Tips and best practices for game design — avoid mistakes and build better, more engaging games.
If you’re making a game, art consistency matters a lot more than most people think at first. It keeps your world feeling believable, helps players connect with your story, and just plain makes everything look more polished. But actually achieving…
If you’re building projects all by yourself, juggling design and programming can feel like running two marathons at the same time. I’ve been there plenty of times. Designing what the user sees while also handling all the code that powers…
Characters are the heart of any storydriven game. Whether it’s a sprawling RPG or a tight narrative adventure, strong and engaging characters turn good gameplay into a memorable experience. Maybe you’ve noticed how much players talk about their favorite game…
Color theory often flies under the radar for many players, but in game development, it comes up a lot because of how much it shapes the entire vibe of a space. Game worlds aren’t just built with polygons and textures;…
Crafting a compelling game narrative feels a bit like building an invisible bridge between players and your world. Whether I’m thinking through a character’s backstory, mapping out epic quests, or weaving in secret lore, a good story can turn a…
If you’ve ever played a game that kept calling you back long after you finished it, you’ve experienced true replayability. Whether it’s getting back into a favorite RPG, shuffling up a classic board game, or tackling a roguelike for the…
Getting into game design can be an exciting ride, but it’s easy to fall into some classic traps that make your game less fun or even totally unplayable. I’ve run into a lot of these firsthand, so I want to…
Level design in games plays a pretty major behind-the-scenes role in keeping players coming back for more. When I first started thinking seriously about why some games just didn’t grab me for long while others ate up my weekends, I…
Using feedback loops in game development can genuinely change how players get involved with and enjoy a game. When you tap into the right types of feedback, whether it comes from players, the game’s internal mechanics, or even your own…
Creating a smooth and eye-catching user interface for an indie game is a bigger deal than a lot of new devs might think. A confusing or unattractive UI can actually stop players from giving your awesome world a real chance.…