Some of the best gameplay decisions begin with a simple question: “Do I push my luck, or walk away now?” Maybe the player has collected valuable resources deep inside dangerous territory. Continuing could double the…
Strategic Gameplay
Designing Interconnected Mechanics for Deep Strategic Gameplay
A game does not become strategically deep simply because it contains dozens of mechanics. You can give players crafting, combat, trading, diplomacy, research, stealth, and character upgrades, but if those systems barely affect one another,…