These are pointed statements yes, but the only real answer here is that minigames are fairly lacking in MK:SM. There are no "true" minigames like puzzle kombat or chess kombat, or even Test your might/sight like there was in MKA. The Test your Might minigames are all required to progress and Vs. mode doesn't really count. If you want something other than an action adventure beat 'em up game, this isn't it.