![]() There is thus an understandable backlash among certain gamers at the perceived industry-wide tendency toward simplifying and 'dumbing down' games. When you take the challenge out of a game, you deprive players of one of the most intense experiences achievable in a game, and, for many players, that's the only reason why they play them. But hard-core gamers get more out of that experience than an emotional high, they also come out of it with an increased sense of skill and competence, a better appreciation for the relationship between hard work and success, and a big boost in confidence and self-esteem. That feeling of pride and accomplishment is intoxicating and can make the hours of unsuccessful and frustrating attempts that precede that moment worthwhile. Anyone who plays a lot of games knows how good it feels to finally beat a challenging boss in a boss battle, make an extremely difficult jump in a platformer, or unravel a particularly intricate puzzle. ![]()
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