How Game Design Can Be Your Friend
From Dark Souls to Ninja Gaiden, from Overwatch to Rocket League, from Shovel Knight to Super Mario. Every game has it's traps, it's secrets, difficulties and intuitive aspects.What makes a game "Well Designed"? How is Game Design responsible for a game being Difficult or Easy? What causes players to stonewall for hours against a boss, or defeat an area on their first run?I believe the best way to put it simply is to describe Game Design as 2 opposing forces. One side is always trying to challenge the player, while the other always trying to help the player. Let's take a
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                                        johnpery
Haha, this review made my day!
October 13, 2025 - 
                                    
                                        johnpery
Interesting review!
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                                        johnpery
nice
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                                        Vexwryn
Thanks so much for the nice comment Jeff. I hope you do give it a shot. It's a fantastic game, especially now that Zone 3 has been released!
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                                        jefrobo19844
nice review i gone check out this game good work and good writing
gr from jefrobo19844
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                                        Rhizz
I'm so jealous you got to pet the dog!
wish my last game gave me that privilegeJune 16, 2025 - 
                                    
                                        DrarryFare
Thank you Adrift!
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                                        Adrift842
Amazing. Very level headed review, would expect nothing less!
June 07, 2025