The Well Developed Protagonist

Splatoon 2's Salmon Run: Booyah!

Variety in the Platforming Genre

Enjoyable Distractions

Randomness in Games

Instilling a Sense of Accomplishment in the Player

Poor Game Mechanics in the Sonic the Hedgehog Series

Forcing Tough Decisions onto the Player

Motivating the Player

Conveying High Stakes

The Value of Postgame Content

Creating Emotional Investment

The Well Developed Villain

Favorite Game Design Examples