Are these minigames used as something that stands in the way of progression? Or is it just side stuff/achievements?
From what I have read thus far, it is both. Ubisoft luvs their (sometimes nonsense) filler content to make the game longer.
Are these minigames used as something that stands in the way of progression? Or is it just side stuff/achievements?
yes some of the Order hunting ID clues need you to beat dice or drinking games to progress, and they are not easy to beat.