space waves is not trying to have players finish every level immediately. Instead, the game encourages them to discover their abilities gradually through continuous practice. With every failure the players learn a new detail about the level or improve some small aspect of their controls. These improvements may be difficult to notice on the first one or two attempts, but after dozens of experiences, the change becomes apparent. Players react faster, read the terrain better and handle difficult situations more confidently. Importantly, this sense of advancement is not based on power stats, but is indicative of real skill development. That is why they motivate the players all the time to keep trying because they know that every time they start over they get chance to be closer to a better version of themselves.