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Difficulty Scaling

The design of multiple difficulty modes or systems that adjust the game's challenge to accommodate different player skill levels and preferences.

In games, this means

Beyond simple 'Easy/Medium/Hard' presets, modern difficulty scaling separates combat difficulty from puzzle difficulty, or lets players adjust enemy aggression, damage, and resource scarcity independently.

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Difficulty
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