Mircosoft Game Dev

MARCH 28, 2025

Our fifth place entry is a puzzle game where you need to manipulate a stream of particles using attractors. Solve puzzles while casting magic spells to find your way out. All within a church environment that fits the concept well. Top 5 Lets take a closer look at the top 5 entries! Our third place is a horror karaoke game.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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 Some of the initial concept and atmosphere from that school project still resides within the game,” explains Olsson.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 24, 2022

Laying down the backbone puzzles for Act 1. Jul 24, 2020 Started the Puzzle Dependency Chart for Act 1. Looking forward to getting a concept artist. Things come alive for me when concepts start to come in. Jul 23, 2020 First “real” design meeting with dave.

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Grumpy Gamer

JULY 15, 2014

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. The entire concept of getting characters to like you never really made it into the final game. That's right.

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Grumpy Gamer

JULY 14, 2014

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. The entire concept of getting characters to like you never really made it into the final game.

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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

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 While he didn’t immediately embark on this ambitious project, the concept lingered in his mind and gradually took shape as a concrete game design. years of development.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 25, 2022

Laying down the backbone puzzles for Act 1. Started the Puzzle Dependency Chart for Act 1. Looking forward to getting a concept artist. Things come alive for me when concepts start to come in. First "real" design meeting with dave. Jul 24, 2020. Jul 27, 2020. Jenn started. Jul 28, 2020. Making good progress on design.

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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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Brand Game Development

JULY 13, 2020

You see, the whole concept of the game is that you are trapped in [insert place] and you have to solve riddles to get out. The game is full of mysteries, riddles, and puzzles. Some of the puzzles in Exit Games, much like in real-life Escape Rooms, are devilishly hard. They can also only be played once due to their nature.

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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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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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Grumpy Gamer

APRIL 12, 2013

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. They weren’t really puzzles, but that’s what we called them. You’re going to get stuck.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 20, 2020

A bold move for Supercell, going against giants that continue to rule the casual puzzle space. Playing levels awards stars , which are used to earn coins in the Puzzle Pass. Looking at the market, there have been plenty of combinations of Puzzle Core + Invest & Express hybrid games attempted. The Twist: The Puzzle 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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Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

You dont need to solve puzzles, find keys, or worry about running out of lives. The concept of being chased (or chasing something) taps into our primal instincts. Logic Simplified is a Unity Game Development Company with the finest, most creative game concept artists, 2D and 3D game designers , and UX designers. Well, it is!

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Ideas for the game’s content were inspired mainly from movies and TV shows, while the game designs came from the games the team loves to play, like Everquest for the open world concept and The Vanishing Hitchhiker for the atmosphere. Some started from a puzzle standpoint. All the murder scenes are fictional”, assures Tomi.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 17, 2024

What caught my attention wasn’t just her confidence on the panel but the fact that she was not only a student pursuing three majors at Wits University she was also the Lead Concept artist at Chroma Pixel Games , a game studio based in Zambia. I draw concepts, and the 3D Modelers bring them to life.

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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. This career path is perfect for individuals who enjoy solving puzzles and optimizing outcomes. Offers opportunities in tech, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 16, 2025

Here's what keeps them up at night: Getting those base shapes just right Carving up models like digital origami masters Making sure every surface points the perfect way Keeping those poly counts lean and mean Where the Magic Happens Remember that feeling when all the puzzle pieces finally clicked? That's compositing for you!

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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. Gerel: Against the Corvus Empire character design concept art by Doogyeong. Gerel battling enemies. Dogyeong L.

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Grumpy Gamer

APRIL 13, 2013

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. They weren't really puzzles, but that's what we called them. It would be an adventure game for the hardcore.

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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. However, he found these attempts to be mere automations of existing experiences.

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Real Programming

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Fortunately, there are plenty of simple coding projects that integrate basic coding concepts that kids can tackle during the school year. They’re also a great extracurricular activity to help kids learn math concepts, develop their language abilities, and improve interpersonal skills. Kids can get started as young as eight years old.

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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?

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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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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2024

I told them I had already created some early concept art and design work for my next game and that it would fit perfectly into it. It allows players to instantly swap places with any physics based object which allows for some clever puzzling through the relentless levels. “We We are very excited about it”, says Myllys. “It’s

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mobile game developer and publisher Pixel Federation entertains more than 140M players worldwide with popular mobile games, including ‘ Diggy’s Adventure ,’ ‘ Trainstation 2 ,’ ‘ Puzzle Adventure ,’ and ‘ Port City.’

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Radiator Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

There's a Portal-like moment where you escape the puzzle. Betrayal at Club Low by Cosmo D Cosmo D is best known for his Offpeak series, story-driven adventure puzzle games with large eclectic worlds and surreal architecture. A high concept with a high execution. Pro-tip: play with a gamepad.)

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 14, 2025

Candy Crush, puzzle games, and YouTube typically occupy this time to prevent boredom. Lock-In Systems The final piece of the puzzle is getting users to come back the next day - this is where Lock-In Systems come into play. Duolingo leveraged a critical insight: Duolingo could fit learning into the 3-5 minute gaps in peoples days.

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Played with Fire

JULY 22, 2024

We believe that VR has the potential to be a powerful tool for learning, allowing players to explore complex concepts in an intuitive and immersive way. This mechanic encourages players to experiment and think creatively about how to solve puzzles and overcome challenges. In Stargaze , we delve into the wonders of astrology.

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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. What drives a video game, and what factors control its engagement? require a unique approach.

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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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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The company has developed two mobile titles— Word Tiles Puzzle: Word Search and Restaurant Tycoon. A new concept alone is no longer enough; founders must present a clear vision for how their product will penetrate the market and cultivate a dedicated fan base. While neither became widely popular, they generated around 1.4

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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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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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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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