I've come to a point in Infection, where I'm really trying to decide on a gameplay element for Jonathan's final flashback.
I don't want to use the standard turn-based combat, I want it to be different. Because after this point I'll probably implement the same type of gameplay for the rest of the final flackbacks(the third in the character's series)

So, I'm looking into mini-game options that include some type of combat, since you'll be fighting or avoiding infected, and turn based just isn't going to work here because I don't want any stats, level, items, healing, etc to be a factor.
Another thing I'm considering is just setting up a simple action based combat system with melee, all on screen fighting.

I'll be looking into a few different options, and whatever I don't use now I'll probably save and use for another flashback sequence, so no harm no foul at this point.
I'm up for suggestions of what seems like an appropriate mini-game for a game like Infection, and if you want anymore details on what exactly will be happening I'm more than happy to share.

And that leads me to my final point;
What are your thoughts on mini-games? Especially ones that change the gameplay style like it will here?
And are mini-games a must for RPG style games? Do they help break up the monotony of the turn-based combat?
(Keep in mind this is only for a short segment of the storyline, but I'd still like to hear people's opinions."

I originally was just going to post this on the gamepage through a comment, but I don't post that many blogs and this seems worth it. :)
Because this is to everyone on RMN, not just my subscribers.