Rules of Open World Game Design - 80 Level Podcast
Join 80 Level Podcast for a deep dive into game design with Jamie Smith, Principal Game Designer at People Can Fly. We discuss the core principles that make open world games stand out. Jamie shares how to design captivating gameplay mechanics, maintain player engagement, and balance form and function. If you're a game developer or simply fascinated by the world of video games, this episode uncovers the creative and technical aspects that drive the industry forward.
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Some examples in the video used by Jamie
Yakuza
• Yakuza 0 Free Roam
• Yakuza 0 ALL Minigames
Fallout: New Vegas Map
http://www.gamemapscout.com/falloutne...
The player starts at Goodsprings (to the left of the map), meaning they can only go up, right, or down
Elden Ring
https://mapgenie.io/elden-ring/maps/t...
Super Mario
• The Brilliance of Mario's Movement in Supe...
Destiny 2
• 100 PvP Sniper Headshots Compilation | Des...
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