Lessons Learned From Balan Wonderworld | Dissecting Design, Game Design Video
13For this Dissecting Design, I took a look at Balan Wonderworld and the lessons game designers can learn from the mistakes it made in terms of platforming and UI/UX design. Dissecting Designs are normally a patreon goal incentive, but sometimes I get inspired to make one like here.
0:00 Intro
1:37 The Good
4:15 1 Button Mishaps
10:26 Flat Levels
15:07 Too Retro
24:50 Conclusion
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