Anton Slashcev

Want to review a new game like a pro? 𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁. Before diving in, understand the landscape. • Read user reviews in app stores • Play 3-5 competitor games • Take screenshots of key moments • Analyze gameplay tempo, monetization strategies, and engagement hooks 𝟮. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗲. 1️⃣ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: • Does it engage from the start? • Is the user flow intuitive? • Do mechanics fit together? • Are objectives and progression clear? • Is monetization appealing or intrusive? 2️⃣ 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: • Is the tutorial effective? • Do mechanics evolve or get repetitive? • Are boosters balanced? • Does level design introduce challenges? • Are UI, art, and social mechanics well-integrated? • Are ads and offers well-placed? • Any bugs or glitches? 𝟯. 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀. Once you’ve played, dig into the data. • […]

Games aren’t just about mechanics. They’re about emotions.Here’s how to design games that evoke emotions:🎮 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 • Systems: Mechanics, core loop, difficulty• Emotions: Fun, curiosity, and mastery📈 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡• Systems: Unlocks, skill trees, rewards• Emotions: Anticipation, joy, and the drive to push forward🎨 𝗔𝗥𝗧 & 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡• Systems: Cohesive style, animations, characters• Emotions: Immersion, exploration, and game feel🖥 𝗨𝗜 & 𝗨𝗫• Systems: Screens, user flow, icons• Emotions: Intuitive understanding and smooth navigation📚 𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦• Systems: Soft & hard tutorials, visual hints• Emotions: Competence and those satisfying “aha” moments💰 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡• Systems: Offers, ads, in-game currency• Emotions: Balancing "pain" with fairness and value 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗦• Systems: Events, leaderboards, challenges• Emotions: FOMO, excitement, and social engagementDon’t just build game systems. Build experiences players will feel.

Who’s actually playing your game? Understanding your players is key to designing experiences they’ll love. One of the best ways to do that: Use 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙡𝙚'𝙨 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙮𝙥𝙚𝙨 to identify what motivates them. Here’s a quick breakdown: 💀 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 • What drives them: Dominance • How they play: Raid others, trash talk, dominate in PvP • How to design for them: Competitive modes, ranked ladders, PvP arenas (while keeping toxicity in check) 🏆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 • What drives them: Rewards and mastery • How they play: Grind levels, complete quests, collect rare items • How to design for them: Clear progression systems, leaderboards, milestone rewards 💬 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 • What drives them: Connection and collaboration • How they play: Chat, form guilds, join co-op missions • How to design for them: Robust social features, friend lists, community events 🧭 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 • What drives […]

Daily Bonus Guide 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: • Players log in daily to claim rewards. • The more consecutive days they log in, the better the rewards. • Progress is tracked in a clear, calendar-style window. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: • Daily habits = long-term retention. • Rewards trigger FOMO and motivation. • Easy to combine with push notifications. • Monetizable through Rewarded Ads. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: 🔹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 • Keep it simple: "Daily Reward," "Daily Bonus," or "Daily Login." • Optional: add a short note about why it's worth logging in. 🎁 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 • Rewards get better with each consecutive login. • Miss a day? Progress resets to day 1. • Streaks keep players motivated. ⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿 • Shows exactly when the next reward is available. • Adds transparency and urgency. 📊 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗿 • Visualizes long-term milestones. […]

How to Design a Winstreak 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹?• They reward players for consecutive wins • They boost session length and levels played per day ⏳ • They motivate players to avoid losing, just to keep the streak alive𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? • Unlocks after a certain level • Winning a "qualification" level starts the streak • Players see the streak's conditions and rewards in the event window • If they lose, the streak resets (unless they pay to continue 💎) 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁? Because it’s smart psychology: • It creates a strong desire to keep the streak going • It drives booster and currency usage • It’s especially effective on tough levels 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁? • 3-step win streak: three levels, each with bigger rewards • 5-step win streak: five levels, […]

What makes a game fun? 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝘂𝗻: • Challenge – Balanced difficulty that tests skills without feeling frustrated. • Flow – Smooth transitions that keep players immersed. • Mastery – Mechanics that reward learning and improvement. 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Short-term goals – Quick wins like leveling up or finding collectibles. • Mid-term objectives – Progress across multiple sessions, unlocking abilities and completing quests. • Long-term missions – Emotional engagement through bigger goals, like restoring a world or climbing the leaderboard. 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: • Surprise – Easter eggs, unexpected rewards, and story twists. • Humor – Lighthearted moments that make you smile. • Achievement – The rush of beating a tough level or earning a rare trophy. 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: • Visuals – Vibrant colors and smooth transitions. • Audio – Responsive sounds and adaptive music. • Tactile feedback […]

Many studios design games backwards. They start with: • UI/UX • Visual effects • Animations • Sound and music But polish can't save a weak game. The real magic? It starts at the core. Great games are built from the inside out. There are 3 layers you need to get right: 𝟭. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 🕹️This is the heart of your game. • Fun mechanics • Core loop • Game feel • Risk and reward • Clear objectives If this isn’t strong, nothing else matters. 𝟮. 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 🔄Once the core works, build around it. • Progression • Difficulty curve • Resource management • Skills and upgrades • Social features This keeps players coming back. 𝟯. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 🎨Now make it beautiful. • Art style • Narrative and lore • World map • Environment details • Animations This makes your game memorable. So […]