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
Drilling drives the action
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A drill is the main tool for movement, combat, excavation, or puzzle solving. The shortest route through a wall is now the intended one.
medium
Sports games with RPG-style campaigns
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Matches sit inside stories with exploration, character growth, quests, or stat progression. Winning the fixture is part of a much longer adventure.
hard
Alchemy drives progression
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Gathering ingredients and brewing useful compounds powers healing, combat, exploration, or crafting. The cauldron is a progression system, not set dressing.
tricky
Manage trade across the ocean
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Ships, cargo contracts, ports, and changing prices turn ocean routes into the main business. A beautiful horizon is also an expense report.