Episode 1

378: Mechanics We Hate

September 25, 2023 · 57:25

As a follow up to our episode on our favorite mechanics, a listener suggested we talk about which ones we hate! So we did!

(02:11) - Collect X of Y to Open the Boss Door
(13:27) - Adventure Game Puzzle Design
(21:08) - Finding Objects in 3D Spaces
(29:17) - Photography Mechanics
(38:11) - Microtransactions & Random Loot Drops 🙃
(47:37) - Text Parsers
(55:11) - Outro

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