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Tag: haptic feedback in games

Applying the Play Principle to Your Micro-Interactions

Posted on March 3, 2025March 2, 2025 by Myles Blasonato in Analysis, Blog, Game Design

Game design isn’t just about the grand mechanics - it’s about the small, moment-to-moment interactions that make a game feel alive. Every action, from pressing a button to moving a character, should feel inherently satisfying. This is the foundation of The Play Principle - where every micro-interaction is designed to be engaging, playful, and rewarding...

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Making Gameplay Irresistibly Satisfying Using Game Juice

Posted on January 6, 2025January 9, 2025 by Myles Blasonato in Analysis, Blog, Game Design

“Game Juice” are those finely tuned feedback elements that take a game from being good to unforgettable. Game juice enhances player satisfaction by providing amplified feedback, enhancing immersion through context, and creating an emotional and sensory connection that makes every interaction feel impactful. I believe one of the key reasons Astro Bot is so awesome is because of the masterclass of game juice elements that are implemented into the game...

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