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Game is challenging, requires skill mastery, timing, and precision to complete levels and challenges.
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+4.0
Green Elephant 2D
The game is described as very difficult, requiring skillful pattern learning and precise execution, with no checkpoints…
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+4.0
Cataegis : The White Wind
High difficulty requiring skill, pattern memorization, and mastery of controls; players feel effective as they improve.
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+5.0
Drift Boss
The game demands precise timing and skill to master drifting mechanics and progress, providing a challenging skill test.
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+4.0
Castlevania Anniversary Collection
Games are challenging platformers requiring skill and pattern learning; save states help but do not remove difficulty.
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+4.0
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Game challenges players with stealth, hacking, combat, and exploration requiring skill and strategic thinking.
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+4.0
Diamo XL
Game challenges players to improve reflexes and strategic movement to avoid obstacles and maximize score, with…
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+4.0
Syder Arcade
Game offers challenging skill-based shooting, dodging, and strategic use of power-ups with multiple difficulty levels.
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+4.0
Tricky Madness
Game features skill-based trick execution, timing, and racing against AI with challenging mechanics and feedback…
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+4.0
Riptide GP2
The game challenges players with skillful racing, stunt execution, and vehicle upgrades, rewarding mastery and…
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+4.0
Mystic Vale
The game offers mental challenge through strategic deck crafting and managing multiple resources, with AI difficulty…
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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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+4.0
The Coma 2B: Catacomb
Game features challenging stealth, stamina management, QTEs, and difficult puzzles requiring skill and memorization.
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+4.0
Noun Town Language Learning
The game provides skill challenges like voice recognition, vocabulary tests, and mini-games that give feedback and…
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+4.0
HoloBall
Challenging AI with increasing difficulty levels requiring skillful timing and precision; players report feeling skill…
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+4.0
KickBeat Steam Edition
Game requires precise timing and skillful button presses, especially at higher difficulties, with a scoring system…
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+4.0
Do you know de way
The game requires precision, skillful navigation, and overcoming challenging obstacles.
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+4.0
Death Crown
Game offers a skill challenge with fast-paced RTS mechanics, requiring quick decisions and adaptation to AI and map…
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+4.0
Age of Darkness: Final Stand
Game offers challenging RTS mechanics requiring skillful micro and macro management, with punishing difficulty and…
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+4.0
VRacer Hoverbike
Game offers a skill curve with challenging tracks, AI difficulty levels, time trials with ghost racers, and competitive…
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+4.0
No Sun To Worship
The game challenges players with stealth mechanics, limited ammo, and punishing no-save design, rewarding skill and…
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+4.0
OmniBus
Challenging levels requiring skillful control and mastery of difficult physics; players receive feedback via medals and…
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+4.0
Magicraft
Game challenges players to master complex spell combinations and boss fights, rewarding skill and strategy.
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+4.0
AFTERBURN
Game is challenging to master, especially in later missions and endless mode, requiring skillful maneuvers and quick…
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+4.0
TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II
The game offers challenging bullet hell patterns that require skillful dodging and mastery, with practice modes and…
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