What are some of the best designed video games
A look at some of the most thoughtfully designed games from both a technical and creative perspective.
As someone who spends a lot of time thinking about systems design in hardware verification, I find it fascinating to apply the same analytical lens to video games. Great game design, like great hardware design, requires careful attention to feedback loops, state machines, and user experience.
Some of my favorites for their design elegance: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for its physics engine and emergent gameplay, Dark Souls for its precise hitbox and timing systems, and Tetris for its timeless simplicity and depth.
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