Longreads

Clickable gaming essays with a reason to exist.

Design ideas, combat breakdowns and UI storytelling written for players who enjoy thinking about why games feel the way they do.

Design Essay8 min read

The best slow games are not empty. They are games that know when to stop talking and let the player notice the world.

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Combat Design9 min read

A great boss fight does not simply block the player. It explains the game’s rules under pressure.

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UI Storytelling7 min read

The interface is not outside the game. It is one of the first places a world reveals its priorities.

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