You’ll have to prioritize speed and time management if you want to complete these games.

With that in mind, lets take a moment to appreciate those games that turn losing into something fun.

If it is not fun, at least you’ll gain something valuable and informative.

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The Con for the PSP isnt about personal glory, though.

Its an interesting mechanic and one that should be explored a lot more.

We cant speak for Samoa Joes bionic arm in WWE 2K20.

Characters from Tactics Ogre, XCOM 2, and Fire Emblem: Thracia 776

The best heels always have a personal touch.

Hopefully, 2K will revisit this feature in upcoming games.

Dwarf Fortress isnt for everyone, but if you delight in disaster, it is worth a look.

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Kenshi beats that notion out of the player almost immediately.

Youre not special here; youre just another cog in a machine thatll keep functioning with or without you.

RPGs are classically loaded with opportunities for players to make difficult choices.

Three games side by side in a collage of games that make losing fun featuring Deathloop.

These games made it harder than ever to do the right thing.

Who knew that working for experience/exposure was actually a good idea?

From hard-to-master gameplay to unforgiving battles, these RPGs are a tactician’s nightmare.

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XCOM players know that when they start playing though.

Theres a reason why slasher movies are filled to the brim with gore, after all.

Sure, but thats still part of the fun.

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Fighting games dont have that luxury.

Every match is a chance to learn.

Remember: learning is fun, and theres always more to learn where fighting games are concerned.

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These strategy games will put your skills to the test.

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An image from the video game Kenshi.

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Colt and Julianna are the antagonistic father and daughter duo of Deathloop

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A Specialist from XCOM 2.

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An image from the video game Until Dawn.

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Street Fighter 6’s Ken readying for an uppercut during his level three.

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