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Looking for difficult games with great gameplay that are rewarding to become better at
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I'm nearly finished with Doom Eternal on nightmare difficulty, and I previously beat Elden Ring and its DLC. I'm a not a naturally gifted gamer but I realized I enjoy mastering difficult and interesting combat loops. I'm really open to any game of any genre, although having just played Doom Eternal, a slight preference towards shooters. I should mention I prefer killing non human stuff over humans, but if the game's good enough anything goes.
I'm considering:
- Returnal - heard it's difficult, but many love it and the art looks great
- Titanfall 2 - looks to have great movement and fun gameplay
- Doom Eternal DLC - I will get this when it's on sale
- Sekiro - Probably not this. A ton has been said about this game. I don't know if I'm ready for another Fromsoft journey yet.
But completely open to any other game that fits this idea. I also have enjoyed Ultrakill, and am open to platformers/2D and the like, but I'd prefer not to to play a pixel game.
Games I have NOT liked are mostly anything that feels more scripted, with lengthy cut-scenes and less focus on gameplay. I also want my time to be respected - no superfluous grinding. Cyberpunk 2077, for example, I felt was too scripted for me (I might be wrong about this one, I did not enjoy the first few hours).
Top Comment: Metal: Hellsinger Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate/World/Rise/Wilds (Gen U is on switch if you have, Wilds is releasing on friday) Dynasty Warriors Origins on Hero difficulty (Honestly the gameplay is tight, I hate to say it but you could skip the cutscenes and you wouldn't be missing much) Helldivers 2 (Takes a bit to get to the hardest difficulty but it sure does kick your ass) Warhammer Vermintide 2 (same as above) Left 4 Dead 2 (if you haven't already, play it on realism) Earth Defense Force 5 Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Some of these have you fighting humans and others don't but these should mostly fit what you're looking for I hope. Let me know what you think!
Top 10 Toughest Games to Play | The Dice Tower
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What are the hardest/most challenging games you have played? | BGG
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[DISC] The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs - Ch 52
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oh come one you can't leave it at that
[DISC] The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs - Ch 54
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Top Comment: The most awaited chapter for those who read the LN
"Trapped in a Dating Sim: Otome Games Are Tough For Us, Too!" (Anoseka) - Volume 3 Cover Illustration!
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Top Comment: Volume 3 Cover Illustration for Anoseka via GC Novels Twitter Volume 3 is scheduled to release in Japan on February 29th, 2024 (Leap Year!) in Japan. Also for those waiting for an official English release, volume 1 is scheduled to release on April 2nd, 2024 via Seven Seas Entertainment.
Lakers have a tough next 7 games
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How do you think the Lakers will do in their next 7 games? Keep in mind they have two back 2 backs in this stretch. Could be tough but the Lakers are in their best form of the season.
Top Comment: more like “these 7 teams all have one tough game in common coming up”
Otome Games Are Tough For Us, Too! - Volume 1 Light Novel Review (Spin-Off/Marie's Route)
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Background: I haven't read the main series novels, but I had read the manga years back to a decent amount. I didn't recall all the details, except some key events(protag being a MILF lover for one), so I'm kinda going into this like I'm a new reader. But I'd heard this Spin-off stood on its own and was actually better and darker than the main series. Well, that totally appealed to my interests. (Also, it's cheaper getting into Vol 1 of something new, rather than getting into a 15+ volume series).
The Review: Initially, I was suprised the book started with the male MC(Leone). I was under the false impression this story would be lead solely by the main series MC(Leon's) sister(Marie). But I got over it and even appreciated the recap of the main series premise.
But oh boy. I did not expect that level of tragedy that Marie faces across her lives. (Almost as bad as that infamous glasses wearing, twin tail haired girl doujin which needed a Josuke Higashukata fan ending to fix). It was very effective how the author wrote it as well. We Initially think this is some random other woman. But then once the realisation hit, I was hooked. Went from slouching and questioning my purchase choice, to sitting upright attentively focused.
I Initially disliked the plot focus on Marie trying to get with the different boys using game knowledge. But this dislike quickly faded when we understood why Marie was desperately clinging to this strategy. It was her way to climb out of the pit that was her life. Even Leon was nearly in tears once he learned her story. I appreciated the realism, as Marie's plan failed. Just because she said the same lines, doesn't mean she could succeed. She didn't have the same charisma or heart as the main female lead of the game (Olivia).
I liked how Olivia was made into a legitimate character. She wasn't just another evil reincarnated person. She's a normal "NPC" stuck between a rock and a hard place due to her low social status. Nobody talks to her but some boys. Trouble is, these are high ranking boys, which makes high ranking girls angry. These aristocratic girls tell Olivia to not get involved with these boys (not that Olivia even desires to be involved with them). But if Olivia refused or ignored these senior Aristocratic boys...she'd be in trouble. Lose lose situation.
Marie eventually developing and abandoning her failed seduction strategy was great.
I didn't like that Leon and Marie don't know who each other are, as on multiple occasions this nearly happens.
I'm extremely nervous about the prospects of them two becoming romantically involved. Legally it's fine (they're not blood relatives anymore). But it feels wrong.
Not a huge fan of the epilogue. Namely having a happy ending (to the Volume not the whole plot), that vaguely mentions "I have a bad feeling in my stomach as I looked at the school". It's vague and not specific. It's clearly related to a certain character getting bullied. But this is still too vague imo.
Overall Rating: It's good. But not spectacular. I give it a 7/10. I'm partially tempted to get Vol 2 this September, but I partially don't care enough. I really don't want another high school setting focus. I'd rather the next plot either be adventures outside of school OR the death of Olivia. That would really attract my attention. NOT because I dislike her, but because that would throw a MASSIVE wrench in Leon-Maries plans.
(Their plan being: Olivia saves the world as according to game plot. So if Olivia suddenly dies, then they enter an "impossible" game scenario and have to work together using their game knowledge to pull off a happy ending that avoids world destruction. But this isn't a guarantee so we the audience are kept fully interested. Our MCs would be on the backfoot and constantly struggling that way, making full use of their skills).
One way Olivia could die, would be suicide caused by severe bullying. That would be in line with the more dark tone of this spin-off route and would more clearly explain the vague ending of Vol1.
Top Comment: I don't know. Olivia didn't kill herself in the original game, why would she now?
[DISC] The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs - Ch. 68 [END]
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Top Comment: Even though I put "END" in the title, the series will continue. Shiosato-sensei announced on twitter that the next arc will be under a different serialization with a new illustrator.
[DISC] The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs - Ch. 65
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uh... did I miss a chapter? I thought I was caught up, but I have no idea how we got here.
Our next 5 games are tough!
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I think we will truly see what the Flames are made of over the next two weeks and if we can persevere or not.
Primarily interested in how we fare against Carolina, Winnipeg & Vegas. That being said Pittsburgh and Utah are not easy opponents.
What’s your guess on our 5 game record? I’m going to be optimistic at 3-1-1
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If this team goes 3-1-1 for those games i will get a calgary flames 2025 Stanley cup champions tattoo immediately
the world of otome game is tough for mobs webnovel and ...
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