One of the best things about games is that there are options out there for all levels. You can play the simplest game on earth and still have a fun time, or you can play games that are extremely difficult and give yourself a challenge. Even games that are relatively easy to play can be difficult to master, however. These games require plenty of skill and experience if you’re going to perform at the highest level. Here, we’ll run through some examples.
1. Rust
The premise of the online multiplayer game Rust is wonderfully simple: you’re just trying to survive. The problem is that everything within the virtual world is trying to stop that from happening. You can get to grips with the game fairly easily, but becoming a master will take years of gameplay. The other players within the game will always make your life difficult, and unless you can think one step ahead of them — and get a pinch of luck — then you’ll find that your base is ransacked more frequently than you’d like.
2. Counter-Strike
There are some Counter-Strike titles that are suitable for beginners, but if you’re a newb, you’ll want to steer clear of the Global Offensive version of the game. For one thing, it’s the most complex version of Counter-Strike, so just getting to grips with the game can be difficult. And then there’s the matter of the other players, who are usually veterans with an in-depth understanding of the map and weapons. Of course, if you feel ready to challenge yourself, then go ahead!
3. Poker
Some games are relatively easy to get to grips with but difficult to master. In this category we can place poker, the strategic card game that remains wildly popular online and offline despite being over two hundred years old. To win consistently, you’ll need to draw upon critical and strategic thinking and mathematics. But don’t worry if they’re not your current strong points: as with most things, you’ll find that you improve significantly once you’ve played a few hands of online poker on specialized sites like Global Poker , especially if you play it regularly.
4. StarCraft
StarCraft is an awesome game that is generally considered to be one of the best of all time. However, it’s pretty unforgiving. It’s a complex game in the first place, and it’ll also require complete focus; if not, then failure will come to you quickly. There’s a lot going on, and the gameplay is faster than usual, so the only way to master the game is to have the discipline to keep going when things get tough and to have a competitive streak. The game was intentionally designed to upend many of the expectations that people have about games, too, which means there’s not much by way of familiarity. Having said that, players that do dedicate time to learning will find that they’re happily rewarded with an exceptional gaming experience.
5. Chess
Chess has been shown to have remarkable staying power. Even though it’s more than 1000 years old, it remains popular, with the number of players actively increasing each year. And, of course, it’s extremely difficult to master. In fact, it may be the most difficult game of all time. You’d have to be a phenomenal strategist and mathematician to make it anywhere near the top 5% of players in the world. But it’s worth it, since there are many other benefits of playing chess, including helping to keep your mind sharp as you age.
6. FIFA
FIFA isn’t a hard game to play — in fact, just like football in general, it’s exceptionally easy. But mastering the game is difficult, and there’s an obvious reason why: there are many, many people who play FIFA. And the greater the number of players, the more difficult it is to be at the highest level, purely because the standard is so high. It wouldn’t be all that difficult to become the best player in the world if…you were the only person playing! But that’s not the case. Once you get into the world of FIFA, you’ll need to dedicate some serious time towards improving your skills if you’re going to play the best of the best and avoid being destroyed.
7. Magic the Gathering
People initially get into Magic the Gathering because it’s a fun and creative game, kind of similar in theme to Dungeons and Dragons. But the more you play the game, the more you realize that this is a hard and complex game that, unless you dedicate many hours to play over many years, you’ll find it difficult to keep up with the masters of the game. What makes it so challenging is the sheer scope of the game. There are more than 2000 rules and 19,000 cards, so really, the game can go in any and all directions — and unless you know what to do when you’re taking down that new road, you’ll struggle to win. However, don’t let that put you off: this is a game that’s highly enjoyable to play even as a beginner, so long as there’s someone around to show you the ropes!
8. Bridge
Bridge has a small but loyal following, and there’s a reason for that — this is not a game that you can just pick up and play on a random night with friends. It’s comfortably the most difficult — and complex — card game, so explaining the rules in any detail here will be impossible. But the basic premise is that you’ll be playing with a partner against another two-player team, trying to win the most points using a trick-taking strategy. It’s a game that requires time and patience, but it’s well worth taking the time to learn if you’re generally a fan of cards — once you’ve got the basics down, you’ll be enjoying the game for decades, and especially if you form a bridge group among your friends!
And there we have it. If you’re looking to step up and challenge yourself, then try mastering one of the titles that we’ve outlined above. But be warned: it won’t be easy.
