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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
LUFTRAUSERS
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful maneuvering and mastery of controls to survive…
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+5.0
Quern - Undying Thoughts
Challenging and varied puzzles requiring logical thinking and skillful problem solving.
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+5.0
Automobilista
Highly realistic physics and force feedback provide challenging and skillful driving experiences; AI is competitive and…
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+5.0
House of the Dying Sun
High skill ceiling with challenging missions that require learning, adapting tactics, and mastering flight controls and…
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+4.0
ARCADE GAME SERIES: DIG DUG
The game requires skillful timing, quick reflexes, and strategic planning to defeat enemies and progress through…
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+5.0
Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skill mastery, fast reflexes, and multitasking to…
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+5.0
GuGu Pizza : Delivering Pizza to the Space Station? Boss, this is just not right!
High skill requirement with challenging platforming, momentum control, and pizza balancing mechanics demanding…
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+5.0
Little Triangle
The game is highly skill-based with challenging platforming, requiring mastery of timing and mechanics; players receive…
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+5.0
Stealth Bastard Deluxe
The game demands high skill in timing, precision platforming, and puzzle solving, with a strong emphasis on mastering…
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+5.0
Super Meat Boy 3D
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming, precision controls, and rewarding mastery of mechanics.
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+5.0
Bob Was Hungry
The game is highly skill-based with difficult levels requiring mastery of precise jumps and timing, rewarding player…
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+5.0
Jetborne Racing
The game features a steep learning curve with challenging flight physics and tight controls, rewarding skill mastery…
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+5.0
Road to Ballhalla
The game offers a steep learning curve with challenging puzzles and precise controls, rewarding skillful play and…
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+5.0
Steredenn: Binary Stars
High skill requirement with challenging bosses, bullet hell elements, and learning enemy patterns; players improve…
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+5.0
Blazing Chrome
The game is challenging with demanding enemy patterns and boss fights requiring skill mastery and pattern memorization…
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+5.0
Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time
The game is challenging with precise platforming, difficult collectibles, and demanding time trials that reward skill…
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+5.0
Don Bradman Cricket 14
High skill ceiling with challenging controls for batting and bowling; rewarding mastery and realistic gameplay.
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+5.0
JumpJet Rex
Game is challenging with precise controls, punishing difficulty, and skill-based speedrunning and no-death challenges.
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+5.0
The Bridge
The game offers challenging puzzles requiring skillful manipulation of gravity and spatial reasoning, with increasing…
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+5.0
Atomik: RunGunJumpGun
The game is highly skill-based with challenging levels requiring mastery of timing and precision, rewarding player…
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+5.0
BIT.TRIP RUNNER
High skill requirement with precise timing, challenging levels, and punishing restart mechanics demand mastery and…
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+5.0
Hans
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful control and mastery of difficult physics-based mechanics, with…
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+5.0
Impulsion
High skill ceiling with challenging physics-based platforming requiring precise timing and mastery.
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+5.0
Linea, the Game
The game is described as very challenging, requiring fast reflexes and skillful dodging, with increasing difficulty and…
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