GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 4, 2024

The cozy puzzle game about organising household items was created by Max Inferno, a development team consisting of Anne Macmillan (art and animation) and Lukas Steinman (design and programming). Back then it was more a vertical slice, with ten puzzles that were playable in the browser. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the upcoming Sci-Fi Action-Puzzle FPS IHAS , from Ukrainian solo developer Vladyslav Pidiashenko , players wake up aboard a giant, desolate spaceship swarming with hostile robots. A year later, I started to add puzzles and worked out a story and a few key philosophical concepts for the game.” Another unique point is the weapon.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Cocoon, the intricate puzzle adventure by Jeppe Carlsen , known as the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside, launched to raving reviews after 6.5 The game immerses players in a captivating odyssey across worlds within worlds, beckoning them to master the art of world-leaping mechanics to uncover a cosmic mystery.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 8, 2024

The qualities that make Monument Valley a great game are multifaceted, every aspect of it potentially worth dissecting, from its art direction to its narrative design to its minimalism.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

Since most of us are unaware of the process of creating a game, we usually confuse game design and game art as being the same. In this blog, we will discuss the difference between game art vs game design and how each plays a unique role in game development. Let’s take the popular example of Candy Crush Saga , a level-based puzzle game.

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Grumpy Gamer

JULY 15, 2014

Gary had done a lot of art long before we had a running game, hence the near finished screen without the verbs. Gary and I were trying to make sense of the mansion and how the puzzles flowed together. It wouldn't be until Monkey Island that the "puzzle dependency chart" would solve most of our adventure game design issues.

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Grumpy Gamer

JULY 14, 2014

Gary had done a lot of art long before we had a running game, hence the near finished screen without the verbs. Gary and I were trying to make sense of the mansion and how the puzzles flowed together. A really early brainstorm of puzzle ideas. Disk space was a bigger concern than production time. We had 320K.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 24, 2025

platforming, parkour mechanics and puzzle-solving, all tightly synchronized to a pulsating urban soundtrack. The game follows Nittch, a courier rebelling against La Cpula, a totalitarian government that censors art, music and freedom of speech. Set in a dystopian future where humanity has been forced underground, ANTRO combines 2.5D

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 31, 2023

The Ground Screams To Whisper is not your typical game and neither is it just one thing, it’s a graphic novel, a puzzle game, a VR game and an album. The audience used tablets, AR apps, and VR headsets to immerse themselves in the experience and reveal the hidden stories behind the art.

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Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

In the past, hybridization was mainly seen in 4X strategy games that merged with puzzle and idle RPG mechanics , but in recent months this phenomenon has spread to titles of all shapes and sizes across the market – not just the hybrid-casual genre. In many respects, this change isn’t particularly surprising.

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CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Through this unique online network, Alan connected with Advanced Concept Art Course graduate Dogyeong (Do) Lee and Game Design Course graduate Alexios Vasilakis who both joined the Overwrite Interactive team. Currently in production, Gerel: Against the Corvus Empire is a 2D pixel art side-scrolling platformer with Metroidvania elements.

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Grumpy Gamer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

I have a (paid) art job opening for my side project. Think of it as a puzzle. You need to have experience building tiles sheets for a tile-based game, I would prefer it if you've worked on a released game, but if haven't and your art is just a hobby and you're really good, that's OK. Must love pixel art.

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Grumpy Gamer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

I have a (paid) art job opening for my side project. Think of it as a puzzle. You need to have experience building tiles sheets for a tile-based game, I would prefer it if you’ve worked on a released game, but if haven’t and your art is just a hobby and you’re really good, that’s OK. Must love pixel art.

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Game Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

It’s “Phi Brain: Puzzle of God!” ” Plot: The plot is rather basic: the main character gains a special MacGuffin and is forced to wear it after solving the puzzle attached to it. Art: The art is okay, which makes sense given Sunrise made this, but it’s not particularly amazing either.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 1, 2024

Their first game, Genesis Noir, was already a moving work of art. This field of visual art emphasizes abstraction and graphic design to compress storytelling into quick digestible and fun chunks.” Now, with the follow-up, Nirvana Noir , the New York-based indie studio Feral Cat Den is crafting audio-visual poetry in motion.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 7, 2024

Headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, Simply Sweet Games is a fully remote studio that is currently developing its inaugural mobile title – the roguelike word puzzle Criss Cross Castles. Merry and Kom have over thirty years of experience in AAA, mobile, and indie game development.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 12, 2024

Wood Nuts: Screw Puzzle The first game on the list is a title by Zego Studio: Wood Nuts: Screw Puzzle. In this game, the user solves various puzzles by unscrewing everything on the screen. To keep players engaged, the game features a leaderboard that motivates players to achieve better results by solving more complex puzzles.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 30, 2023

Kemppainen details the journey: “It starts with writing and coming up with a general outline of the story and the main puzzles. However, he notes that AI has a hard time getting things right and that he is constantly experimenting with his story and puzzle designs in order to actually achieve something useful. “So,

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The collaboration involved two One Piece games – One Piece Treasure Cruise and One Piece Bounty Rush – as well as Monster Strike , Knives Out , Puzzle & Dragons , and Granblue Fantasy. As an example, Granblue Fantasy is an RPG with heavy social ements, while Puzzle & Dragons is a Match3 puzzle game.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 17, 2024

She is currently transitioning into a new role as a social media and community lead at the American-based 3D Art Academy, Art Heroes. ” Concept art by Cassie Simpson Simpson loved to draw but never considered it as a potential career. In grade 10 I took art as a subject. Hard skills that I could make a living with.

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Grumpy Gamer

APRIL 12, 2013

I’d do it as “enhanced low-res” Nice crisp retro art, but augmented by the hardware we have today: parallaxing, depth of field, warm glows, etc. No tutorials or hint systems or pansy-assed puzzles or catering to the mass-market or modernizing. Some puzzles will be hard, but all the puzzles will be fair.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 28, 2024

Best in Innovation – Don’t Forget Developed by: Digital Arts And Entertainment (Belgium) Recollect your memories by looking for clues and playing brain-stimulating minigames while battling the effects of dementia. Explore three different key events of your life to figure out what has happened. Download the game here.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

They must create art that is optimized for mobile devices, easy to understand, and engaging for players. All these and more are key to developing a successful game, and this article will focus mainly on tips that serve as art production solutions for developers. Furthermore, using a consistent art style can aid in brand recognition.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Compelling puzzles And so the team built the game around the story. The gameplay mechanics and puzzles all came from the question ‘what fun things could we mess with inside a phone’. We ended up kind of struggling to really create a sense of progression and compelling puzzles.” Absolutely! Even a bit too much, maybe”, says Jean.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This is why game art studios have emerged over the past decade. Instead of working on the next big blockbuster title alone, game art studios help companies create their titles with minimal financial investment. This article will explain about Game Art Studios and what it means for the future of gaming! What is a Game Art Studio?

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 14, 2020

Alrighty then, lets kick off the predictions with the Puzzle genre! Puzzle Games Continued to Grow. Puzzle genre is the second largest, after strategy games, on mobile in terms of in-app purchases. Last year Puzzle games generated a whopping $4.5Bn in IAP revenues while growing 18% year-on-year.

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Cocos

JANUARY 8, 2024

We are an adventure puzzle game with 7 big chapters and 300+ small chapters. and more than 20 different puzzle mechanisms. Thank you to the cocos team for providing a great engine that allowed us to build this game without technical constraints, and to use our creative space and abilities as we pleased.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Like Sagrada , it’s a gorgeous and approachable puzzle game with emergent complexity that becomes ever more apparent with more plays. You don’t need incredible art to make a gorgeous game. Art is one of the key selling points of modern hobby board games. Yet Azul is remarkable because it doesn’t have much art.

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Filmustage

JULY 31, 2023

In this comprehensive exploration of the "Art of Documentary Filmmaking", we'll uncover the nuances and complexities that contribute to the compelling nature of documentaries. Here are some compelling reasons why documentary filmmaking is considered an art: Unfiltered reality ? Visual artistry ? : Sound design ? :

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Seattle, USA-based studio Polyarc showcased the highly immersive nature of VR earlier with their popular puzzle platformer Moss. The first one was a single player puzzle adventure-style game where you control a character, but you’re still in the world with them. The idea has actually been there since day one.”

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Grumpy Gamer

APRIL 13, 2013

Nice crisp retro art, but augmented by the hardware we have today: parallaxing, depth of field, warm glows, etc. No tutorials or hint systems or pansy-assed puzzles or catering to the mass-market or modernizing. Some puzzles will be hard, but all the puzzles will be fair. Eight - There would be dialog puzzles.

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Real Programming

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A chance to create impactful, interactive art. This career path is perfect for individuals who enjoy solving puzzles and optimizing outcomes. Their creations often find applications in digital art, architecture, and interactive installations. Why It’s Exciting: Combines creativity with logical thinking.

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Game Refinery

MARCH 20, 2025

Weve seen everything from the likes of PUBG x Jujustu Kaisen, to Puzzles & Dragons x Demon Slayer, Fortnite x Naruto, and Grand Summoners x One Punch Manto name a few historic examples. To name just a few, these include Fortnite (Battle Royale), Top War (4X Strategy), Puzzles & Dragons (Match3), and Tower of Fantasy (MMORPG).

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 18, 2017

However, when people think of storytelling in games, they think of theme, story, art, components, and even box design. ” I’ll see a piece of art or hear an ancient myth and – boom – I’m inspired. Dylan: Chess is such a fantastic example: it’s really a geometric puzzle. The second is language.

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Radiator Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

So I blocked out some simple rooms above the existing arenas, to serve as a short entry puzzle area ("Quake puzzle" = you have to press a button to open a door) with a bit of exploration. I think I scoped it just right, and I wisely invested in some very targeted brushwork that I wantonly copy-and-pasted for some decent art coverage.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 5, 2019

It’s a puzzle-solving, tile placement board game for 1-4 players where you play as a fantasy monster who’s hungry for villagers. To sell in this awfully noisy, competitive board gaming environment, you have to have mechanics and art that people really enjoy. Need help on your board game? Mid-Development.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

That’s how I worked on the level design and puzzles in Raccoo Venture, for example. Although the levels often underwent changes after testing in the 3D environment, when you start to feel the dynamics of the level and the puzzles. There it will go through another polishing stage until reaching an acceptable product.

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