When players think back on their favourite characters, they don’t usually remember the exact stats or story beats first. What sticks in memory are the moves - the verbs that define how a character interacts with their world. From Ryu’s Hadouken to Sonic’s spin dash, these aren’t just mechanics, they’re the foundation of player identity. Movesets are how players embody characters, and they’re one of the most overlooked but powerful tools in game design...
