Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 20, 2020

A bold move for Supercell, going against giants that continue to rule the casual puzzle space. The match 3 success trifecta generally consists of: a fun core match mechanic a good metagame with a clean sense of progression a new feature or innovation that brings something different to the space. Can Supercell succeed in this space?

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Sirlin

JANUARY 13, 2022

Puzzle Strike 2’s base set includes 10 characters and two different community banks decks. There are several fundamental things you do in Puzzle Strike 2, such as blocking, crashing, swapping, drawing cards, and spending actions. Each bank deck changes the feel of the game. In other words, it emphasizes all the fundamentals.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

Video game artists specialize in a wide range of digital art forms, such as 2D modeling, animation, concept art and texturing. Let’s take the popular example of Candy Crush Saga , a level-based puzzle game. A game designer designs the overall concept of a game. Who is a Game Designer? Let’s take the example of Candy Crush again.

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Raph Koster

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

I thought it would be interesting to contrast this to Word Dad , a puzzle game made by my friend, master game designer John Cutter. A brief aside on puzzles All three of these are more correctly called puzzles, of course. This means that really, puzzles and games are terms that are matters of degree, not kind.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 17, 2024

. “Many game developers at that time were trying to replicate experiences like TRPGs, Werewolf, or lateral thinking puzzles with ChatGPT,” he explains. Deeper story One of the standout features of Doki Doki AI Interrogation is its underlying narrative, which intertwines with the AI-driven interrogation mechanics.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Reflecting on the game’s core concept, Khoroshavin shares, “The very first idea was that I want to make a game about an old protagonist that can traverse via boat. Kazimir’s staff is more than just a weapon, it’s a dynamic tool that players can use to solve puzzles, combat enemies, and cleanse the Miasma.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We have really worked hard on making each mission a different and fun experience that introduces a unique mechanic.” Silly things He admits that game- and level design was a real puzzle to solve in the semi-open world that allows players to carve their own paths by smashing through just about everything. “It

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Game Designing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Both are open-world action-adventure games with fantasy elements and similar mechanics. Overall, it is a more moody atmosphere that lends a sense of dread, and this goes along nicely with the hostile game mechanics players will be up against. Is the game simplistic and easy to understand, or are mechanics obscure and complicated?

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It usually starts with a ‘think pad’, which is basically just a google doc where I write down anything to do with a specific game concept. I played around with a few ideas and one of them was a simple cube rolling puzzle game. So I made a shift in puzzle design to negate that. This is never a good thing.”

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Think of this as a hyper-casual Beyblade game with a merge mechanic mixed in the middle. What we liked about Spinner Merge is how they came about the idea of bringing in the merge mechanic. Cart Crash is an incredibly satisfying game that relies much more on timing than any other mechanic. That’s the core concept from Voodoo.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 26, 2019

Targeting Attention, Interest, Desire, And Action Product Your Niche Price Process & Logistics Core Concepts of Promotion Outreach Reviews Distribution Kickstarter Advertising. This concept is called product-market fit. A puzzle-solving, tile placement board game for 1-4 players.” Core Concepts of Promotion.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 9, 2023

Solve puzzles and wander your way across the iris, and through the life, of Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Is this mechanic fun? Asking and discussing general ideas about themes or concepts, ‘I’m thinking of making my eye game about Monet now… what do you reckon?’. I think Limbo was a team, but still).

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Solve puzzles and wander your way across the iris, and through the life, of Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Is this mechanic fun? Asking and discussing general ideas about themes or concepts, ‘I’m thinking of making my eye game about Monet now… what do you reckon?’. I think Limbo was a team, but still).

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In this blog, we look at some of the new and interesting ways developers have implemented minigames into some of the most popular mobile titles on the market, from Royal Match’s Wordle-inspired potion puzzle to Goddess of Victory: NIKKE’s recreation of Dave the Diver. premium battle pass.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

TikTok brought them back into fashion and in splendid style when the concept of fidget trading emerged as a new trend in 2021, with users filming the process of trading their fidget toys with each other. A large part of Fidget Trading’s massive success was due to the popularity of the game concept and familiarity among TikTok users.

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Brand Game Development

JULY 1, 2019

Once you craft the basic concepts of your game and find the right mechanics to express them , you have to set rules. In my first Designer Diary post for Tasty Humans , I talked about the mechanics of dropping shapes (which represent the titular “Tasty Humans”) in order to fill up the stomach of the each player’s monster.

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Real Programming

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

As industries evolve, so do the applications of mathematical concepts, opening doors to diverse career paths that merge creativity, logic, and problem-solving. From creating realistic physics simulations to designing engaging game mechanics, math plays a crucial role in crafting immersive experiences.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The ever-changing nature of the mobile market means that new monetization mechanics are constantly emerging and evolving. One of the most popular monetization mechanics is the subscription-based battle pass , which was introduced via Valve’s DOTA 2 in 2013 but popularized by the worldwide phenomenon, Fortnite.

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Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 5, 2024

With a knack for puzzle, arcade, and simulation games. Puzzle games have a simple yet addicting core loop: playing levels. Puzzle games have a simple yet addicting core loop: playing levels. This is where the most crucial player motivation for puzzle games comes into play: Win Streak.

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Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Let’s begin by understanding the concept of levels in a video game. In a game, new motives, challenges, and concepts are added to the game world, while ensuring they increase the degree of difficulty at every level. Define the gameplay mechanics. What drives a video game, and what factors control its engagement?

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Big Games

AUGUST 19, 2021

A good game should have an impressive storyline, extensive gameplay, amazing graphics, incredible sound effects, brilliant user engagement mechanics, and monetization strategies. Adventure: The games of this type have reflex testing and puzzle gameplay. RPG: The Role-Play Games transports the players into a different world.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

We will explore various aspects of art production, including design concepts, art style, and optimization techniques. Understand the Game Design Concept To produce artwork for a mobile game, the initial step is to comprehensively grasp the game’s design and concept. So, let’s dive in!

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, creating a realistic gaming world needs planning, storylines, aesthetics, characters, visuals and sound design, as well as meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of specific gameplay mechanics. It is essential to define game mechanics, which refers to the systems that guide gameplay.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

3D Modelling 3D Animation FX Concept Art 2D Animation Game Design Game Programming 3D Modelling: Shaping Virtual Worlds “3D modelling is a rewarding career where you get to bring concepts and 2D imagery to life, sculpting personality and story into characters, objects, and environments.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When venturing into the concept of how to make an iOS game , it’s essential to grasp the industry’s dynamics and market conditions. Tip #3: Start with a Clear concept and Idea The foundation of the best graphic games lies in a well-defined concept and idea. Tip #2: How to make an iOS Game?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

Concept Art. After Concept Artist Harold reimagined each level area in the demo, we then had him concept out the individual props that will be needed to carefully detail each environment. We really liked the concept of the existing logo, but we wanted to see what it would look like with a more realistic clock tower.

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Game Errors

MAY 12, 2023

The game introduces new gameplay mechanics, such as weapon fusion and object manipulation, which will play a significant role in combat and exploration. The inclusion of these new creatures hints at the possibility of encountering new challenges and puzzles within the game’s world.

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Played with Fire

APRIL 14, 2022

Outdated concepts, adherence to rigid genre frameworks and the excessive use of microtransactions are the reasons that AAA games not excite us as much as they used to. Sometimes it is an unusual story, innovative mechanics or surprising mix of genres. Indie VR – let’s go one step further!

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Keith Burgun

JUNE 18, 2022

The 1P videogames I’ve always dreamed of had these qualities: Mechanically deep and systemically driven – perhaps even if that means it’s got a learning curve. Indeed, one of the main starting points for the design was that it wouldn’t be a puzzle, standing in contrast to the highly puzzle-like nature of Advance Wars.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Concept Art. In our last issue, we introduced you to a bunch of new team members that recently joined our growing family, including our newest Environmental Concept artist, Harold. Right away, Harold dove into creating fresh, detailed concepts for each level area in the Kristala demo. Let's dive in.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Concept Art. As part of our demo overhaul, we recently welcomed a few new team members into our motley crew in order to help us better establish the dark-fantasy vibe we're going for—including the newest member to our Concept Art team, Harold. Curious about Harold's process for building out each concept's composition?

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 13, 2021

Hypercasual Trend #1 The Rise of Feel-Good Mechanics Ultracasual is the youngest subgenre within Hypercasual and it seems to have peaked in 2020. Starting mid-2019, the trend to make feel-good mechanics a thing of its own was introduced by the success of SayGames’ Perfect Slices. Nothing new really.

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Game Refinery

JANUARY 5, 2023

When a game with a unique style and appearance becomes a hit, it doesn’t take long for new games to emerge, hoping to emulate that success by using the same gameplay mechanics, visual style and features. You’d be forgiven for mistaking Stumble Guys for Fall Guys. Tournament options in Stumble Guys.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2021

Hub worlds are coming In addition to trying to acquire properties in other genres, apps will likely try to appeal to players from other genres, particularly puzzle and casual , with popular features like explorable hub worlds, homes, and other custom design areas.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

Concept Art. While most of our dev team focuses on preparing an exclusive build of Kristala for Play NYC, our talented concept art team has been pumping out fresh designs for current weapons and items that still need revamped before our official vertical slice is complete.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

link] Concept Art. In order to initiate these changes, however, it was vital that we had proper environmental and character concepts to work from so that our 3D modeling team was fully capable of bringing the Kristala that exists in our minds to life in Unreal Engine. We can't wait to go back again next year!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Here's how it works: each month, we share all the progress every branch of development has made as they collectively work towards completing Kristala's vertical slice—from stunning concept art and 3D models to custom animations, level design, and everything in between. Concept Art. These pieces will vary in both shape and strength.

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