PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2024

I thought that the core mechanic in this 2D game was extraordinary, so I contacted the developers. The Swap The initial idea that ignited the project was the core mechanic: The Swap. It was also important that the environments would be suitable for various gameplay scenarios and mechanics.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 8, 2024

So when we really enjoyed the hat-throwing mechanic found in Mario Odyssee, we asked ourselves if that particular mechanic of taking over an enemy existed in a Metroidvania. Our vision was to blend the fantastical Ghibli-universe with the monstrous sci-fantasy ambiance of the 1970s”, explains Berriche.

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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. Special emotes.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Which brings us to the Friend Referral system, a feature that has the potential to support user acquisition and retention indirectly by word-of-mouth. Most notably, casual mobile games, which make use of this feature, have the most straightforward implementation of the Friend Invitation system.

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Game Designing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Both are open-world action-adventure games with fantasy elements and similar mechanics. Breath of the Wild features picturesque natural environments, whimsical characters, vibrant colors, and perky sound effects. All of this creates a more lighthearted fantasy world. Elden Ring on the other hand has a darker atmosphere.

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Radiator Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

Elden Ring features big tree levels where you have to platform on narrow branches that snake around. It helps supplement the stealth fantasy in a game with basically no stealth mechanics. The tree fantasy meant it all had to feel organic and continuous with lots of curves and slopes.

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Brand Game Development

JUNE 20, 2019

The reason is that Cover Your Assets’ core mechanic is deceptively quite compelling. The core mechanic of stealing and defending sets of cards that increase in value is essentially the whole game. Wide audiences find the core mechanic of Cover Your Assets really compelling. Two Stacks Per Player.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 8, 2021

You can see this reflected in the 9 and 10 scores of Board Game Geek, where people repeat some variation of “I really can’t explain it” and rattle off mechanics while trying to explain it. It has incredibly clever area control and hand management mechanics. This is not some sci-fi fantasy world.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 29, 2024

Events with different mechanics sometimes complement each other, but at other times they divert players' attention, resulting in reduced activity and monetization. Plan content looping during the feature design phase. We had a case with an event based on merge mechanics. Try different combos, too.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 28, 2025

What a year it has been, with the number of Godot submissions in game jams rising to new heights, more people working for the Godot Foundation than ever before , and most industry award shows featuring one if not more games made with Godot. Backpack Battles Backpack Battles decided to make inventory management the main game mechanic.

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The game features action-combat including magical powers in player-vs-environment and player-versus-player modes. The trailer features a pretty world of warriors, who flit between environments, with ample tools for building and crafting. Players move between fantasy worlds, from medieval to cyberpunk.

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Game Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Let people play out the fantasy Simulation is key for a successful VR game. So if you’re ever stuck for ideas, think about what roles or fantasies your players will want to experience , and take it from there. Make the gameplay satisfying Helping a player experience their fantasy is only half of the work. Start with the fantasy.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

Environment artist An environment artist creates a fantasy game world by adding buildings, landscapes, colorful backgrounds and props that match the game design. Game designers must work closely with other development team members, like developers and artists, to guarantee that the video game mechanics and elements work together smoothly.

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Game Errors

APRIL 19, 2023

While Japanese games have traditionally been associated with distinct gameplay mechanics and anime-style aesthetics, the line between Japanese and Western games has become increasingly blurred in recent years. How are Japanese Games vs Western Games different? Why does Japan dominate the video game industry?

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Game Errors

AUGUST 6, 2023

The story-rich fantasy game Baldur’s Gate 3 may be crashing randomly on your PC. This new epic RPG dark fantasy title is a top choice for a certain group of gamers. Third-party services: Third-party apps and services can also trigger crashing issues on this fantasy RPG. Why does my Baldur’s Gate 3 keep crashing?

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 24, 2023

To be specific, this surge has been a result of the dynamic audio-visual effects, the natural player-to-character interaction, photorealistic 3D graphics, and engaging levels, characters, and mechanics of the game. Let’s understand the array of features that create such next-level user experiences. Shared Experiences 6.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Feels as smooth as Meta’s WhatsApp or Apple’s iChat Solid mobile chat app with a desktop version that keeps conversations in perfect synch Minimal but well-crafted features like animated stickers, easy group chatting w/ sub-topics, etc. Eventually you can join leagues, trade the rarest cards as NFTs on marketplaces, and earn crypto rewards.

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Game Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Hey all, I’m back with the first volume in another Isekai light novel series that features pretty fun mechanics for this week’s Translation Necessary Thursday. For those who like: Minecraft, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Good Plot, and Great Characters. Not for those who don’t like: Any of the above.

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Game Dev Unchained

OCTOBER 16, 2024

He spoke about the early iterations of the game, where the mechanics of the Elemental Golem Card Puzzles were first tested, and how player feedback played a crucial role in refining the gameplay. Set in the war-torn dungeons of Hadrian’s Wall, the player begins as a prisoner seeking freedom.

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

With over 190+ million users, Dream11 is the world’s largest fantasy sports platform. Their site offers fantasy cricket, football, kabaddi, basketball, hockey, volleyball, handball, rugby, American football & baseball. Features include Auto Scaling group policies and cooldown periods to fine-tune dynamic scaling performance.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

Hello, dear friends and fantasy aficionados. This is the place where we bring you a monthly peek into the development process for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game developed using Unreal Engine 4 by women-lead Astral Clocktower Studios. Thanks for tuning in to another exciting issue of the Kristala dev blog! 3D Modeling.

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Yobob Games

AUGUST 11, 2022

There are complex design I have to think about when designing a game mechanic. Let me break down what that cumbersome of a job I had to do in order to get that farming mechanic implemented to the best of this engine could do. There are 4 problems I had to figure out when implementing a farming mechanic. 1) Animation.

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

The game boasts impressive graphics, unique gameplay mechanics, and a captivating storyline. Superhot VR This is a first-person shooter game with a unique feature where time moves only when the player moves. The game boasts stunning graphics and innovative gameplay mechanics. It also has a thought-provoking storyline.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With over 190+ million users, Dream11 is one of the world’s largest fantasy sports platform offering fantasy cricket, football, kabaddi, basketball, hockey, volleyball, handball, rugby, American football and baseball. We will also learn about some of the key design benefits for building it, key features offered by the service.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Although this is typically the only place where you can get a monthly peek into all the development that goes into Kristala—a 3D dark fantasy ARPG from female-lead Astral Clocktower Studios—things will soon be changing. Ready to see how things are going now in the fantasy world of Ailur? Let's dive in. Concept Art.

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Game Dev Unchained

OCTOBER 16, 2024

He spoke about the early iterations of the game, where the mechanics of the Elemental Golem Card Puzzles were first tested, and how player feedback played a crucial role in refining the gameplay. Set in the war-torn dungeons of Hadrian’s Wall, the player begins as a prisoner seeking freedom.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 14, 2024

was globally released on April 11, 2023, and is by far the biggest casual game launch in five years, featuring engaging gameplay that combines classic MONOPOLY elements with innovative mechanics. By focusing on player engagement and fresh mechanics, they created a free-to-play experience that truly resonates. MONOPOLY GO!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Hello, faithful feline-lovin' friends and fantasy aficionados! This is the only place where you'll receive a monthly, in-depth look into the entire development process for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game built in Unreal Engine 4 by the incredibly talented team at Astral Clocktower Studios. Trust us.we've got you covered.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 10, 2022

However, the gameplay in Dislyte is nothing new, adopting Lilith’s best practices for CCG-RPG games with validated gameplay, solid meta-features, and gacha-based monetization. What if a game mainly features unique worldbuilding instead of intriguing gameplay? The game is, in a way, a follow-up to the widely successful AFK Arena.

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Keith Burgun

APRIL 10, 2023

As I’ve gone through the Final Fantasy series recently , it’s notable that the games used to have secrets, and now, they pretty much don’t anymore. Final Fantasy IV In this spot in Final Fantasy IV , there are two visible rooms, and there’s a hidden passage that connects them, allowing the player to move between them.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 8, 2024

Cosmetics have included multiple new collection mechanisms that grant rewards when acquiring enough of a specific type. This is a standard mechanic (synergies) existing in all other autochess games, and in fact it was quite strange that it wasn’t featured in Clash Mini until now. Source: data.ai

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This is the place where we break down the development for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game currently in development by the talented team at women-owned indie games studios, Astral Clocktower Studios. Hey there, gorgeous! Welcome back to another exciting issue of the Kristala Dev blog.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Games like God of War: Chains of Olympus, Ghost of Sparta, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, and Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions broke new ground. The most distinctive feature of the device was its dual screens, with the lower touchscreen providing a novel method of input. What were some of the most popular games on the PSP?

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Big Games

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It features stunning visuals, inventive weaponry, and gameplay advancements, making it one of the standout titles for the platform. The game features captivating theme-based portals, each offering unique levels and challenges. The goal is to collect as many berries as possible while skillfully navigating through obstacles.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 6, 2023

Although the Tactile team has several titles under their portfolio, the well-known swapping mechanic is not very common among their games. Especially with their two most recent titles Lily’s Garden and Penny & Flo , Tactile has been a stronghold for story-driven puzzle games with the collapse mechanic.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

You're currently tuned in to the official Kristala Dev Blog, a monthly compilation of all the development done on our first game, Kristala: a Dark Fantasy ARPG created by women-owned indie game studio, Astral Clocktower Studios (hey, that's us!). The first official gameplay trailer for Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala. Behold, friends!

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SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Spacelords is a beautiful tactical sci-fi fantasy game with engaging lore and intense action that helps to push the game’s narrative along. It’s a simple game, with less lore and complexity than some of the other games on this list, but it’s a game with great mechanics and lively gameplay. Spacelords. UFO Online Invasion.

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