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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Competence + Strategy
A strong dose of competence and strategy in the same game.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Shio
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming and complex level design demanding mastery and precise timing.
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+5.0
Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
The games are challenging platformers requiring skill mastery, with ranking systems rewarding precision and speed, and…
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+5.0
Ostranauts
The game demands mastering difficult mechanics like Newtonian flight, ship repair, resource management, and social…
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+5.0
AQtion
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, precise shooting and advanced movement mechanics requiring mastery and rewarding…
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+5.0
Disc Jam
High skill ceiling with mechanics that reward mastery; players report learning curve and skill-based competition.
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+5.0
Lugaru HD
High skill ceiling with challenging AI, timing-based combat, and mastery of reversals and combos required.
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+5.0
Netherworld Covenant
High skill ceiling with precise stamina management, parrying, dodging, and tactical combat requiring mastery.
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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
Out of Action
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics and rewarding mastery; players improve through learning and overcoming…
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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
Legendary Tales
Combat requires skillful parrying, timing, and learning enemy patterns; progression and skill trees enhance feeling of…
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+5.0
Goetia
The game features challenging and complex puzzles requiring skillful observation, memory, and logical thinking.
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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
Eldest Souls
Game is challenging with demanding boss fights requiring skill mastery and pattern learning.
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+5.0
Knight's Path: The Tournament
Combat is challenging, skill-based, and rewards mastery and adaptation to enemy tactics.
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+5.0
VAIL
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, tactical gameplay, and competitive modes requiring significant brain usage…
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+4.0
Super Metroid
The game offers challenging platforming, combat, and puzzle-solving that require skill mastery and provide satisfying…
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The game features challenging puzzles and boss fights that require skill and strategic use of items, rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
Aeterna Noctis
The game is highly challenging with precise platforming, difficult combat and bosses, requiring mastery of mechanics…
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+5.0
IT Specialist Simulator
The game requires real IT knowledge and skills, including command line usage, network configuration, and problem…
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+4.0
Tobal 2
The game requires precise timing for combos, grappling counters, and strategic use of health-draining fireballs…
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+5.0
R-Type Final 2
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of enemy patterns, precise movements, and…
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+5.0
Lexica
The game challenges players with increasingly difficult puzzles requiring vocabulary knowledge and logical deduction…
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