How to Judge a Game's Design Thanks to Achievements | Critical Thought (Game Design Lessons)

How to Judge a Game's Design Thanks to Achievements | Critical Thought (Game Design Lessons)

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For today's critical thought we're talking about how achievements can be used to track the success of a game's design by user retention.
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