Logic Simplified

AUGUST 14, 2023

One vital approach used during game development is playtesting. So, what is playtesting and how is it an essential part of game development? What is a playtest? A playtest is a method to see what works in terms of gameplay mechanics. Let’s find out.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Beta 11 was a huge milestone in Cogmind development, having completed a comprehensive review of all items and their stats and mechanics in order to rebalance where necessary, a process I wrote about in detail last year. As part of this drive, for months I’ve been creating over 100 new items, most of them including new mechanics.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 3, 2024

My brother Zhanko does the programming part, while my stronger side is 3D art and level design”, explains Bobby Mojsovski. The collaboration extends to game mechanics and gameplay loops, where player feedback plays a crucial role in shaping the final product. “Talk with the players and do lots of playtesting.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 30, 2023

We had three very different games that we spent around two weeks on each, developing them up to a point where we could playtest them with other people”, says Mason. According to Lead Artist Alex Ritchie the visual style was born out of necessity: “Because of the quick turnaround for prototyping all the art was simple to save time.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 20, 2023

We had three very different games that we spent around two weeks on each, developing them up to a point where we could playtest them with other people”, says Mason. According to Lead Artist Alex Ritchie the visual style was born out of necessity: “Because of the quick turnaround for prototyping all the art was simple to save time.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 24, 2023

Combining these elements with sim mechanics meant we could come up with some exciting, innovative gameplay.” But it took some tweaking to get the right balance. The team of White Star Studios closely monitored the results of early playtest sessions. The more complex a mechanic is, the more guidance players will need.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This will help you shape the gameplay art style, mechanics, and general experience. Upon establishing your audience, brainstorm unique features and game mechanics. Therefore, you should consider integrating mechanics that enable players to gather, evolve, trade, and customize their NFT-based assets.

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