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A review by beardybot
Uncertainty in Games by Greg Costikyan
4.0
I have a bit of a problem with the author's assertion that puzzles aren't games, especially as he later expands his definition to include puzzles, while explicitly excluding them.
I don't believe this really detracts from the essay; Costikyan's perspective alone makes it a really worthwhile read, and the way in which he breaks down a variety of games, genres and systems provides a very different insight into game design.
Most of all, I spent most of this read wanting to fiddle around designing a game, so, job done?
I don't believe this really detracts from the essay; Costikyan's perspective alone makes it a really worthwhile read, and the way in which he breaks down a variety of games, genres and systems provides a very different insight into game design.
Most of all, I spent most of this read wanting to fiddle around designing a game, so, job done?