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Game Design Critic Joshua Bycer is back with another entry in the Game Design Deep Series to focus on the youngest genre yet: soulslikes. Over a decade, From Software defined a new genre that has led to studios chasing after them hit after hit. In this book, Josh will cover the history of the genre and popular soulslike games of the 2010s and discuss what aspects of design make a game a soulslike.

  • The first book looking at the history of the genre
  • A breakdown of both action and RPG design for fans and designers of both
  • A lesson on difficulty in games and why harder doesn't mean better

Game Design Deep Dive

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 2 January 2024
      ISBN-13 9781032581156
      978-1032581156
      ISBN-10 1032581158

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Game Design Critic Joshua Bycer is back with another entry in the Game Design Deep Series to focus on the youngest genre yet: soulslikes. Over a decade, From Software defined a new genre that has led to studios chasing after them hit after hit. In this book, Josh will cover the history of the genre and popular soulslike games of the 2010s and discuss what aspects of design make a game a soulslike.

      • The first book looking at the history of the genre
      • A breakdown of both action and RPG design for fans and designers of both
      • A lesson on difficulty in games and why harder doesn't mean better

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