Anton Slashcev

What makes a game fun? 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝘂𝗻: • Challenge – Balanced difficulty that tests skills without feeling frustrated. • Flow – Smooth transitions that keep players immersed. • Mastery – Mechanics that reward learning and improvement. 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Short-term goals – Quick wins like leveling up or finding collectibles. • Mid-term objectives – Progress across multiple sessions, unlocking abilities and completing quests. • Long-term missions – Emotional engagement through bigger goals, like restoring a world or climbing the leaderboard. 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: • Surprise – Easter eggs, unexpected rewards, and story twists. • Humor – Lighthearted moments that make you smile. • Achievement – The rush of beating a tough level or earning a rare trophy. 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: • Visuals – Vibrant colors and smooth transitions. • Audio – Responsive sounds and adaptive music. • Tactile feedback […]

Many studios design games backwards. They start with: • UI/UX • Visual effects • Animations • Sound and music But polish can't save a weak game. The real magic? It starts at the core. Great games are built from the inside out. There are 3 layers you need to get right: 𝟭. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 🕹️This is the heart of your game. • Fun mechanics • Core loop • Game feel • Risk and reward • Clear objectives If this isn’t strong, nothing else matters. 𝟮. 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 🔄Once the core works, build around it. • Progression • Difficulty curve • Resource management • Skills and upgrades • Social features This keeps players coming back. 𝟯. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 🎨Now make it beautiful. • Art style • Narrative and lore • World map • Environment details • Animations This makes your game memorable. So […]

Gamedev Career Guide 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲---- Industry Knowledge: ----1. Watch streamers – learn what grabs their attention2. Research the market – use tools like AppMagic or VG Insights3. Read player reviews – Steam, Reddit, App Store are goldmines4. Play new games and analyze them – what works, what doesn’t?5. Stay updated with industry news via PocketGamer, Gamasutra, or IGN---- Develop Skills: ----6. Find a mentor for feedback and guidance7. Create small games in UGC (mods, prototypes)8. Join a small team – build portfolio projects together9. Participate in game jams like Ludum Dare or Global Game Jam10. Take free courses on YouTube – channels like Brackeys and The Cherno are great!𝟭𝟭. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴:🎮 Game Jams: • Ludum Dare (https://ludumdare.com/), • Itch_io Game Jams (https://itch.io/jams), • Global Game Jam (https://globalgamejam.org/), • GMTK Game Jam (https://lnkd.in/ecSD6V_K)📚 Learning: • Brackeys (https://lnkd.in/gChH3YcW) […]

Lava Quest Breakdown 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁?1. 100 players tournament + win streak. 2. A race through consecutive levels. 3. No room for failure.4. Imagine if Squid Game became an event in casual games :) Originally popularized by Royal Match, this format is now a staple in top casual games. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? • Players join a group of 100 random participants. • They must complete 5-7 levels without failing. • Losing a level means elimination. • Winners split the total reward pool. • If eliminated, players must wait 30 minutes before retrying. • The event lasts 24 hours before resetting. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? Psychology plays a huge role: • Loss aversion keeps players engaged, they’ll spend resources to avoid losing. • The shared reward pool fuels competition and urgency. • Short-term goals encourage extended play sessions. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 […]

How to Design Daily Missions 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 + 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 • Simple, straightforward tasks with quick payoffs • Example: “Complete 3 levels” or “Collect 10 items” • Immediate gratification fuels longer play sessions 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀 • Daily missions for quick engagement • Tie them to weekly/monthly goals for sustained interest • Example: “Finish 5 daily missions in a week” to unlock exclusives 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 • Require real participation, not just passive logins • Example: “Win 5 battles” or “Use 3 different weapons” • Drives mastery of game mechanics 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 • Simple starter tasks for newcomers • Gradually increase complexity for veterans • Keep missions challenging but fair 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 • High spenders crave premium rewards • Free players lean toward resource-focused tasks • Aligning with preferences = stronger engagement 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? • Retention: […]