Spoilers ahead: for the puzzle and the movies/games
This page reveals all categories and answers for this puzzle. It also discusses plot details, story endings, and other spoilers for some of the movies/games shown.
easy
Lockpicking uses a dedicated minigame
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Opening a lock pauses the broader adventure for a distinct manipulation puzzle, because apparently a key would ruin the mood.
medium
Resistance movements fight occupying forces
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Each campaign puts the player inside an organized resistance fighting the Combine, a Korean occupation, or German forces during World War II.
hard
Time manipulation powers shape combat
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Stopping, rewinding, or splitting time is part of the fighting system in each game. The clock is less a clock than another weapon slot.
tricky
Titles open with cardinal-direction words
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East, West, North, and South take the first position. Westerado and Northern Journey bend the word slightly, but the compass still works.