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Progression
Accumulating items or upgrades
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Games where progression stands out from the other motivations.
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Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Experience points, ability upgrades, and suit power enhancements provide clear progression and character growth.
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+4.0
Victoria 3
Strong emphasis on accumulating economic power, technological advances, and political reforms over the 19th century…
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+4.0
Wild Assault
Players accumulate experience, unlock characters, weapons, and upgrades through gameplay.
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+4.0
Woodle Tree 2: Worlds
Collecting berries and items to unlock upgrades and achievements drives progression.
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+4.0
Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2
Strong emphasis on collecting cards, unlocking decks, and acquiring upgrades through gameplay and DLC.
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+4.0
EA Sports UFC
Strong emphasis on career advancement, skill upgrades, and unlocking cosmetic items.
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+4.0
Hay Day
Strong progression through leveling, unlocking new crops, buildings, and features motivates continued play.
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+4.0
Point Blank
Includes rank systems, unlockable weapons, titles, and character upgrades that motivate continued play.
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+4.0
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
Unlocking characters, upgrades, and completing modes provide a sense of progression.
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+4.0
Pokémon Shield
Strong focus on collecting Pokémon, earning badges, leveling up, and acquiring items and upgrades.
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+4.0
Spider-Man 2
Players accumulate upgrades, new suits, and abilities through experience and mission completion.
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+4.0
3000th Duel
Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring weapons, skills, and upgrades throughout the game.
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+4.0
Microsoft Mahjong
Unlocking new puzzles, earning achievements, and completing daily challenges provide a sense of advancement.
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+4.0
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
Strong progression through leveling, recruiting Pokémon, acquiring items, and completing missions.
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+4.0
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
Strong focus on leveling up, recruiting new Pokémon, acquiring items, and unlocking camps, driving a sense of…
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+4.0
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
Strong progression via card collection, crafting, Battle Pass rewards, and ladder ranks.
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+4.0
Pokémon Go
Strong progression through collecting, leveling up Pokémon, and completing achievements.
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+4.0
Wordscapes
Progression through thousands of levels, earning coins, unlocking backgrounds, and increasing brilliance score.
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+4.0
Pou
Clear progression through earning coins, leveling up, and unlocking customization and achievements.
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+4.0
SimCity
Progression through city growth, unlocking new buildings, upgrades, and regional projects is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Spider-Man 3
Players accumulate new moves, upgrades, and complete missions to progress through the story.
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+4.0
Ghost Rider
Strong emphasis on collecting souls, upgrading moves, and unlocking content to enhance character power.
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+4.0
Ares: The Iron Vanguard
Strong emphasis on leveling suits, acquiring gear, and completing missions for advancement.
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+4.0
Axel in Harlem: The Game
Players accumulate upgrades and achievements, progressing through story and gameplay challenges.
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