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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Through Abandoned: The Forest
Puzzles require logical thinking and problem solving, with some being quite challenging and requiring trial and error…
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+4.0
Ball 2D: Soccer Online
Game rewards skill, precision, and mastery of physics-based mechanics; has a steep learning curve and high skill…
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+4.0
Blades of Fire
Combat requires skillful directional attacks, stamina management, and strategic weapon choice; forging weapons involves…
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+4.0
Forgotten but Unbroken
Combat is challenging and requires skillful planning; early game is punishing and late game can become trivial.
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+4.0
Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
The game offers challenging bullet hell patterns requiring skill and problem solving; players report satisfaction from…
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+4.0
Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions
Skill progression tied to usage, crafting and combat require effort and mastery, with meaningful feedback and leveling.
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+4.0
Picross Fairytale - nonogram: Red Riding Hood secret
Puzzles increase in difficulty and require logical deduction and skill; players receive feedback on completed rows and…
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+4.0
Rugby League Live 4
Steep learning curve and challenging AI provide skill-based gameplay and mastery opportunities.
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+4.0
The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human
Challenging boss fights require skill, pattern recognition, and strategy; players feel rewarded by overcoming difficult…
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+4.0
Vernal Edge
Combat requires skillful combos, timing, and strategy; bosses demand pattern learning and mastery.
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+4.0
Wuxing Master 五行师(CCG)
The game is described as challenging with a steep learning curve and requires skillful deck building and play to…
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+4.0
X: Beyond the Frontier
Steep learning curve with complex trading, factory management, and combat mechanics requiring skill and planning.
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+4.0
Auf Abwegen
The game is challenging with difficult platforming and puzzle elements requiring skill and patience.
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+4.0
BREAK ARTS II
The game involves mastering complex mech building and challenging racing mechanics with a steep learning curve and…
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+4.0
FEIST
Game is challenging with a high skill ceiling; players must master timing, combat, and platforming to progress.
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+4.0
INAYAH - Life after Gods
Combat requires skillful weapon switching and mastering platforming mechanics; bosses present challenging tests of…
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+4.0
MotoGP™25
Steep learning curve with skill-based riding, especially on Pro mode; players improve through practice and mastering…
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+4.0
Space Hulk: Ascension (Classic)
The game offers challenging tactical combat with skill-based mechanics, RPG progression, and meaningful feedback on…
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+4.0
The Guild Gold Edition
The game involves mastering complex economic, political, and social systems with a steep learning curve and skill…
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+4.0
Overland
Requires skillful planning, tactical problem solving, and learning enemy behaviors to succeed.
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+4.0
Strategic Mind: The Pacific
The game requires skillful tactical planning, managing resources, unit positioning, and understanding complex mechanics…
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+4.0
TAPSONIC BOLD
Challenging charts especially at higher difficulties with skillful note patterns and lane changes; timing windows are…
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+4.0
CROSSBOW: Bloodnight
Game requires skillful aiming, dodging, and mastering enemy patterns with a steep learning curve.
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+4.0
Section 13
The game is challenging, requiring skillful dodging, aiming, and tactical decisions, with meaningful feedback and…
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