If you are looking for a or academic study related to this game, you are likely referring to the recent study on player psychology titled:

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Researchers found that while frustration is the most commonly reported emotion, it often co-occurs with high levels of determination and engagement .

The study analyzed how players adapt to core mechanics like jumping , traversal , and combat within the first hour of gameplay (including the Prologue).

It suggests that the game's design uses "embedded challenge-recovery loops" to help players build resilience and manage high cognitive demands.