls, or just insanely hard with very little way to actually win.I got bored and started a new game of The Secret of Monkey Island SE because I haven't played it since my nephew was around 10yo (19 now). Anyway I don't know how the heck I played this when it came out (I was 12 in 1990) because I can't remember what to do most of the time and have to use a guide. I somehow beat this game as a kid without any internet.
A few years ago I tried playing Goldeneye on N64. I couldn't believe hard bad the controls were. Couldn't even beat a level, and back in the day, I got through all the hardest modes and unlocked a ton of the cheats.