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Why Are Punishing Games So Addictive? – Design Delve

By JM8 February 14, 2023
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Design Delve, JM8 delves into the designs of punishing game mechanics in games like Hades and Dark Souls and why they are so addictive addicting

In this episode of Design Delve, JM8 delves into the designs of punishing game mechanics in games like Hades and Dark Souls and why they’re so addictive.

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