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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)

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Play style 03

The game offers challenging tactical combat requiring skillful planning and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding player effectiveness.

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+4.0

Gunner, HEAT, PC!

2022 · 91/100

Challenging tank simulation with realistic ballistics, damage modeling, and skill-based aiming and firing
+4.0

COH 2 - The Western Front Armies: US Forces

2014 · 75/100

Requires skillful micro-management and tactical decision-making to effectively use infantry blobs and combined arms.

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Play style 01 The game offers challenging puzzles that require skillful problem solving and provide satisfying feedback on progress. Play style 02 Game is challenging, requires skill mastery, timing, and precision to complete levels and challenges. Play style 03 The game offers challenging tactical combat requiring skillful planning and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding player effectiveness. Play style 04 High skill ceiling with challenging movement and combat; players improve times and master mechanics. Play style 05 The game challenges players with complex strategic and tactical decisions, including managing resources, combat, and diplomacy, rewarding skillful play. Play style 06 The game has a steep learning curve, requires skillful management of limited skill uses, strategic planning, and mastery of complex mechanics.

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Competence + Growth A strong dose of competence and growth in the same game. Competence + Strategy A strong dose of competence and strategy in the same game. Competence + Thrill A strong dose of competence and thrill in the same game. Less relaxation High competence scores, with relaxation at +0 or below. Less story High competence scores, with story at +0 or below.