You think you know your games? Let’s put your visual memory to the test. Match the HUD or UI description to the game. Choose the correct option. 1. A circular health bar in the top-left, with stamina and magic stacked below. The UI disappears when not in combat.A. SkyrimB. Elden RingC. Horizon Zero DawnD. God…
Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment (DDA) is a system where a game adapts to your skill in real-time. If you’re struggling, enemies might become weaker or more forgiving. If you’re excelling, the game may ramp up the challenge. It’s a divisive tool in game design—some see it as inclusive, others as manipulative. Supporters argue that DDA: In…
The “endgame” is what keeps players engaged after the main story ends. In RPGs, MMOs, looter-shooters, and live-service titles, a strong endgame is critical for retention. But not every endgame is created equal—and not every grind feels worthwhile. A compelling endgame offers: Games like Destiny 2 and Warframe build their identities around long-tail content. Weekly…
AI companions have come a long way from clunky sidekicks to emotionally resonant co-stars. Early iterations were often passive or poorly scripted—characters who got in the way more than they helped. But in modern story-driven games, companions are now essential to narrative depth, immersion, and gameplay synergy. In Half-Life 2, Alyx Vance set a new…
Simulation games strive to replicate real-life systems, environments, and challenges—but does more realism always mean more fun? The answer isn’t so simple. Realism can enhance immersion and learning, but it can also introduce complexity that frustrates or overwhelms. Games like Microsoft Flight Simulator and Assetto Corsa aim for hyperrealism. Players must consider air pressure, tire…