Simplifying Game Mechanics Using Systemic Abstraction

Great games aren’t always built on ultra-realistic details - often, they're driven by clear, stylish, and deliberately simplified interactions. This approach, known as Systemic Abstraction, prioritises essential gameplay experiences and player enjoyment over technical complexity or strict realism...

Designing Accessible Games That Still Feel Immersive

In immersive games, nothing should break the fantasy - not even the features meant to help more players enjoy them. Traditional accessibility tools often pull players out of the experience with overlays, system menus, or overt toggles. But what if accessibility was built into the world itself? That’s the idea behind Diegetic Accessibility - designing support tools within the game’s fiction so they enhance immersion instead of breaking it...