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CRC Press Situational Game Design - Player Experience Book

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Shift your focus from formal systems to the heart of play with Situational Game Design by CRC Press. While many industry texts treat video games as isolated mechanics, this methodology offers a new way to design and critique games by concentrating on the player experience. It recognizes that playfulness happens when a game meets the right player, rather than being a static property of the software itself. This book provides a step-by-step guide that starts with simple concepts and builds toward a practical set of tools. You will learn how to create player-centric playful situations, giving you a fresh perspective on common design challenges. Whether you are looking to improve game critique or develop new mechanics, this text provides the framework needed to build better connections between your game and your audience.

Key Features

Focuses on player experience rather than just formal game systems to help create more engaging gameplay.

Offers a new methodology for designing and critiquing video games through a situational lens.

Provides a step-by-step progression from simple concepts to advanced design tools.

Develops practical tools specifically for creating player-centric playful situations.

Provides a fresh perspective on familiar design challenges for game developers.

Product Specifications

Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
10 November 2017
Listed Since
21 May 2017

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