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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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+4.0
Arcade Mayhem Juanito
The game offers increasing difficulty, requiring skillful dodging, timing, and strategic use of power-ups, with…
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+5.0
Beetleball
High skill ceiling with momentum-based movement, class mastery, and technical gameplay; players receive feedback and…
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+5.0
BlazBlue Centralfiction
High skill ceiling with complex combos and mechanics; players report steep learning curve and rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
Call of Duty® 2
The game offers challenging gameplay, especially on higher difficulties, requiring skillful aiming, tactical movement…
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+4.0
Clustertruck
High skill ceiling with challenging levels requiring precise timing and reflexes; players receive clear feedback and…
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+4.0
Critter Crunch
The game offers increasing difficulty, requiring skillful chaining and quick reactions, with puzzles and challenges…
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™ III
Game demands high skill, learning enemy patterns, and mastering combat mechanics with clear feedback on player…
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+4.0
DemonStar
The game requires skillful pattern recognition, precise movement, and mastery of weapon power-ups; difficulty ramps up…
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+4.0
Descenders
Game is easy to learn but hard to master with a high skill ceiling, requiring precision and offering skill-based…
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+4.0
Diesel Railcar Simulator
Game challenges players with realistic physics, manual gearboxes, scoring system that rewards skillful driving and…
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+4.0
Dodgeball Academia
Gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master with skillful timing for catching, dodging, and countering; players…
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+5.0
Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
The game demands high skill and knowledge to master complex mechanics, optimize strategies, and manage numerous units…
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+5.0
Door Kickers
High skill ceiling with complex tactical planning, execution, and learning from trial and error; game punishes mistakes…
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+4.0
EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE
The game offers challenging combat requiring skillful melee and ranged attacks, learning enemy patterns, and managing…
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+4.0
Ex-Zodiac
Challenging gameplay with skill-based shooting, dodging, and boss fights; players strive for high scores and S ranks.
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+4.0
Fight of Animals
The game offers a solid combat system with skillful play rewarded, including timing, spacing, combos, and strategic use…
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+4.0
Filcher
The game challenges players with precise stealth mechanics, requiring skillful timing, sound and light management, and…
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+4.0
Final Approach
Game involves skillful multitasking, managing complex air traffic, and mini-games with increasing difficulty and…
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+4.0
Fishards
High skill ceiling with complex spell combinations and tactical PvP combat requiring mastery.
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+4.0
Force Reboot
Skill-based fast movement and shooting with challenging enemy encounters and a steep difficulty curve.
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+5.0
GP Bikes
Steep learning curve with challenging physics and skill-based riding; players improve through practice and receive…
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+4.0
Granny
The game challenges players with puzzle-solving, stealth, and timing requiring skill and strategic thinking.
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+5.0
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
High skill ceiling with complex combos, execution demands, and rewarding mastery; players feel effective as they…
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+4.0
Hacknet
Game requires learning and applying command line skills, logical thinking, and timed challenges to succeed.
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