The Problem With Modern Games

By Overload

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Why do games feel boring? A game can be packed with content and progression systems and still feel empty. This is what we as indie devs need to fix. Modern games keep you busy with rewards and systems, but busy isn't fun and the core action often stops being fun on its own. This is where the fun leaks out and the one question that brings it back. 🔔 Subscribe for more game design tips! https://www.youtube.com/@overload-gamedev?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Discord: https://discord.gg/fwVWguY5VF 🚀 Wishlist my game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2489610/TrishuDrift/ Timestamps: 0:00 The game that didn't feel fun 2:20 When rewards replace play 3:21 Convenience shrinks the world 6:03 Why devs design it this way 8:49 The friction test 10:16 Would it still be fun with nothing to unlock? //About me: My name is Jan. I have been working in game development and coding for over 12 years. I am working hard to publish Videos, which can be anything from tutorials, devlogs, and to Asset-/Game-Revi

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