Weird Game Design. How?
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What happens when you mix real-world inspiration, a wildly original vision, and some truly wacky design choices? You get Katamari Damacy – one of the most delightfully bizarre and brilliant games ever made. In this video, we reverse-engineer the magic behind the sticky-ball-rolling classic and unpack what makes its game design so unforgettable.
From Keita Takahashi’s clear design pillars (novelty, humor, ease of understanding, and joy) to the quirky controls and brilliant level scaling, we explore how this game managed to be silly and serious, simple and ingenious.
We’ll talk core mechanics, real-world inspirations, why low-poly art, and how weird characters and cotton-candy-flavored soundtracks can turn a prototype into a masterpiece.
Whether you're a #GameDev, #IndieDev, or just a fan of awesome games, this one’s for you.
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