Match Difficulty with Player Growth

If players progressed through the game, the difficulty should grow to match the players' growth.

Modulate Difficulty

High challenge, low ability → anxiety

The Finals's Gameplay put players in sustained pressure so easily feel anxious)

Low challenge, high ability → boredom

Oscillate Difficulty

Give players room to breathe — so they expect next challenge more — e.g. Sekiro's Four Easy Bosses