Game Design Essentials: Tools, Theories and Techniques
Harness the power of game design, psychology and systems thinking to understand your players and how games work.
4.19 (395 reviews)
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4.5 hours
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Feb 2025
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$84.99
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What you will learn
Learn to design games understanding all their constitutive parts and how they connect with each other
Learn to play games like a game designer (Analytical play)
Understand Systems Thinking to understand our world and existing games to transfer those experiences into your own games
Use the Design Thinking method to improve your design process
Use psychology to understand your players and create more directed experiences
Create spreadsheet simulations to balance your games
Use GDD and pitching to communicate with your team and different stakeholders
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Our Verdict
Game Design Essentials: Tools, Theories and Techniques covers fundamental concepts with clear explanations and engaging assignments. While some aspects like pace and practical examples could benefit from improvement, the course remains a valuable starting point for aspiring game designers who want to grasp industry-level tools and theories.
What We Liked
- Excellent coverage of game design fundamentals, highly recommended for beginners
- Instructor has industry experience and shares valuable resources for further learning
- Well-structured assignments to practice concepts, with quick Discord support
- Engaging instructor, clear explanations, and a companion website for additional content
Potential Drawbacks
- Delivery can be slow-paced, potentially causing loss of interest or difficulty following along
- Lack of in-depth topics and practical insights throughout the course
- Limited visual examples and game deconstructions for better understanding
- Presentation of materials could be improved to enhance learning experience
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30/03/2020
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01/12/2023
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