Mechanics & Character Design - How Mario & Dark Souls Communicate Characters ~ Design Doc @DesignDoc
Mechanics & Character Design - How Mario & Dark Souls Communicate Characters ~ Design Doc  @DesignDoc
Uploaded May 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
NEW SERIES! Design Doc is a short-form lecture series that analyzes and explores various game design related topics with an emphasis on graphic design and visual communication.

Today, we explore how the designs of characters can be used to teach and simplify game mechanics

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