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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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High competence scores, with relaxation at +0 or below.
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+5.0
Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
High skill ceiling with challenging enemies and bosses; players feel effective when mastering combos and counters.
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+5.0
Squad 44
High skill ceiling with realistic ballistics, vehicle mechanics, and tactical gameplay requiring communication and…
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+5.0
Ms. Splosion Man
The game is challenging and requires precise timing, reflexes, and skill mastery, with frequent feedback and difficulty…
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+5.0
Reflection of Mine
The game is very challenging, demanding high skill, patience, and problem-solving ability to overcome difficult puzzles.
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+5.0
Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
The game demands high skill, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding player effectiveness and…
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+5.0
Street Fighter V
High skill ceiling with complex combos, timing, and strategic depth; players improve through practice and learning…
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+5.0
The Operational Art of War IV
The game demands mastery of complex mechanics, logistics, and operational strategy, providing strong skill challenges…
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+5.0
UBERMOSH Vol.7
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, reflex-driven gameplay requiring precision, quick reactions, and mastery of…
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+5.0
7,62 Hard Life
High skill and tactical challenge with complex inventory management, weapon maintenance, and demanding combat mechanics…
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+5.0
Battle Talent
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, boss fights, parrying mechanics, and enemy AI requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
DESYNC
High skill ceiling with challenging enemies and bosses requiring mastery of movement, combos, and situational awareness.
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+5.0
OlliOlli
High skill ceiling with challenging timing and precision required; players improve through practice and mastery.
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+5.0
Shio
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming and complex level design demanding mastery and precise timing.
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+5.0
Throne of Lies®: Medieval Politics
High skill ceiling with complex roles, strategic thinking, social deduction, and learning curve requiring mastery.
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+5.0
WWII Online
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, realistic ballistics, vehicle control, and strategic coordination requiring…
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+5.0
FORCED: Slightly Better Edition
The game is challenging with skill-based combat, puzzle solving, and requires mastery of mechanics and teamwork to…
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+5.0
Ostranauts
The game demands mastering difficult mechanics like Newtonian flight, ship repair, resource management, and social…
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+5.0
AQtion
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, precise shooting and advanced movement mechanics requiring mastery and rewarding…
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+5.0
Gaia Project
The game is complex and challenging, requiring skillful resource management, strategic planning, and adaptation to…
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+5.0
hackmud
High skill ceiling with complex puzzles, scripting challenges, and player-versus-player hacking requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
Lugaru HD
High skill ceiling with challenging AI, timing-based combat, and mastery of reversals and combos required.
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+5.0
Netherworld Covenant
High skill ceiling with precise stamina management, parrying, dodging, and tactical combat requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Pokémon Champions
The game emphasizes skillful play and strategic thinking in competitive battles, rewarding mastery and tactical…
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+5.0
SpyParty
High skill ceiling with complex mind games, requiring learning, observation, and mastery; players report continuous…
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