079: How to Make a Good Game Bad

Game:

•  Big Picture: Poor communication, taking control from player
•  Unskippable filler content/cutscenes
•  Bad default controls
•  Horrible marketing
•  Constant waiting
•  Removing interaction indicators
• Examples: Skyrim, Celeste, Breath of the Wild

 Develop:

•  Communicate clearly
•  Have multiple people test it
•  Don't make assumptions about player mindset
•  Don't waste people's time

 Repeat:

•  How could you ruin your favorite game?
•  How could you fix a game with one fatal flaw?
•  Some weeks, you don't need a tip.

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Chapters

• 1:15 Game
• 18:36 Develop
• 28:23 Repeat