One of the most common complaints in the long line of things gamers whine about on a daily basis is that games are becoming too easy. There is truth to the idea. As games have become a more mainstream hobby, they have become increasingly more determined to remove any obstacle that might stop the player from progressing. But if there isn’t any challenge, what is the point of playing?
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