Radiator Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

I completed the main campaign in Redfall ( official site, Steam , also on Game Pass), a 4 player co-op open world shooter by Arkane Austin, who's mostly known for detailed single player story-filled action games. There are two open world regions, Redfall Commons and Burial Point.

Studios 98

Studios Co-op Open World Cutscenes 98

Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

That’s the core concept from Voodoo. Masters of simulation, this studio is renowned for making popular sim games for mobile. We don’t see this often enough in casual simulation games, but there is a lovely open-world feel to this game. We’ve seen a few more simulation titles hit the charts this year.

Mobile Gaming 98

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Mechanics 98

Game Designing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Both are open-world action-adventure games with fantasy elements and similar mechanics. Rather, each game is made great by a purposeful use of atmosphere that helps to communicate the developers’ vision for the world and how the player should feel about it. Compare two games Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring.

Games 136

Games Mechanics Fantasy Art 136

Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This is done through a combination of excellent game flow, thoroughly developed stories, and extreme realism by using modern graphics. Video games that integrate elements to create a “realistic and open world” aim to be more than just a source of entertainment. The game evoked an array of human emotions.

Development 52

Development Mechanics Games Game Design 52

Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 17, 2023

5 Simulation Games (revenue -18%, downloads +16%) Roblox , which brought well over a billion Dollars in 2021, declined by 27% in 2022 while not losing downloads. At the same time, cross-platform open-world RPG Genshin Impact continues to break new ground, crossing its $3 Billion in IAP Spend in Q2 2022.

Mobile Gaming 52

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Sandbox 52