Unified Themes of Games

Jan 06, 2021 permanent    GameDesign

Schell says that the best games have unified themes in which every element of the game: mechanics, aesthetics, technology and story, each support the theme. Ideally, the theme would deeply resonate with the player or be based in truth.

References:

  • [[The Art of Game Design - A Book of Lenses (2nd Edition)]] (Chapter 6. The Elements Support a Theme)