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Difficulty Isn't Cruelty: What "Hard" Games Actually Ask of Us
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Difficulty Isn’t Cruelty: What “Hard” Games Actually Ask of Us

By Adam
July 21, 2026

An essay on difficulty in video games: the souls-like debate, accessibility versus challenge, easy modes, and what mastery really asks…

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