026: Forager + Addictive Gameplay

In this episode, we discuss...

• Pacing
• Addictive gameplay
• Color pallets
• Rewarding players
• Level Design

Game:

• Addictive gameplay
• Slot Machine feeling
• Every moment an MMO level-up
• Fast paced
• Highly saturated color pallet
• Total and complete absorption in the gameplay loop, but oddly high stress

Develop:

• How does this game hook me so hard?
• Would this game have the same impact with a less saturated color pallet?
• Is it possible to feel relaxed while playing this game?
• How much stimulation is too much, in my own projects?

Questions for your own projects:

• How stressful do you want your game to be?
• Where will your stress come from? (pacing, challenge, etc.)
• How do you reward your players?
• How often do you reward your players?
• What psychological effect does your color pallet have on the player?
• Is your game fun, addictive, neither, or both? And which do you want?

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