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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Experimenting + Strategy
A strong dose of experimenting and strategy in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Experimenting affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Super Metroid
Encourages trying new abilities, techniques, and revisiting areas with new powers to discover secrets and progress.
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+4.0
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Encourages trying new techniques, character strategies, and adapting playstyles.
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+4.0
Unreal Tournament
Varied game modes, mutators, and modding encourage players to try new strategies and gameplay styles.
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+5.0
Cortex Command
High experimentation encouraged through modding, testing new weapons, factions, and physics interactions.
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+5.0
Dragonkin: The Banished
Strong emphasis on experimenting with skill combinations, builds, and pet abilities; players enjoy tinkering with the…
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+4.0
Tobal 2
Players experiment with combos, grappling counters, character builds, and monster capturing, encouraging exploration of…
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+5.0
Dungeon Brawls
Randomized builds and diverse skill combinations encourage constant experimentation and trying new strategies.
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+5.0
HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon
Free respec, multiple skill trees, and encouragement to try different builds strongly support experimentation.
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+5.0
Megaloot
Core motivation is trying new builds, item synergies, and adapting to RNG and enemy challenges.
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+5.0
Uninitialized
Game design encourages experimenting with different builds, loadouts, and strategies to meet varied mission objectives.
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+5.0
X Invader
Encourages trying different weapons, synergies, and builds each run, with randomized upgrades fostering experimentation.
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+5.0
BREAK ARTS II
Strong emphasis on trying new mech builds, testing different parts and strategies, and experimenting with racing…
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+5.0
Homebrew - Patent Unknown
Encouraged to try new designs, test physics, and experiment with logic and vehicle functions extensively.
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+5.0
Rune Knights
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, mixing skills, experimenting with gear and playstyles; frequent updates add new…
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+5.0
Glitchspace
Strong emphasis on experimenting with programming nodes and puzzle solutions, including sandbox mode for open-ended…
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+5.0
Never Return
Free respecs and diverse skill trees encourage trying new builds and strategies.
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+4.0
Kirka.io
Players experiment with different weapons, loadouts, movement techniques, and strategies across multiple modes.
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+5.0
Idle Land of Exile
Strong emphasis on experimenting with builds, skill trees, and equipment synergies.
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+5.0
Ryzom
The game rewards trying new skill combinations, crafting recipes, and exploring different playstyles extensively.
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+5.0
X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit
Encourages trying new aircraft, scenarios, and modifications; supports experimentation.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Encourages experimentation with time travel, item use, and puzzle solutions to progress.
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+4.0
Metroid Prime
Game rewards trying new strategies, sequence breaking, and exploring different gameplay mechanics.
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+4.0
Left 4 Dead 2
Players experiment with mods, new strategies, and different game modes; game encourages trying new content.
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+5.0
Card Cultivation
Encourages trying new builds, experimenting with cards, cultivation paths, and strategies.
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