Fighting Mechanics Puzzle Racing 
Game Refinery
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
If executed correctly, introducing new mechanics in this way can be an easy win, enabling developers to test out player preferences, broaden motivational appeal, boost user acquisition, and enhance player engagement – all without drastically altering the core gameplay. What’s particularly interesting about this archetype is its rarity.
Game Refinery
MAY 4, 2023
In the past, hybridization was mainly seen in 4X strategy games that merged with puzzle and idle RPG mechanics , but in recent months this phenomenon has spread to titles of all shapes and sizes across the market – not just the hybrid-casual genre. Mechanically, the mode is relatively similar to Blizzard’s Hearthstone.
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Big Games
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Players can join Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer as they embark on epic quests, solving intricate puzzles, facing dynamic combat challenges, and exploring breathtaking environments. Unicorn Run also introduces flying powers and shooting mechanics to help you achieve higher scores, adding an extra layer of excitement to the gameplay.
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 17, 2023
In terms of revenue, the genres that took the most damage were: #1 Racing (revenue -28%, downloads +8%) The genre was down early a third down due to a decline across all titles. And unlike Racing, Shooter games also generally saw a decline in downloads as well. while the net revenues declined by 11% to $38.2B. Until next week. ?
Game Designing
APRIL 16, 2022
Players would navigate through various levels of traps, puzzles, and enemies to claim victory. There are two sections per level and puzzles to solve along the way. While the fighting genre that was popular in the 1980s had faded, this Double Dragon Advance version hearkened back to those times, but in the 3D era.
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 29, 2024
Events with different mechanics sometimes complement each other, but at other times they divert players' attention, resulting in reduced activity and monetization. We had a case with an event based on merge mechanics. They just liked the mechanics and continued playing until the event had ended. Try different combos, too.
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 14, 2020
Alrighty then, lets kick off the predictions with the Puzzle genre! Puzzle Games Continued to Grow. Puzzle genre is the second largest, after strategy games, on mobile in terms of in-app purchases. Last year Puzzle games generated a whopping $4.5Bn in IAP revenues while growing 18% year-on-year.
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