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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
NBA 2K14
The game offers a high skill ceiling with complex controls, realistic AI, and rewarding defensive play requiring smart…
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+4.0
Otherworld Legends
The game offers skill-based combat with a high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of combos, dodging, and strategic item…
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+4.0
Outland
The game offers challenging platforming and boss fights that require skill and mastery, with responsive controls and a…
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+4.0
Penny’s Big Breakaway
The game features a high skill ceiling with challenging momentum-based platforming and rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
Polygoneer
Game tests reflexes, accuracy, and coordination with increasing difficulty and combo scoring.
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+5.0
Puyo Puyo Champions
High skill ceiling with deep strategic gameplay; players engage in challenging matches, practice with AI, use replay…
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+5.0
RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION
The game features a complex, strategic combat system with a steep learning curve and rewarding mastery, demanding skill…
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+5.0
Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery
Gameplay is challenging with a steep difficulty curve, requiring strategic thinking, resource management, and skillful…
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+4.0
Rhythm Fighter
Requires skillful timing and pattern recognition; difficulty curve rewards mastery and precise rhythm execution.
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+5.0
Rivals of Aether II
High skill ceiling with deep mechanics, rewarding mastery, and competitive ranked play; steep learning curve noted.
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+4.0
Sally's Salon
Game challenges players with increasingly hectic levels requiring strategic planning and skillful multitasking.
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+4.0
Snake Pass
The game challenges players to master difficult and novel controls with a steep learning curve and rewarding skill…
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+4.0
SUPER DRINK BROS.
The game requires skillful timing, reading opponents, and mastering character abilities; players report a learning…
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+4.0
Super Mega Baseball™ 4
Gameplay is skill-based with adjustable difficulty (Ego system) and requires mastery of pitching, batting, and fielding.
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+4.0
Taur
Game requires skillful aiming, resource management, and strategic planning; players report challenge and learning curve.
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+5.0
Terra Invicta
The game demands mastering complex mechanics, managing multiple systems, and overcoming strategic challenges with…
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+5.0
The Drone Racing League Simulator
Strong emphasis on skill development, challenging flight physics, leaderboards, and progression through practice and…
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+4.0
The Spiral Scouts
Puzzles range from straightforward to challenging, requiring problem-solving skills and note-taking.
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+4.0
Tower of Guns
Game demands skillful dodging, aiming, and fast reflexes; players level up weapons and improve stats, receiving clear…
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+4.0
Weedcraft Inc
Game involves skillful management, optimization, and overcoming challenges such as competition, resource management…
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+4.0
Words for Evil
The game challenges players to quickly find words under time pressure and rewards skillful word formation and strategic…
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+4.0
NHL 17
The game offers skill-based gameplay with precise puck control, goalie mechanics, and strategic net battles; adaptive…
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+4.0
99Vidas
The game offers challenging combat, boss fights requiring pattern learning, and skillful combo execution.
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+5.0
America's Army: Proving Grounds
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, tactical team coordination, and punishing mechanics that reward mastery and…
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