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Competence
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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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
10 Second Ninja X
The game demands precise timing, skillful execution, and mastery of mechanics to achieve high star ratings.
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+5.0
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
The game is highly challenging, requiring skill mastery, learning enemy patterns, and precise execution to progress.
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+5.0
Ukrainian Fight Drone Simulator (UFDS) - FPV drone simulator
Strong emphasis on skill acquisition, fine motor control, and mastering difficult flight physics; steep learning curve.
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+5.0
Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge
The game is punishingly difficult, requiring mastery of complex mechanics, tactical combat, and careful resource…
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+5.0
Out of Action
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics and rewarding mastery; players improve through learning and overcoming…
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+5.0
SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™
Highly strategic and challenging turn-based combat system requiring skillful manipulation of turn order, resource…
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+5.0
Castle In The Darkness
High difficulty platforming and combat requiring skill, precision, and learning enemy patterns; frequent deaths but…
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+5.0
Dangerous Waters
Steep learning curve requiring mastery of sonar, TMA, weapon systems, and naval tactics; players develop real skills…
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+5.0
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
The game is challenging, requiring skillful party management, strategic planning, and overcoming difficult encounters.
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+5.0
Acceleration of SUGURI 2
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics like heat management, ammo limits, and combo execution; requires learning and…
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+5.0
Supreme Ruler Ultimate
The game requires mastering complex systems, managing detailed economic and military mechanics, and overcoming…
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+5.0
TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful strategy, resource management, and adaptation…
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+5.0
Mineirinho Director's Cut
High difficulty with challenging controls, platforming, and boss fights requiring skill and persistence.
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+5.0
Second Front
The game demands skillful tactical planning, understanding of complex mechanics, and overcoming challenging AI…
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+5.0
Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD
Game is highly challenging, requiring strategic thinking, skillful placement, and mastery of tower upgrades and…
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+5.0
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
The game demands real programming skills, problem-solving, debugging, and optimization, providing strong feedback on…
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+5.0
STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition
High difficulty and skill requirement with complex controls, mission challenges, and rewarding gameplay.
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+5.0
Unsouled
High skill ceiling with complex combos, precise timing, and challenging bosses requiring mastery and practice.
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+5.0
Untrusted
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, multiple abilities per role, and a steep learning curve demanding mastery…
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+5.0
Deleveled
Game requires high skill in both puzzle solving and precise platforming execution, with feedback on performance via…
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+5.0
Master Spy
High skill ceiling with precision platforming and timing challenges; players repeatedly learn and improve execution to…
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+5.0
Candy Disaster - Tower Defense
High difficulty and complex trap combos require skillful planning and execution; players receive feedback through…
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+5.0
Civil War II
The game has a steep learning curve and rewards mastery of complex mechanics, reflecting high competence motivation.
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+5.0
Dungeon Warfare 3
The game demands skillful planning, puzzle-like problem solving, and mastery of complex mechanics with clear feedback…
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