What's One "Old Game" Mechanic That You Don't Miss?

[Amechra]

While the topic is on unskippable cutscenes, does anyone else remember the arcane art of being able to pause a cutscene? I remember one occurrence in a AAA game somewhere in the past, but there could be more.

Parasite Eve has the ability to pause cutscenes, unskippable cutscenes, and a sequence where you have a lengthy cutscene, then a boss, then another cutscene, then a forced battle arena. Then you're allowed to save.