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+4.0
Abathor
The game offers challenging combat and platforming that requires skill, timing, and mastery, especially on higher…
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+4.0
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
High skill ceiling with complex combos and mechanics, but accessible with tutorials and auto combos
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+4.0
Cervus Blade
Combat requires skillful dodging, parrying, and timing; boss fights are challenging and reward mastery of mechanics.
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+4.0
Chained Beasts
The game demands skillful combat, dodging, and strategic use of chain mechanics, with difficulty ramping up…
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+4.0
DARK NIGHT WITH FLOPPA
Game challenges players with increasing AI difficulty and requires skillful navigation and resource management.
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+4.0
Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered
Game is described as challenging with skill-based mechanics; players feel rewarded by mastering difficult modes and…
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+4.0
Dream Quest
The game challenges players with complex deck synergy, enemy counters, and strategic resource management, rewarding…
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+4.0
Hyper Dash
High skill ceiling with fast-paced combat, requiring reflexes, aiming, and strategic movement; learning curve noted by…
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+4.0
ICBM: Escalation
The game offers a challenging skill ceiling with complex strategy, multi-layered tech trees, and tactical execution…
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+4.0
Roboquest VR
Game is challenging with skill-based fast-paced combat and movement, rewarding player mastery.
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+4.0
The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare
Challenging platforming and combat requiring skill and learning; some complaints about floaty controls but overall…
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+4.0
WarriOrb: Prologue
The game offers challenging platforming and combat requiring skill and precision, with a steep learning curve.
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+4.0
YuuYuu Jiteki no Yuukarin
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming and combat requiring precision and mastery of mechanics.
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+4.0
Arma Reforger
The game challenges players with realistic combat mechanics, tactical coordination, and skillful gunplay; players…
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+4.0
Ashes of the Singularity
The game challenges players with large-scale strategic planning, resource management, and tactical execution, rewarding…
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+4.0
EA Sports UFC 5
The game demands skillful execution, timing, and strategic thinking, with a high skill ceiling especially in…
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+4.0
Fatal Fury Special
The game features challenging AI, requires skillful execution of combos and tactics, and rewards mastery of character…
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+4.0
Killzone
The game is challenging with intelligent enemy AI, requiring skillful tactics, careful aiming, and strategic use of…
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+4.0
Orbital Gear
High skill ceiling with challenging gravity-based movement and weapon mastery; players report rewarding skill…
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+4.0
Resident Evil Code: Veronica X HD
The game requires mastering challenging tank controls, resource management, and puzzle solving, providing a strong…
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+4.0
Resident Evil Zero
The game requires careful planning, strategic inventory management, and skillful combat, providing a challenging…
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+4.0
Tales of Escape
Puzzles are challenging and require skillful problem solving, with some frustration reported due to obscure clues.
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+4.0
Temple Run
The game requires quick reflexes and hand-eye coordination with escalating difficulty and skill-based survival.
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+4.0
Victorious Boxers 2: Fighting Spirit
The game requires mastery of complex boxing mechanics, timing, stamina management, and reading opponent styles…
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