About this episode
The episode explores the creative possibilities within the game Dreams and questions its gameplay experience.
From bizarre meme levels to genuinely impressive creations, Dreams lets players make almost anything. But does that freedom translate into a great game, or something easier to admire than actually play?
Topics covered
- game design
- player creativity
- game mechanics
- video game analysis
- user-generated content
Keywords
- Dreams
- game design
- user-generated content
- video games
- creativity
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Dreams
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