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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Temtem
Combat system is challenging and strategic with stamina mechanics and 2v2 battles, requiring skill and tactical…
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+4.0
Tenderfoot Tactics
Combat is challenging and requires strategic thinking, skillful manipulation of turn order and environment, and…
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+4.0
The Castles of Burgundy
The game requires skillful planning, managing randomness, and optimizing moves to score points effectively.
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+4.0
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
The game features challenging melee combat requiring timing and rhythm, stealth mechanics, and tactical use of tools…
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+4.0
The Legend of Bum-Bo
The game requires skillful planning and strategic thinking to overcome challenging enemies and bosses.
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+4.0
Tiny Barbarian DX
Challenging gameplay requiring skillful timing and precision; players improve through practice and mastering combos.
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+4.0
Worshippers of Cthulhu
The game involves managing complex resource chains, micromanaging cultists, and strategic combat with eldritch horrors…
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+4.0
Akimbot
Combat and platforming require skill and mastery; difficulty ramps up and players receive feedback on performance.
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+4.0
Angel Engine
The game demands skillful multitasking, timing, and precision under pressure with increasing difficulty.
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+4.0
Ash of Gods: The Way
The game challenges players with complex tactical puzzles and strategic deck building, requiring skillful planning and…
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+4.0
ASKA
The game offers challenging survival and management mechanics requiring skillful resource gathering, combat, and…
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+4.0
Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean
Game features skill-based combat with smart AI, tactical cover mechanics, and increasing difficulty loops that…
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+4.0
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
Easy to pick up with simple controls and auto combos, but has a high skill ceiling with complex team mechanics and…
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+4.0
Boid
The game requires skillful micro and macro management, quick decision-making, and strategic planning to succeed.
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+4.0
Brawlhalla
High skill ceiling with complex combos and mechanics; players report learning curve and mastery.
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+4.0
Cards and Castles 2
Game offers challenging strategic gameplay with tactical board positioning and deckbuilding depth, rewarding skill and…
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+4.0
Chariot
The game offers challenging physics-based puzzles and platforming that require skill and coordination, especially in…
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+4.0
Chronos
Combat requires skillful timing, pattern recognition, and mastery of parry, block, and dodge mechanics, providing…
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+4.0
Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™
Game challenges players with strategic unit management, counters, multitasking, and mission complexity.
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+4.0
Commander: The Great War
Game requires strategic thinking, resource management, and tactical planning with challenging AI and meaningful…
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+4.0
Deepest Chamber: Resurrection
The game challenges players with complex card synergies, tactical card boosting mechanics, and strategic decisions…
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+4.0
DungeonUp
Game requires strategic planning, skillful resource management, and puzzle solving with clear feedback on damage and…
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+4.0
EA Sports UFC 3
The game features a high skill ceiling with complex striking mechanics and tactical depth, rewarding player skill and…
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+4.0
F1® Manager 2023
The game offers a challenging management experience requiring skillful decision-making, strategic planning, and…
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