Sometimes an entire video game can be hard, othertimes there are hard bosses, but then there are games where there’s just one level that cranks up the challenge to unrealistic levels. It is natural ...

Level design shapes how players experience a game, from the way they move through spaces to how they uncover its secrets. Strong layouts balance the core mechanics with pacing, flow, and opportunities ...

The satisfaction of solving a puzzle is inherent. You learn the rules of the game, then you’re presented with a challenge that tests your knowledge of those rules. The predictability is calming, and ...

Evan is a Communications student based in Edmonton, Alberta. Formerly a sports writer, he was drawn to Game Rant by his longtime passion for video games. An avid gamer since the age of 13, Evan has ...

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Level design is the quiet force behind the most memorable gaming moments, from the adrenaline rush of Mirror’s Edge parkour to the puzzle mastery of Portal 2. It weaves together art, psychology, and ...

Great mobile game design is a little like a great film soundtrack – if it’s done well, you shouldn’t notice it. Unfortunately, this also makes it all too easy to overlook the amazing detail that goes ...