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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Experimenting + Creativity
A strong dose of experimenting and creativity in the same game.
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+4.0
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
Players explore diverse unit combinations, strategies, and map designs, encouraged by varied campaigns and editor.
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+4.0
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Encourages trying new characters, strategies, and custom stage designs, fostering exploration of game mechanics.
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+4.0
Half-Life 2
Encourages trying new tactics with physics and weapons; experimentation is rewarded.
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+4.0
Final Fantasy XII
The Gambit system and License Board encourage players to try new strategies and experiment with AI setups and character…
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+4.0
The World Ends with You
The game encourages trying new pin combinations, combat strategies, and fashion trends, rewarding experimentation with…
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+4.0
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Encourages trying new plant combinations and strategies; many modes and mini-games offer varied experiences.
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+4.0
Schedule I
Game rewards experimentation with drug mixing, automation setups, and strategic decisions.
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+4.0
Don't Starve Together
Players try new strategies, mods, character builds, and explore different survival approaches.
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+4.0
Subnautica
Players experiment with exploration, crafting, and strategies to survive and progress.
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+4.0
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Multiple classes, kits, and quest approaches encourage experimentation with mechanics and strategies.
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+4.0
Donkey Kong Bananza
Encourages trying new routes, using different Bananza forms, and creative destruction to solve puzzles.
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+4.0
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
The law system and job mechanics encourage trying new strategies and adapting tactics.
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+4.0
Golden Sun
Encourages trying different Djinn setups, class combinations, and puzzle approaches.
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+4.0
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Players experiment with different badges, partners, and combat tactics; exploration and puzzle-solving encourage trying…
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+4.0
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
Encourages trying new weapons, tactics, and exploring different gameplay mechanics and upgrades.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Encourages trying new strategies with masks, time manipulation, and exploration of NPC schedules and sidequests.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The game encourages trying new items, exploring different perspectives via shrinking, and creative puzzle solving.
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+4.0
Bloons TD 6
Players frequently try new tower combinations, strategies, and explore game modes and custom maps.
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+4.0
Slime Rancher
Encourages trying new slime combinations, exploring new areas, and testing different ranch strategies.
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+4.0
Palworld
Players try different pals, strategies, base layouts, and game settings; experimentation is encouraged and rewarded.
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+4.0
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
The game encourages trying new strategies, civilizations, and victory conditions with high replayability.
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+4.0
Forza Horizon 3
Encourages trying new cars, customizing events, and exploring diverse terrain and race types.
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+4.0
Sid Meier's Civilization
The game encourages experimentation with leader-civ combos, legacy paths, and strategic approaches across different…
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+4.0
DAVE THE DIVER
Game encourages trying new mechanics, mini-games, and strategies throughout progression.
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