not just balance
Posted on August 20 2023
Dota 2 has remained a success for over a decade now. I think a large part of this is down to how the game is balanced, or, more appropriately, how it's not.
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i have a few problems with tears of the kingdom
Posted on June 4 2023
im sorry everyone
i broke jusant's controls, but that's a good thing
Posted on May 2 2023
Jusant's controls, while innovative, are easily exploitable. But is that actually a bad thing?
shadows of doubt is a procedural detective simulator, but wait, it's actually good
Posted on May 2 2023
Shadows of Doubt is not only my game of the year so far, it's one of the most ambitious games I've ever played. Which is strange, because it doesn't sound like a great idea on paper. How have the developers exceeded my expectations?
terra nil is a game without friction
Posted on April 2 2023
Terra Nil seemed like a promising game about reclaiming the world in the aftermath of ecological disaster. Unfortunately, it's let down by a vitally key ingredient.
the finals is what battlefield could never be
Posted on March 25 2023
The playtest for The Finals is over, but I'm still thinking about it. Let's talk about how it might just meet potential that Battlefield never did.