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Anton Slashcev
Almost 10 years of experience in Product Management, Business Strategy, and Narrative Design. Consulting in Match-3 / Casual Narrative / Hybrid-casual market.
What makes movement in games feel fast?
What makes movement in games feel fast?
(spoiler: it’s not the speed parameter)
It’s the little details that create the feeling of velocity:
1. Camera Angle & FOV
↳ Lowering the camera and increasing FOV heightens the sense of motion.
2. VFX & Particles
↳ Dust, engine smoke, and wind particles enhance the illusion of speed.
3. Blur & Vignette
↳ Edge blur and a slight vignette immerse players more deeply.
4. Camera Shake
↳ A small shake adds intensity, but be careful not to overdo it.
5. Sound Effects
↳ The roar of an engine or rushing wind can make the experience more convincing than visuals alone.
These small tweaks make a game feel faster without changing the speed.
Video Source: Youtube Channel @rymd-raket
