What Makes Great Games Great? Game Design

What Makes Great Games Great? Game Design

Explore the fundamentals of game design and the science of deep engagement in this Unity conference talk. Delve into the concept of Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, examining its four key requirements and their practical applications in game development. Learn a simple visualization technique to retain this knowledge effectively. Discover insights on implicit goals, player-driven objectives, natural consequences, and the paradox of choice in game design. Gain valuable perspectives from industry expert Curtiss Murphy of MobilityWare as he shares his experiences and offers a rule of thumb for creating engaging games from a player's perspective.