“Gotcha!” game mechanics are as maligned as they are misunderstood. Let’s explore how these mechanics amplify (or cheapen) the experience.
Browsing: Op-Eds
Metroid Mike 64’s Mario Maker 2 creation is certainly enjoyable, but it just makes me want a real Super Mario Bros 5. even more.
“Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games” is a new YouTube channel from the creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros. Here’s why it’s worth your time.
Every great protagonist needs a great sidekick. In same cases, that side character even steals the spotlight. Here are 10 great examples.
Having trouble deciding which of director Jordan Peele’s horror movies is best? From Get Out to Nope, here’s all Jordan Peele movies ranked.
Learn how the Mass Effect trilogy defined a gaming generation with its role-playing choices, DLC controversy, over-marketed ending, and more.
I ranked all 105 Hollow Knight characters from worst to best, based on their battle skills and overall value to the narrative.
Elden Ring’s Stake of Marika is a great mechanic that’s vastly underused. Let’s explore the missed potential for this accessibility mechanic.
Is simplicity good for game design? Learn the pros and cons through the lenses of Dragon Ball FighterZ, Final Fantasy XIV, and Evil Genius 2.
Elden Ring is a great game with phenomenal dungeons and bosses, but much of the experience is bogged down by its ambitious open world.