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When games are toohard to beat, it can become frustrating for most players.
What is a Hard Game?
A hard game is simply any game thats difficult to beat.
Often, youll have to retry the levels to successfully beat the game.
Perhaps the biggest gameplay element that makesDeathbounds difficulty rank high is its Soulslike mechanics.
But this only makes it harder for gamers who are used toSoulslike gameplay.
There are no shortcuts, with the combat requiring patience and actually mastering its mechanics to progress.
Youll often try and have another go, at times letting frustration creep in.
Yet its all so exhilarating when youbeat a bossor manage to unlock a higher level.
Thisaction RPGadapting Chinese mythology uses hack-and-slash gameplay to bring down its foes.
Its definitely a tougher system than the likes ofGod of WarandDevil May Cry.
However, Soulslike titles likeLies of PandElden Ringare still tougher.
Still, youre going to die a tad too many times.
The beauty ofContra, though, is its addicting, engaging you even when youd probably have given up.
Using trial and error, you could stand a chance to beat the levels.
The bosses may betough to beat.
However, the enemy design is fair.
Some bosses will be relatively easier to beat than others.
The same goes for the enemies, who may, at first, seem like a breeze.
Further into the game, though, youll begin to sweat rocks.
Fortunately, the controls and platforming are smooth.
Remnant II
Remnant IIhas four difficulties that make room for rookies to enjoy the game.
However, higher difficulties have bigger rewards.
So, it makes total sense to put yourself through some of the most brutal fights for bigger loot.
The Nightmare and Apocalypse difficulties makeRemnant IIone of the hardest video games this year.
Add the steep difficulty curve and Soulslike experience, and youd be in for a bumpy ride.
Returnal
Returnaltakes a bit of a while to get used to.
However, once the mechanics and adrenaline kick in, its smooth sailing.
It doesnt make the actual gameplay any easier, though.
You still contend with increasing difficulty the higher you climb the levels.
Plus, being arogue-like, youll likely die too many times and be forced to start again.
Without difficulty setting, youre stuck on the same level.
Theres also no mid-run save feature, further adding to the overall unforgiving gameplay.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
