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Progression systems are everywhere in games these days, from RPGs, to shooters, to open world games to platformers... you get the picture - but in spite of the ever increasing popularity of this particular facet of game design, quite a few videogames still don't seem to get what makes progression fun - which is weird, because one of gaming's most beloved franchises has been doing it for years.
Monster Hunter is the undisputed king of progression, whether it's building cool new swords or chopping up giant dragons to turn into a hat, the series is an expert at making getting stronger and more skilled feel as fufilling as possible - but what is Monster Hunter's secret? Well, The Architect has been looking into exactly that question...
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Monster Hunter: World - 2018
Runescape - 2001
Zenless Zone Zero - 2024
Destiny 2 - 2017
Wuthering Waves - 2024
Warframe - 2013
Get Yolked - 2025
Warhammer 40k Darktide - 2022
Genshin Impact - 2020
Fortnite - 2017
Spelunky 2 - 2020
Hades - 2020
Horizon: Zero Dawn - 2017
Assasins Creed Shadows - 2025
Forager - 2019
Sonic Speed Simulator (Roblox) - 2022
Nubby's Number Factory - 2025
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Persona 5 - 2016
Yakuza 0 - 2015
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Palworld - 2024
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Warcraft Rumble - 2023
Pokemon Scarlet - 2022
Monster Hunter 1 - 2001
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Super Paper Mario - 2007
World of Warcraft - 2004
Anthem - 2019
Diablo 4 - 2023
Monster Hunter Tri - 2009
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Power Wash Simulator - 2022
Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition - 2020
Celeste - 2018
Grounded - 2020
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017
Dark Souls - 2012
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Borderlands 3 - 2019
Fallout 4 - 2015
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Starfield - 2023
Avowed - 2025
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20 Minutes Till Dawn - 2022
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Monster Hunter Generations - 2018
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Satisfactory - 2025
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Infinifactory - 2015
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Melvore Idle - 2019
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The Longing - 2019
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Deep Rock Galactic - 2018
Space Engineers - 2013
Passpartout 2 - 2023
Subnautica - 2018
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DOOM - 2016
Baldur's Gate 3 - 2023
Wanderstop - 2025
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