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Suspense and thrill
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High thrill scores, with relaxation at +0 or below.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
64.0
High tension and suspense from fast-paced, punishing gameplay and risk of failure.
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+4.0
Battlezone 98 Redux
Fast-paced combat, risk of losing pilots, and intense battles create suspense and excitement.
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+4.0
BIT.TRIP RUNNER
High tension and suspense from risk of failure and precise timing challenges.
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+4.0
Calm Down, Stalin
The game creates suspense and tension through the risk of accidentally triggering nuclear war and managing stress.
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+4.0
Cronos: The New Dawn
The game delivers suspense and tension through challenging encounters, scares, and resource scarcity.
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+4.0
Fungiman
High suspense and jump scare elements create thrill and tension throughout gameplay.
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+4.0
Intrusion 2
High tension and excitement from difficult boss battles and fast-paced action.
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+4.0
Kick Ass Commandos
Game provides adrenaline-fueled, chaotic combat with risk of death and intense firefights.
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+4.0
Shipped
High tension and suspense from risk of elimination and chaotic multiplayer interactions.
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+4.0
Sora
High-risk gameplay with suspenseful boss fights and rewarding tension release.
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+4.0
Squad
High suspense and adrenaline from realistic firefights and tactical encounters
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+4.0
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
High tension and suspense during boss fights and night cycles; risk of failure adds excitement.
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+4.0
Hell Let Loose
High tension and suspense from realistic combat and risk of sudden death.
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+4.0
Hell is Other Demons
High-intensity bullet hell action with risk and reward dynamics creates suspense and excitement.
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+4.0
METAL SLUG 2
High difficulty and chaotic combat create suspense and excitement.
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+4.0
Near Death
Tense moments of near death and uncertainty create suspense and thrill.
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+4.0
The Night of the Scissors
High suspense and jump scare moments create strong thrill and tension.
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+4.0
Xenonauts
High tension, suspense, and dread from unpredictable enemy behavior and punishing consequences.
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+4.0
God Hand
High difficulty and dynamic enemy behavior create suspense and excitement during combat.
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+4.0
MISERY
High suspense from survival threats, emissions, and unpredictable encounters.
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+4.0
PlanetSide 2
High stakes combat with risk of death and intense battles create suspense and thrill.
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+4.0
Slapshot: Rebound
High adrenaline and suspense from competitive matches and skillful plays.
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+4.0
5 nights at Timokha 4: School
Jump scares, tension, and unpredictable events provide suspense and thrill.
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+4.0
A Difficult Game About Climbing
High tension and suspense from risk of falling and losing progress; emotional rollercoaster.
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