Games used to be mechanically difficult due to constraints like limited content space in cartridges. Modern games offer more ...

Despite this trend, there were some games from the 2000s that didn't take it easy on players. Some sequels even doubled down ...

Difficulty balancing is a supremely subjective topic, with different players finding challenges in all manners of gameplay mechanics and systems. What some players may find difficult, others may find ...

Games like Breath of the Wild and Resident Evil 4 use adaptive difficulty to challenge players as they progress. Left 4 Dead 2 and Dishonored adjust enemies based on player performance, creating a ...

While fans have been loving the sequel to the beloved metroidvania Hollow Knight, many have noted its intense difficulty, ...

Look, I get it. No one wants to admit that they may occasionally prefer to have a breezier experience with a video game. With the rise of the Soulslike and the "git gud" community, many gamers wear ...

One of the biggest hurdles of any Soulslike game is difficulty. Many players fall off of games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice or Nioh because they are incredibly challenging. However, one of the most ...

In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, two angry dudes on the side of the road can kill you. They'll be looting a body, by a horse, as you roll up and immediately threaten you with a bad time. Take them on, ...

Who ever mentioned surviving a horror situation would be easy? Nobody, and you can feel that difficulty in these games.