Experimenting

Encourages experimentation with mech parts, multi-layer tactics, and adapting strategies to different battlefields.

The large skill tree and ability to respec units between missions encourages experimentation with different builds and…

New hybrid combat system and orbment customization encourage players to try different tactics and builds.

Encourages trying new builds, exploring mechanics like environmental spell interactions, and experimenting with…

Encouraged to try different upgrade combinations and strategies; modifiers add variety and novelty.

Encouraged to try different character builds, quest approaches, and alchemy combinations.

Encourages trying new martial arts combinations, exploring different builds, and discovering hidden quests and secrets.

Strong emphasis on trying new robot builds, tactics, and adapting to mission constraints.

Encouraged to try many weapons and gear, with mastery systems rewarding experimentation and varied playstyles.

Strong emphasis on trying new builds, testing synergies, and tinkering with wiring and modules.

Randomized skill and rune drops encourage trying new builds and tactics each run.

Strong emphasis on trying new builds, synergies, and different ball and pocket combinations.

Strong emphasis on trying new layouts, optimizing trails, and testing different strategies throughout progression.

The ability to reposition towers and try different upgrade paths and hero forms encourages experimentation.

Encourages trying new weapons and builds; mastery system rewards experimentation with less-preferred weapons.

High novelty in trying different builds, item combinations, and adapting to random traits each run.

The game encourages trying new shard combinations, relics, and builds to discover synergies and optimize runs.

Strong emphasis on trying new builds, testing different helper cats and upgrade combinations to find effective…

Encourages trying new party setups, mastering different skills, and exploring hidden content.

Encouraged to try different weapon and mech loadouts and replay missions with new strategies.

Encouraged to try different characters, upgrade combinations, and paths to optimize runs and discover synergies.

Strong emphasis on trying different boss sequences and skill uses to find optimal strategies.

Players try different mechs, weapons, and upgrade paths to find effective strategies.

Players try different weapon combos, barrier shapes, and modules to optimize defense and offense.