Radiator Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

There's a Portal-like moment where you escape the puzzle. Can't wait for the full frontal in the next game!) Wayward Strand by ghost pattern This is a young adult sidescrolling storybook sort of game about hanging out on a steampunk airship recommissioned as a flying hospital / retirement home in rural Australia circa 1980.

Indy 52

Indy Film Games Puzzle 52

Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This is similar to my tactics games writeup and Enderal (huge Skyrim mod) writeup where I spoil some interesting game designer / systems design things. I don't discuss much of the game narrative. I assume general game design knowledge but minimal Deathloop-specific knowledge.

Fighting 52

Fighting NPC Puzzle AI 52

Raph Koster

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

There were creative worlds such as MOOs where anyone could build anything. Maaaybe Roblox could be considered this, but really Roblox is more oriented around making games than any MOO was. Earlier in MUD design, these zones even “repopped” all at once. This, in fact, was what my signature design style was.

Sandbox 64

Sandbox Simulation Content Scripting 64

Radiator Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

A broughlike is a variation on a roguelike named after designer Michael Brough , who has spoken before on his design patterns like square tiles, orthogonal movement, turn parity, glitching, limited info, simple maze designs, minimal resources. A dense randomized mini-chess puzzle where everything matters.

Code 52

Code Educational Education Prototyping 52

Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The tutorial phase doesn't adequately prepare players for the intricacies of the game, leading to confusion and potential player churn. Addressing the initial learning curve, introducing enticing mid-game offers, and refining unlocking progression are essential for the game’s long-term success.

Mobile 113

Mobile Mobile Mobile Gaming Concepts 113

Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The tutorial phase doesn't adequately prepare players for the intricacies of the game, leading to confusion and potential player churn. Addressing the initial learning curve, introducing enticing mid-game offers, and refining unlocking progression are essential for the games long-term success.

Mobile 52

Mobile Mobile Mobile Gaming Concepts 52