Tag: narrative-design

Written by Dan Felder

How to turn Tutorials into Rewards

Got a complex game? Have you tried turning the tutorial into a 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝? Curiosity is one of the strongest drivers of human motivation. It can even override rationality and survival instincts. If you put a sign on a door that says “whatever you do, DO NOT OPEN THIS DOOR” we all know people are going […]

Written by Dan Felder

How a Killer Opening can Save a Project

The first few mintues of your game make a crazy amount of difference. Getting Over It worked because people knew what they were getting into. In the opening dev explains the point of the game and what’s about to happen. He tells you that this is a game about the frustration of starting over. You’re […]