One of my first games created in the RTS genre was Our Planet is Dying, a spaceship-themed game
Offworld Trading Company – Loop-creating Resources
Tag: Strategy Games
5 Great GDC Talks for Game Designers
GDC is one of the most important gaming events. It’s a great place to network and also to hear amazing talks given by experienced game developers in many areas. In this new post, I have selected 5 GDC talks that I think will be very useful for you.
Before We Leave – Economy Analysis
There are games with very innovative mechanics that seem familiar, although new. There are other games that have stunning graphics. And there are others like “Before We Leave” that have both. The economy of the game is innovative, yet easy to grasp. How can you achieve this balance?
Replicating Real World Systems
To learn Systems Design you first have to understand Systems Thinking. Once you are already familiar with real-world systems, you’ll notice that they are everywhere. But the real power is achieved once you’re able to translate a well-known real-world system to a game world…
Player Decision in the Book of Laws
Frostpunk’s Book of Laws can seem like a regular tech tree, but behind its (not so) innocent appearance, you can find a source of well-crafted opportunities for players to make meaningful decisions about the people in their colony. Can humanising these characters have an influence on players’ decisions?