Ask a Game Dev

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I don't think that we'll ever see pre-rendered cutscenes go away permanently. As in-engine rendering improves, AAA games will likely move away from pre-rendered cutscenes but AAA games are far from the only games that use cutscenes and have engines that can render high quality cinematic visuals (e.g.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 20, 2024

With a knack for puzzle, arcade, and simulation games. Adding 3D characters and animations to the story livens it up, but mainly complicates the production of an existing story. In many puzzle games, there is a common event involving completing specific actions to collect certain items for rewards. I know, shocking).

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Played with Fire

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Astronomical observatory simulator, manipulating telescope POV, rotating planets on lens display like dioramas or puzzle boxes, relaxing, immersive 360 experience in space, UX pillars: precision, real-time, comfortable distances, avoiding locomotion sickness. . ✓ Poses & Suggestive shapes / animations (hand & object).

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Raph Koster

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Highly narrative, intricate puzzles, and immersive storytelling. We used the term actively on MUD-Dev back in the day, making the distinction between simulation and “stagecraft.” MUD2 had far more simulation than MUDs did in the 90s … or any MMOs today! UO had that for simulation reasons. Enter “simulationism.”

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

none of Dishonored's morality system and I think this is good, the "stealth puzzle = humane cage free assassination" philosophy has aged poorly imo 69% less stealth. where the main drawback is you're still vulnerable during the 2 second execution animation. but you can only safely do this if you have 50% or more health already.

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