What Makes a Great Deckbuilder? Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2026-09-17 | What Makes a Great Deckbuilder?
The Greatest Videogame Genre You Didnt Know Existed Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2024-10-08 | Check out Tim Cain! youtube.com/@CainOnGamesSupport the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotHave you ever left utterly, completely lost when playing a videogame? It can sometimes be pretty frustrating - but, more often than not, that confusion and stress can eventually give way to a sense of understanding and mastery so powerful that it's a wonder that someone hasn't made a whole game about capturing that feeling. Oh wait, they have - we just didn't realize.After traversing spooky mansions, stringing up clues on a corkboard and shamelessly looking up a few things on the internet, The Architect has discovered an entire undiscovered genre sitting right under our noses, and it felt really good to find. But what's the secret to the appeal of games about getting lost, and how can we unlock the mysteries of just how they work?You Saw:Elden Ring - 2022Fallout 4 - 2015The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - 1998Counter Strike 2 - 2023DOOM - 1993Lorne's Lure - 2024Forza Horizon 5 - 2021Horizon Forbidden West - 2022The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe - 2022The Plucky Squire - 2024Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - 2022Cocoon - 2023Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 2023The Legend of Zelda - 1986The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - 2000The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011Penny's Big Breakaway - 2024Cyberpunk 2077 - 2020The Witcher 3 - 2015World of Warcraft - 2004Gabriel Knight 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned - 1999Minecraft - 2011Tunic - 2022Rain World - 2017Chants of Sennaar - 2023Antichamber - 2013Outer Wilds - 2019Blue Prince - Not Out YetThe Witness - 2016Return of the Obra Dinn - 2018Animal Well - 2024Heaven's Vault - 2019Fez - 2012Lorelei and the Laser Eyes - 2024The Talos Principle 2 - 2014BABA IS YOU - 2019Braid - 2008Satisfactory - 2024A Hat In Time - 2017Botany Manor - 2024Overboard! - 2021Void Stranger - 2023Her Story - 2015Leap Year - 2024Immortality - 2023 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - 2006The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - 2011Dark Souls 3 - 2016Dark Souls - 2012Dark Souls 2 - 2014Metroid Dread - 2021Metroid Prime - 2002Super Metroid - 1994Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - 1997Ori and the Will of the Wisps - 2020Dead Space - 2018Genshin Impact - 2020God of War: Ragnarok - 2022UFO 50 - 2024Deadlock - Early AccessThe Looker - 2022
The Endless Novelty Of Blasting Wizards Through Windows Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2024-09-08 | Check out AnyAustin: youtube.com/@any_austinSupport the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotDefenestration is an art form that few can claim to have mastered. On one hand it seems oh-so simplistic, you just push people through windows, right? Well, if that's the case, how can Tactical Breach Wizards design an entire game around it, and how can this single idea outlast some games with worlds the size of galaxies and an infinite variety of things to do?The answer, is Novelty - a little-understood facet of videogame design that we've been ignoring for far too long. Far from being the jingly keys of the videogame world, novelty is the centerpiece of some of the most endlessly fun videogames out there, and The Architect has braved infinite worlds, lands made of tiles and a few Japanese real estate auctions to prove to you just why it matters so much.You Saw:Tactical Breach Wizards - 2024Heat Signature - 2017Gunpoint - 2013Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019Warhammer Total War 3 - 2022Deadlock - Not out yetOverwatch - 2016Sea of Thieves - 2018Titanfall 2 - 2016Arranger - 2024Batman Arkham Knight - 2015DOOM 2016 - it is a mysterySid Meier's Civilization 6 - 2016Animal Crossing New Horizons - 2020Dishonored - 2012Prey - 2017Deathloop - 2021Shovel Knight - 2014Dave the Diver - 2023Disco Elysium - 2019Lethal Company - 2023Satisfactory - Early AccessPath of Exile - 2013Superliminal - 2019The Stanley Parable Ultra DeluxeHalf Life 2 - 2004Subnautica - 2018Grounded - 2023The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 2023Starfield - 2023Baldur's Gate 3 - 2023Humankind - 2021The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - 2011ARK: Survival Evolved - 2017Tabletop Simulator - 2014A Solitaire Mystery - 2024Spore - 2008Minecraft - 2011No Man's Sky - 2016Starbound - 2016Terraria - 2011Diablo 4 - 2023Borderlands 3 - 2019The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011Final Fantasy 10 - 2001Grim Dawn - 2016Forager - 2019Dishonored 2 - 2016The Unfinished Swan - 2012Viewfinder - 2023World of Goo 2 - 2024Super Mario Wonder - 2023Portal 2 - 2011Portal - 2007Magic The Gathering: Arena - 2018Fortnite - 2017Dota 2 - 2013Warcraft 3 - 2002Balatro - 2023Hades - 2018Dead Cells - 2018Slay The Spire - 2019Kirby and the Forgotten Land - 2022Elden Ring - 2022Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - 2022Super Smash Bros Ultimate - 2018Roboquest - 2023Stardew Valley - 2016Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - 2024Far Cry 5 - 2018Fallout New Vegas - 2010Cyberpunk 2077 - 2020Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - 2023Hi-Fi Rush - 2023Doom Eternal - 2020Persona 5 - 2016Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Remake - 2024Pokemon Scarlet - 2022Batman: Arkham City - 2011Celeste - 2018Lorelai And the Laser Eyes -2024Monster Hunter: World - 2018The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017Yakuza 0 - 2015Super Mario Odyssey - 2017We Love Katamari Reroll - 2023Final Fantasy 14 - 2010Super Paper Mario - 2007Void Stranger - 2023
How Good Design Ruins Games Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2024-07-24 | Check out Katie and Catburger!: youtube.com/c/KatieandCatburgerSupport the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotArctic Eggs is a badly designed game. It's unfair, it's confusing and it's controls, well, they barely work. Under every possible metric it is designed wrong - in a way that's counter to what's generally accepted to be good design, both for cooking games and games in general...But what if that's a good thing?After inhaling the fumes of one too many burned eggs, The Architect has come up with an idea - what if a rigid, narrow idea of good design can actually hold games back? What if sometimes games need to break the rules and be made badly in order to teach us new ways of playing?You Saw:Arctic Eggs - 2024 Cook Serve Delicious 2 - 2017Final Fantasy 14 - 2010Venba - 2023Overcooked 2 - 2018DOOM 2016 - There's simply no way of knowingThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017Metal Slug 3 - 2000Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - 2022A Hat In Time - 2017Ape Escape - 1999Alien: Resurrection - 2000ASTRO BOT - not out yetDark Souls - 2012Another Crab's Treasure = 2024Lies of P - 2013Dune Spice Wars - 2022Dune 2 - 1992Starcraft 2 - 2010Command and Conquer 3 - 2007Age of Empires 4 - 2021Super Metroid - 1994Hollow Knight - 2017Ori and the Blind Forest - 2015Guacamelee 2 - 2019Slay The Spire - 2019Across the Obelisk - 2021Monster Train - 2022Griftlands - 2021Far Cry 5 - 2018Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - 2024Horizon Forbidden West - 2022Mirror's Edge - 2008Uncharted 2 - 2009Resident Evil 4 Remake - 2023Cruelty Squad - 2021Golden Light - 2020Moon: Remix RPG Adventure - 1997Toodee and Topdee - 2021Teardown - 2022Yume Nikki - 2004Hatoful Boyfriend - 2011Hylics 2 - 2020Dragon Quest 3 Remake - not out yetBABA is YOU - 2019Outer Wilds - 2019Fez - 2012Viewfinder - 2023Undertale - 2015Super Mario Brothers - 1985Shovel Knight - 2014Mario Bros - 1983Mario Odyssey - 2017Sonic Generations - 2011Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy - 2017Bubsy 3D - 1996Parcel Corps - not out yetNeon White - 2022Portal - 2007Pepper Grinder - 2024Verlet Swing - 2018Titanfall 2 - 2016VVVVVV - 2010Downwell - 2015Snake pass - 2017Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom - 2024MO Astray - 2019Tinertia - 2014Splodey - 2023Super Magbot - 2021Getting Over It - 2017I Am Bread - 2014Sniper Elite 5 - 2022Halo 1 - 2001DOOM - 1996Halo 2 - 2004Halo Infinite - 2021Metal Gear Solid - 1998Resident Evil - 1996Resident Evil 4 - 2005Dead Space - 2008SIGNALIS - 2023Crow County - 2024Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019Resident Evil 2 - 1998Prey - 2017Indkika - 2024Mario Kart 8 - 2014Mario Kart Double Dash - 2003Resident Evil 8 - 2021Magic The Gathering Arena - 2018Call of Duty Black Ops 3 - 2015Metal Gear Solid 2 - 2001Minecraft - 2011Splatoon 3 - 2022Deep Rock Galactic - 2018Vermintide 2 - 2018Left 4 Dead 2 - 2009GTFO - 2019Stacklands - 2022Witchhand - 2024Cultist Sim - 2018XCOM: Enemy Unknown - 2012Final Fantasy Tactics A2 - 2007Into The Breach - 2018Tactical Breach Wizards - not out yetShadow of War - 2017Far Cry 3 - 2012Sable - 2021Spiderman 1 - 2018Death Stranding - 2019Psychonauts 2 - 2021Wandersong - 2018Superliminal - 2019Buckshot Roulette - 2023Ultrakill - Early AccessStreet Fighter 6 - 2023The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 2023Catherine - 2011The Eternal Cylinder - 2021Borderlands 3 - 2019Dreamquest - 2014Rogue Legacy - 2013Hades 2 - Early AccessReturnal - 2021Apex Legends - 2019Zero Seivert - Early AccessDark and Darker - Early AccessGhost of Tsushima - 2020Super Mario World - 1990New Super Mario Bros Wii - 2009 The Hex - 2018Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 - 2022Pokemon Scarlet - 2022Overwatch - 2022Mosa Lina - 2023QWOP - 2010Surgeon Sim - 2013Dishonored 2 - 2016Chants of Sennaar - 2023Katamari Damacy - 2004Destiny 2 - 2017
How YOU Wrote Rimworlds Best Story Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2024-06-13 | Check out Filmotter: youtube.com/c/filmotterSupport the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotRimworld's best story didn't exist until you played the game - in fact, if you hadn't picked it up, generated a few colonists and spent a few hours trying to stop them getting eaten by megaspiders, it wouldn't have had a story at all! Somehow, without you even thinking about it, you stepped into the role of Rimworld's storyteller and a narrative that was entirely unique formed around you... how?After spending a few hours stranded on an alien planet fighting off a spaceborn pathogen, The Architect has gotten a few ideas. More and more, games are eschewing the traditional relationship between author and audience, allowing the players themselves to tell their own stories their own way, but how can games be designed to facilitate this unique kind of fun, and how much freedom should us players have in creating our own emergent narratives?You Saw:Rimworld - 2013The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 2023Shadows of Doubt - Early AccessMetal Gear Solid 5 - 2015Crusader Kings 3 - 2020Lethal Company - 2023Shadow of War - 2017Grand Theft Auto 5 - 2013Far Cry 5 - 2018The Sims 4 - 2014Starfield - 2023Baldur's Gate 3 - 2023Deep Rock Galactic - 2020Xcom 2 - 2016Stellaris - 2016Death Stranding - 2019Teardown - 2022Far Cry 6 - 2021Far Cry 4 - 2014Far Cry 3 - 2012Hunt: Showdown - 2018Pokemon Fire Red - 2004Darkest Dungeon - 2016Darkest Dungeon 2 - 2023Hitman 3 - 2021Noita - 2019Civilization 6 - 2016Left 4 Dead 2 - 2010Back 4 Blood - 2021Darktide - 2021Dishonored 2 - 2016Disco Elysium - 2019Wildermyth - 2021The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - 2011Fallout 3 - 2008The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - 2006Slay the Princess - 2023Tales from the Borderlands - 2014Suzerain - 2020Mass Effect Legendary Edition - 202180 Days - 2014Tiny Tina's Wonderland - 2022Dread Delusion - 2024
Videogames Will Never Escape The Elements (and neither will you) Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2024-05-01 | Check out the Beef and Dairy Network Podcast! maximumfun.org/podcasts/beef-and-dairy-networkSupport the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotIt seems like you can't take two steps inside a videogaming without running into elemental weaknesses and resistances, elemental systemic mechanics, characters with elemental theming and even entire worlds split into elementally-themed chunks... but why? What makes the elements so special that makes them such a common theme that everyone seems to be able to interpret in the same way? Well, The Architect, after taking a quick sojourn to ancient Greece, stopping by Azeroth and sauntering through the forgotten realms - all whilst trying to avoid Nickelodeon's lawyers - has an answer. The elements aren't just a cornerstone of culture, they're an inherent part of our psychology too - and that means no matter how hard we try, we'll never be entirely rid of them... but is that a good thing?You saw:Dark Souls 3 - 2016Genshin Impact - 2020From Dust - 2011Dota 2 - 2013Super Smash Bros Ultimate - 2018The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011World of Warcraft - 2011Baldur's Gate 3 - 2023Darkest Dungeon 2 - 2021Battlerite - 2016Persona 5 Royale - 2019Pikmin 4 - 2023Pokemon Soul Silver - 2009The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time - 1998Mega Man 11 - 2018Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga - 2003Heroes of the Storm - 2014Borderlands 3 - 2019Wizardry 2 - 1982Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - 2023The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 2023Team Fortress 2 - 2007Overwatch - 2019Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition - 2020Elden Ring - 2022Another Crab's Treasure - 2024Hearthstone - 2014Atomic Heart - 2023Diablo 4 - 2023Grim Dawn - 2016Path of Exile - 2013Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019Dark Souls - 2012Destiny 2 - 2017Doom Eternal - 2020Don't Starve - 2013Passpartout 2 - 2023Wizard of Legend - 2018Fortnite - 2017Opus Magnum - 2017Potioncraft - 2021The Legend of Korra Game - 2014Spellbreak - 2020Bioshock - 2007Psychonauts 2 - 2021Banjo Kazooie - 1997Mario Kart 8 - 2014Far Cry 2 - 2008Final Fantasy 14 - 2010Noita - 2019Control - 2019Max Payne 3 - 2012DOOM - 2016Hitman 3 - 2021Slay the Spire - 2017Magicka - 2011Daikatana - 2000Half Life 2 - 2004Horizon Forbidden West - 2022Super Mario Wonder - 2023Terraria - 2011XCOM 2 - 2016Subnautica - 2014Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom - 2024Journey - 2012Abzu - 2016Nier Automata - 2017Ori and the Will of the Wisps - 2020Starcraft 2 - 2010Alan Wake 2 - 2023Rayman Legends - 2013Half Life Alyx - 2020Superliminal - 2019ULTRAKILL - Early AccessEn Garde - 2023Halo Infinite - 2021Halo: The Master Cheif Collection - 2014DUSK - 2013Into the Breach - 2018Devil May Cry 3 - 2005MTG:A - 2018Honkai Star Rail - 2023Pokemon Scarlet - 2022Pokemon Ultra Moon - 2017Pokemon White 2 - 2012Fire Emblem Engage - 2023Final Fantasy 10 - 2001Palworld - Early AccessTeardown - 2022Dishonored 2 - 2016Super Mario Sunshine - 2002Yoku's Island Express - 2018Celeste - 2018Mario Maker 2 - 2019Donkey Kong Country 2 - 1995Sonic Generations - 2011Xenoblade 3 - 2022Unicorn Overlord - 2024Super Mario 64 - 1996Crash Bandicoot - 1996Spelunky - 2008Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - 2004Shadows over Loathing - 2022Nexomon Extinction - 2020Coromon - 2022Temtem - 2020Shovel Knight - 2014Cassette Beasts - 2023Amnesia: The Dark Descent - 2010Rain World - 2017OFF - 2008Cultist Simulator - 2018Book of Hours - 2023Spore - 2008Minecraft - 2009Dragon Quest 9 - 2009The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap - 2004Reventure - 2019Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 2019Divinity Orginal Sin 2 - 2017Kirby and the Forgotten Land - 2022Lords of the Fallen - 2023
The Forbidden Fun of Breaking Games Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2024-03-19 | Check out Quinn's Quest: youtube.com/@Quinns_QuestSupport the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotThere's nothing more satisfying in videogames than a big fun power fantasy - what could compare to the awesome feeling of crushing your enemies in style and becoming master of all you survey?... But if power fantasies are so simple, then why do so many games suck at creating them?This is a mystery that The Architect has been pondering for some time, and it was only until they unexpectedly stumbled on one of gaming's greatest power fantasies contained within a humble card game that things finally started to make sense. The feeling of power in games doesn't come from violence or from spectacle, but from a feeling of control, and there's no better way to feel in control than to break a game wide open.Doom Eternal - 2020Asura's Wrath - 2012Yakuza Zero - 2015Devil May Cry 5 - 2019Metal Gear Rising Revengance - 2013Elden Ring - 2022Batman: Arkham Knight - 2015Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - 2024Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - 2009Final Fantasy 15 - 2016Vampire Survivors - 2016Bayonetta 2 - 2014Sifu - 2021Mass Effect 2 - 2010Devil May Cry 4 - 2008Hades - 2018The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017Assasin's Creed: Mirage - 2024Borderlands 3 - 2029Diablo 4 - 2023Dark Souls - 2012God Of War - 2018Uncharted 4 - 2016Getting Over It - 2017Minecraft - 2011Death Stranding - 2019Baba Is You - 2019A Short Hike - 2019Tribes 3 - Early AccessBalatro - 2024Warhammer total War 2 - 2017Uncharted 3 - 2011Saints Row 4 - 2013Alan Wake 2 - 2023Devil May Cry 3 - 2005The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - 2006Sonic The Hedgehog - 2006Control - 2019Grow Up - 2016Paper Mario TTYD - 2004Unicorn Overlord - 2024Kirby and the Forgotten Land - 2022World of Warcraft - 2004Metroid Prime - 2002Runescape - 2001Hollow Knight - 2017Duck Game - 2014The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011Destiny 2 - 2017Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - 2020Mario And Luigi: Superstar Saga - 2003Hi Fi Rush - 2023Pokemon Scarlet - 2022Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance - 2005Final Fantasy 7 - 1997Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 2019Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - 2024Warhammer 40k Boltgun - 2023Hyrule Warriors - 2014Super Mario Wonder - 2023Don't Starve - 2013My Friend Pedro - 2019Hunt Showdown - 2018Shadow of the Colossus - 2005Titanfall 2 - 2016Super Meat Boy - 2010Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019Celeste - 2017SIGNALIS - 2022Titan Souls - 2015Hotline Miami - 2012Battle Brothers - 2015XCOM 2 - 2016Helldivers 2 - 2024Pony Island - 2016Inscryption - 2022The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind - 2002Luck be a Landlord - 2023Risk of Rain 2 - 2019The Binding of Issac - 2014Noita - 2019The Long Dark - 2014Grounded - 2022ARK: Survival Evolved - 2015Subnautica - 2014Baldur's Gate 3 - 2023Scribblenauts Unlimited - 2012Animal Crossing Wild World - 2005Super Mario Bros - 1985Fallout: New Vegas - 2010Divinity Original Sin 2 - 2017The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 2023Resident Evil 4 Remake - 2023Super Smash Bros Ultimate - 2018Starfield - 2023Metal Gear Solid 5 - 2015Marvel's Avengers - 2020Fallout 4 - 2015Hearthstone - 2014Genshin Impact - 2020Diablo Immortal - 2022There is no game: Wrong Dimension - 2020Terra Nil- 2023
You Can Never Play The Same Game Twice Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2024-02-11 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out ThorHighHeels!:youtube.com/user/thorhighheelsThere's no more frustrating feeling in videogaming than wanting to recapture an experience that you've already had and can never find again. Solving a puzzle for the first time, uncovering a secret, the feeling of playing a game before it got boring - videogames are littered with one-time moments that we can never see again.It's very tempting to try and recapture our lost glories and relive our favorite moments from our favorite games all over again, but what if the opposite was not healthier, but would also cure us of this weird nostalgic curse? The Architect should know - between venturing into multiple versions of Hyrule, politically sensitive battlefields and more than one version of the same haunted house, one thing has become clear, whilst it is impossible to see a game for the first time twice, that's - spoilers - not always a bad thing.You Saw:Outer Wilds - 2019Portal - 2007Dark Souls - 2012Breath of the Wild - 2017Disco Elysium - 2019Celeste - 2018Super Paper Mario - 2007Neon White - 2022Portal 2 - 2011Dark Souls 3 - 2016Final Fantasy 14 - 2010Super Smash Bros Ultimate - 2018Cooking Mama Cookstar - 2020XCOM: Enemy Unknown - 2012God of War - 2018Resident Evil 4 Remake - 2023The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - 1998Journey - 2012Super Mario Odyssey - 2017Minecraft - 2011Dishonored 2 - 2016Overwatch - 2016Terraria - 2011Potionomics - 2022Spelunky 2 - 2020Dead Estate - 2021Void Stranger - 2023The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe - 2022Tunic - 2022Void Train - Early AccessPalworld - 2024Antichamber - 2013Outer Wilds - 2019Return of the Obra Dinn - 2018Chants of Senaar - 2018Dave The Diver - 2023Tunic- 2022Braid - 2008Yakuza 0 - 2015Baldur's Gate 3 - 2023Counter Strike: Global Offensive - 2012Fez - 2012Pikmin 4 - 2023Marvel's Avengers - 2020XCOM: UFO Defence - 1994Street Fighter 6 - 2023Magic The Gathering Arena - 2018Dark Souls 2 - 2014Runescape - 2001Destiny - 2014The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - 2011Borderlands 3 - 2019Mass Effect - 2007Bioshock - 2007Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga - 2007Xenoblade 2 - 2017Hollow Knight - 2017Elden Ring - 2022Cuphead - 2017Megaman X - 2020Undertale - 2015Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Talos Principle 2 - 2023Telltale's The Walking Dead Season 2 - 2013Tales From the Borderlands - 2014Metroid Prime - 2002My House. Wad - 2023Age of Empires 4 - 2021Borderlands 2 - 2012Planescape Torment - 1999Hi-Fi Rush - 2023Devil May Cry 3 - 2005Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 - 2022Spec Ops: The Line - 2012Kirby and the Forgotten Land - 2022The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 2023Super Mario 64 - 1996Umurangi Generation - 2020
20(23) Games You Should Have Played Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2024-01-01 | (Whoops! turns out Chants of Sennaar isn't on gamepass, sorry!)Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/Thefearalcarrot2023 is being heralded as the best year ever for videogames - and with good reason. From AAA blockbusters, to mega-hit revivals of old franchises to indie surprises taking the world by storm, it seems almost everyone is in agreement that this year has been one of the best for games... ever. However, The Architect isn't satisfied - with all these good games coming out, it was only inevitable that some would slip through the cracks and not get the exposure they rightfully deserve. That's why every year this series of videos emerges from its post-holiday slumber to tell you all about 20 games from the last year you should have played... but probably didn't - and this year there are some real surprises in store...You SawPikmin 4Marvel's Spiderman 2Final Fantasy 16Dave The DiverSuper Mario WonderBaldur's Gate 3The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The KingdomArmored CoreHi-Fi RushLethal CompanyLet's RevolutionResident Evil 4 RemakeStreet Fighter 6CoccoonViewfinderAlan Wake 2Mr Sun's HatBoxPizza TowerLies of PAtomic HeartForespokenSkull Island: Rise of KongRedfallLord of the Rings GollumStarfieldThe Day BeforePseudoregaliarittzler.itch.io/pseudoregaliaGravity Circuitgog.com/en/game/gravity_circuitDredgefanatical.com/en/game/dredgeMyhouse.waddoomworld.com/forum/topic/134292-myhousewadJusantstore.steampowered.com/app/1977170/JusantYour Only Move is Hustlestore.steampowered.com/app/2212330/Your_Only_Move_Is_HUSTLE24 Killersstore.steampowered.com/app/1668310/24_KillersSouth Scrimshawstore.steampowered.com/app/2443110/South_Scrimshaw_Part_OneLaika: Aged Through Bloodstore.steampowered.com/app/1796220/Laika_Aged_Through_BloodKing of the Castlefanatical.com/en/game/king-of-the-castleAgainst the Stormstore.steampowered.com/app/1336490/Against_the_StormTerra Nilgog.com/en/game/terra_nilMosa Linastore.steampowered.com/app/2477090/Mosa_LinaEn Garde!store.steampowered.com/app/1654660/En_GardeCassette Beastsindiegala.com/store/game/cassette-beasts/1321440World of Horrorstore.steampowered.com/app/913740/WORLD_OF_HORRORVoid Strangersystem-erasure.itch.io/void-strangerChants of Sennarstore.epicgames.com/en-US/p/chants-of-sennaarRoboqueststore.steampowered.com/app/692890/RoboquestSlay The Princessstore.steampowered.com/app/1989270/Slay_the_Princess
Clones Arent Killing Gaming - Theyre Saving It Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2023-12-27 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Maraganger!: youtube.com/c/maragangerVideogame clones have been around for almost as long as videogames themselves - and ever since then, they've been accused of being cheap imitations and cashing in on the hard work of other people, but are we wrong about clones? Hidden within all the shameless copies and knockoffs, could there be some clones which actually improve the gaming medium, rather than take away from it?Well, after one too many monster-infested dystopias where time is convoluted, backtracking is commonplace and no-one can agree on what a bonfire looks like, The Architect has discovered that our relationship with clones might be a little more complex than it appears. Whether they're refining existing experiences, catering to niche audiences or pushing beloved genres forward bit by bit - not only do clones do a lot of hard work behind the scenes, but many of our favorite titles may actually have started life as clones as well.You Saw (brace yourself):DOOM - 2016Atomic Heart - 2023Metroid Prime - 2002Counter Strike Global OffensiveWolfenstein: The New Order - 2012Doom 1 - 1993Maze War - 1974Blood - 1997Quake - 1996Duke Nukem 3D - 1995Super Noah's Ark 3D - 1994Forbes Corperate Warrior - 1997Black Mesa - 2020MOON RPG Remix Adventure - 199724 Killers - 2023The Binding of Isaac Rebirth - 2014Hollow Knight - 2018Hades - 2017Final Fantasy 7 - 1997Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Spellbreak - 2020Marvel's Spider Man 2 - 2023Shadow of Mordor: Shadow of War - 2017Batman Arkham Knight - 2015Angry Birds - 2012Realm Royale - 2022Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - 1997Galaxians - 1979Resident Evil 4 Remake - 2023Wario Land 4 - 2001Wario Land:Shake It - 2008Pizza Tower - 2023Deep Rock Galactic - 2020Back for Blood - 2021Monster Train - 2020Griftlands - 2021Dark Souls - 2012Nioh - 2017Star Wars: Jedi Survivor - 2023Lords of The Fallen - 2023Remnant 2 - 2023Lies of P - 2023Bloodborne - 2015Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 2019Echo - 2017Star Wars Battlefront 2 - 2017Metal Gear Solid 4 - 2008Nier Automata - 2017Guacamelee - 2013Calisto Protocol - 2022Dead Space - 2008Bioshock - 2007Mario Kart 8 - 2014Garfield Kart - 2013Dead Cells - 2018Wargroove - 2019Advance Wars - 2001Yooka Laylee - 2017Banjo Kazooie - 1997Genshin Impact - 2020The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017Shovel Knight - 2014Gravity Circuit - 2023Megaman X - 1993Megaman 3 - 1990The Looker - 2022Holocure - Save the Fans - 2022Vampire Survivors - 2022Stardew Valley - 2016Soulstone Survivors - Early AccessCoral Island - 2023Signalis - 2022Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door - 2004Bug Fables - 2019Chasm - 2018Sundered - 2017Super Metroid - 1994Sea of Stars - 2023Chrono Trigger - 1995Chants of Sennar - 2023Heaven's Vault - 2019ULTRAKILL - Early AccessDesktop Dungeons Rewind - 2023Slipways - 2022Master of Orion 2Enchanted Portals - 2023Cuphead - 2017Humankind - 2021Sid Meir's Civilization 6 - 2016Starbound - 2016Terraria - 2011XCOM 2 - 2016Lamplighter's League - 2023Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus - 2018Mutant Year Zero - 2018Halo - 2001System Shock 2 - 1999DemoncrawlLet's Revolution - 2023Hunt: Showdown - 2018Battle Brothers - 2021Cities Skylines - 2015Cities Skylines 2 - 2023Sim City - 2013Save Room - 2022Disco Elysium - 2020Planescape Torment - 1999Panic Porcupine - 2022Freedom Planet 2 - 2022Defunct - 2016Spark the Electric Jester 3 - 2022Sonic Adventure 2 - 2001Megaman 11 - 2018Mighty Number 9 - 2016Multiversus - 2022Nickelodeon All Star Brawl 2 - 2023Super Smash Bros Ultimate - 2018Super Smash Bros Melee - 2001Left 4 Dead 2 - 2009Tunic - 2022Oceanhorn 2 - 2019Elden Ring - 2022DUSK - 2018Myth: Gods of Asgard - 2023Lords of the Fallen - 2014Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - 2023Starfield - 2023Hogwarts: Legacy - 2023Far cry 6 - 2021Dying Light 2 - 2022Horizon: Zero Dawn - 2017Redfall - 2023Prey - 2017Battlescape - 1980Hovertank 3D - 1991Kings FieldDemons Souls - 2019Dark Souls 2 - 2014Rogue - 1980dnd - 1975Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 - 2022Medal of Honor - 1999World of Warcraft - 2004Everquest - 1999Slay The Spire - 2019Dream Quest - 2014Final Fantasy 14 - 2014Before Your Eyes - 2021Passpartout: The Starving Artist - 2017Stray - 2022Pseudoregalia - 2023
Lethal Company Isnt a Horror Game - Its a Comedy Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2023-12-05 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/Thefearalcarrot'The Looker': The Art of Parody Against the Menace of Goofiness - youtube.com/watch?v=AbzbdDRzfsoCheck out Second Wind! - youtube.com/@SecondWindGroupMaking comedy games is tricky, it seems like for every laugh riot of a game developers manage to come up with, there are a million games out there that try desperately to mimic the successes of the best comedy hits but end up being painfully unfunny instead. Then, along comes Lethal Company, a horror game with no writing, no comedy talent behind it and nothing in it that could be called a joke... and it's the funniest game of the year - but how? What is it about Lethal Company that makes it so funny?The Architect has sought out the wisdom of the great comedy sages, laughed until their sides hurt and played quite frankly way too many games that aren't funny at all to figure out the answer - the trick to videogaming laughs lie not in what a joke is being told, but who it's being told to, and how.You Saw: Lethal Company - Early AccessHigh On Life - 2022Portal 2 - 2011Yakuza Like a dragon - 2005Spooky's House of Jumpscares - 2014Barbie Horse Adventures: Mystery Ride - 2003Untitled Goose Game - 2019YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG - 2019Hitman World Of Assasination - 2023The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe - 2022Monkey Island Returns- 2022Saints Row - 2022Breathedge - 2021Animal Crossing: City Folk - 2008Portal - 2007Saints Row 4 - 2013Tiny Tina's Wonderlands - 2022Jazzpunk - 2014The Looker - 2022Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door - 2004Undertale - 2015Reventure - 2019Baldur's Gate 3 - 2023Injustice - 2013 What The Golf!? - 2019Teardown - 2022Super Paper Mario - 2007There is no game: Wrong Dimension - 2020Totally Reliable Delivery Service - 2019Borderlands 3 - 2019Forespoken - 2023Grand Theft Auto 5 - 2013Pokémon Ultra Sun - 2017South Park The Stick of Truth - 2014South Park The Fractured But Whole - 2017West of Loathing - 2022Shadows over Loathing - 2017Mass Effect 2 - 2010Wolfenstein: The New Order - 2014Deathloop - 2021Genital Jousting - 2016Mount Your Friends - 2013Monster Prom 2 - 2020Comedy Night - 2017Be Funny Now - 2022Regular Human Basketball - 2018Jackbox Party Pack 9 - 2022Jackbox Party Pack 8 - 2021Jackbox Party Pack 7 - 2020Gang Beasts - 2014Party Animals - 2023Psychonauts 2 - 2021Hi-Fi Rush - 2023Silent Hill 2 - 2001The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth - 2014God of War: Ragnarok - 2022Saints Row 3 - 2011Superliminal - 2019Monkey Island 2 Special Edition - 2010We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie - 2023Neon White - 2022Nier Automata - 2017Dark Souls - 2011Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 2019Elden Ring - 2022Disco Elysium - 2019Happy Wheels - 2010Goat Simulator - 2014Redfall - 2023Little Gator Game - 2022Prey - 2017Totally Accurate Battle Simulator - 2019The Legend of Zelda - Tears of the Kingdom - 2023Surgeon Simulator - 2013Octodad - Dadliest Catch - 2014Noita - 2019Worms WMD - 2016Frog Fractions - 2020Seinfeld - 1993Deltarune - Who KnowsFrog Detective - 2017The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011Roboquest - 2023
H.P. Lovecraft Lives Inside Your Computer Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2023-11-04 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out My House! doomworld.com/forum/topic/134292-myhousewadAnd Lost In Cult! lostincult.co.ukH.P. Lovecraft would not have enjoyed videogames, in fact, he probably didn't enjoy anything. However, that's not stopped the influence of his Cthulhu Mythos from inspiring a whole host of videogames from straightforward adaptations, to homages to Lovecraft's inimitable style. But in spite of their popularity, no lovecraftian game has ever *quite* managed to tap into the otherworldly horror he's best known for... until now. Clawing their way free of slithering tentacles, impossible geometries, and a seemingly idyllic house, the Architect has returned to the material plane to preach of a great new wave of horror games, ones that have delved into the secrets of Lovecraft's success and come back changed, though still *eerily* familiar...You Saw:Myhouse.Wad - 2023DOOM 2 - 1994World Of Horror - 2023Signalis - 2022Darkest Dungeon - 2016Sunless Skies - 2019The Sinking City - 2019Darktide - 2022Dead Space - 2023Sunless Sea - 2015Bloodborne - 2015Call of Cthuhlu: Dark Corners of the Earth - 2006Disco Elysim - 2019S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl - 2007Call of Cthuhlu - 2018Baldur's Gate 3 - 2023Black Mesa - 2020Quake - 1996Call of the Sea - 2021Iron Lung - 2022Hitman World Of Assasination - 2022Anatomy - 2016Darkwood - 2017Paratopic - 2018Control - 2019imscared - 2012Doki Doki Literature Club - 2017Escape The Backrooms - 2022Bloodborne PS1 - 2022Lily's Well - 2022FAITH: The Unholy Trinity - 2022Water Womb World - 2020Growing My Grandpa - 2022Alien Isolation - 2014Detroit: Become Human - 2018Five Nights At Freddy's Security Breach - 2021Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019Slay The Princess - 2023Half Life Alyx - 2020SOMA - 2015Cassette Beasts - 2023Resident Evil 4 Remake - 2023Resident Evil 8 - 2021Anemoiapolis - 2020Silent Hill - 1999Cruelty Squad - 2021 Antichamber - 2013Fez - 2012Super Mario 64 - 1996P.T. - 2014Hyperbolica - 2022Manifold Garden - 2019Dead Space 2 - 2010Happy Game - 2021LSD Dream Simulator - 1998Dredge - 2023Scorn - 2022We Happy Few - 2016Amnesia: The Dark Descent - 2010Metal Gear Solid - 1998Undertale - 2015God Of War Ragnarok - 2022Nier Automata - 2017Final Fantasy 7 - 1997Animal Crossing - 2001Super Mario Wonder - 2023Dark Souls - 2012Batman Arkham Asylum - 2009Pony Island - 2016Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - 2004Eternal Darkness - 2002Irisu Syndrome! - 2008Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion - 2014The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe - 2022Immortality - 2022Passpartout 2 - 2023Psychonauts 2 - 2021The Hex - 2018One Shot - 2016Fallout New Vegas - 2010Duskers - 2016EXAPUNKS - 2018TIS-100 - 2015SHENZHEN I/O - 2016Superliminal - 2019Minecraft - 2011Prey - 2016Last Call BBS - 2022Yume Nikki - 2004Superliminal - 2019Fallout 3 - 2008Cyberpunk 2077 - 2077 duhNeedy Streamer Overload - 2022Buddy Simulator - 2020I'm on Observation Duty - 2018We Become What We Behold - 2019Forgive Me Father 2 - 2023Dark Souls 2 - 2013Another Crab's Treasure - Not Out Yet
Can A Game Be Too Realistic? Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2023-10-05 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotSubscribe to Superdude!: youtube.com/@superdude10000When it comes to making immersive, believable worlds, videogames have an interesting problem. It seems to be that the ones that try the hardest to create a truly absorbing setting that offers both limitless freedom and infinite realistic details are also the ones that are the most difficult to get immersed into - and Bethesda's Starfield is one of those games... but why? What makes Starfield such a flawed game, despite seeming to have the best of intentions, and what techniques can games use to make their settings more immersive and avoid this pitfall of broken suspension of disbelief? Well, as it turns out, The Architect has found two ways, one that places the player front and centre of the world, another that reduces them to a background detail. What matters is that these games actually pick one.You Saw:Starfield - 2023Metal Gear Solid 5 - 2015Redfall - 2023Minecraft - 2011Persona 5 Royal - 2019Dishonored - 2012Red Dead Redemption 2 - 2018Microsoft Flight Sim - 2020Metro Exodus - 2019Chivalry 2 - 2021Passpartout 2 - 2023The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom - 2023Warhammer Space Marine 2 - Not Out YetStreet Fighter 6 - 2023Hades - 2020Bioshock Infinite - 2013ARMA 3 - 2013Escape From Tarkov - Not Out YetDOOM 2016 - 2016 :ODOOM Eternal - 2020Crusader Kings 3 - 2020Sid Meir's Civilization 6 - 2016Grand Theft Auto 5 - 2013Viewfinder - 2023Cyberpunk 2077 - 2020Lies of P - 2023Stellaris - 2016Slipways - 2021American Trucking Sim - 2016Farming Simulator 22 - 2021Farming Simulator 23 - 2022Hardspace Shipbreaker - 2022Death Stranding - 2019Metroid Prime - 2002Papers Please - 2013Dark Souls - 2012Batman Arkham City - 2011Batman Arkham Knight - 2015Ghostrunner - 2020Super Mario 3D World - 2013Devil May Cry 3 - 2005Into The Breach - 2018Fallout New Vegas - 2010Pokemon Scarlet - 2022Valheim - Early AccessWartales - 2023Battle Brothers - 2017Divinity Orginal Sin 2 - 2017Witcher 3 - 2015Resident Evil 4 Remake - 2023The Long Dark - 2017Borderlands 2 - 2012Disco Elysium - 2019Halo Infinite - 2021No Man's Sky - 2016Watch Dogs Legion - 2020Satisfactory - Early AccessFactorio - 2020Deus Ex Mankind Divided - 2017World of Warcraft - 2004The Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim - 2011Kenshi - 2018Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Mass Effect - 2007Mass Effect 2 - 2010Hitman World of Assasination - 2023Rimworld - 2018Chicory - A Colourful Tale - 2021Dishonored 2 - 2016Journey - 2015Prey - 2017Assasins Creed Valhalla - 2020Elden Ring - 2022Super Mario 64 - 1996Chants of Sennaar - 2023Baldur's Gate - 2023Outer Wilds - 2019Far Cry 6 - 2021SOMA - 2015Pentiment - 2022Pong - 1972Elite Dangerous - 2014Far Cry 5 - 2018God of War Ragnarok - 2022Assemble With Care - 2019Armored Core 6 - 2023Inscryption - 2020Outer Worlds - 2020Subnautica Below Zero - 2020Subnautica - 2018Runescape - 2001Counter Strike Global Offensive - 2012Counter Strike 2 - 2023Fallout 3 - 2008Star Citizen - AHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Why Do We STILL Hate Tutorials? Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2023-09-02 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Video Gems! youtube.com/watch?v=vpLFhiwQt3Q&Check out Aranock! youtube.com/c/AranockTeaching people how to play videogames is a subject that's gotten more and more attention in recent years. Where once videogame tutorials existed as a single boring training room or an incomprehensible list of the controls, now videogame tutorials span epic quests, cinematic adventures and concise, easy-to-digest lessons... So why, in spite of all these improvements do tutorials still not work for many different games?Try as they might, game designers can't seem to get us up to grips with games through just tutorials alone, and so it falls to The Architect to dive into wormholes, defend ancients and explore strange new lands to try and find out why this is the case. As it turns out, we've been neglecting a bunch of different ways to teach videogames that tutorials have been overshadowing for years, each with their own strengths, and their own weaknesses.You Saw:The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword - 2011Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 - 2022Hi Fi Rush - 2023Dark Souls - 2012Terra Nil - 2023Team Fortress 2 - 2007Undertale - 2015Star Wars the force unleashed - 2008Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon - 2013High On Life - 2022marvel's Spider Man - 2018God of War Ragnarok - 2022Total War Warhammer 3 - 2022Shadow of Mordor - 2014En Garde! - 2023The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess - 2006Project Zomboid - 2013Magic the Gathering: Arena - 2018Stardew Valley - 2018Dota 2 - 2013Counter Strike: Global Offensive - 2012A Hat In Time - 2017Hollow Knight - 2017Runescape - 2001Celeste - 2018Kirby and the Forgotten Land - 2022The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time - 1998Persona 5 Royal - 2017Baba is You - 2019Starcraft 2 - 2010The Witness - 2016Titanfall 2 - 2016Metroid Dread - 2021Tunic - 2022Crusader Kings 3 - 2020Doom Eternal - 2020Dead Space Remake - 2023Road to Ballhalla - 2016Cuphead - 2017The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom - 2023Teardown - 2022Minecraft - 2011Portal - 2007Portal 2 - 2011LOK - not out yetMeroid Prime - 2002Terraria - 2011Super Metroid - 1994Toki Tori 2 - 2013Elden Ring - 2022Satisfactory - Early AccessFactorio - 2020Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door - 2004The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth - 2011World of Warcraft - 2004Splatoon 3 - 2022Armored Core 6 - 2023The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011Outer Wilds - 2019Street Fighter 6 - 2023Fire Emblem 3 Houses - 2019Dark Souls 3 - 2015DOOM - 2016Super Mario 3D World - 2013Super Mario Odyssey - 2017Half Life 2 - 2004Can of Wormholes - 2023Psychonauts 2 - 2021Resident Evil 4 Remake - 2023XCOM 2 - 2016Hearts of Iron 4 - 2016Cook Serve Delicious 2 - 2017Baldur's Gate 3 - 2023Prey - 2017Metal Gear Solid 4 - 2008Hearthstone - 2014Marvel Snap - 2022Slay the Spire - 2019Offworld Trading Company - 2016Pikmin - 2001Manic Miners - 2023Pikmin 4 - 2023Super Smash Bros Ultimate - 2018Dusk - 2018Chop Goblins - 2022My Friendly Neighbourhood - 2023Warframe - 2013Oxygen Not Included - 2019Risk of Rain 2 - 2019Fortnite - 2017Gears of War 5 - 2018Kingdom Hearts 2 - 2005The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - 2002There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension - 2020Descenders - 2018
RPGs Were Never About Roleplaying Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2023-08-01 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck Out Moon Channel! youtube.com/@moon-channelRole Playing Games, as they are sometimes called, are some of the longest-lived and most popular genres of videogame out there - to the point that they're older than videogames themselves. However, in spite of their consistent presence in our culture, it's increasingly feeling like no-one knows what RPGs are actually about... and it isn't, as one would naturally assume... role playing.So, the sacred duty to navigate the realm find the eight sacred crystals, determine the fate of reality and slay a few dragons along the way falls once again, to The Architect, who on top of saving the world also needs try and find out where the RPG came from, and where it's going - with the answer coming from a rather... unconventional source.You Saw:Microsoft Flight Simulator - 2020Sid Meirs Civilization 6 - 2016Final Fantasy 10 - 2001Legend of Grimrock 2 - 2014Divinity Original Sin 2 - 2017Super Mario Bros 3 - 1988Tetris - 1984DOOM - 2016Persona 5 Royal - 2019Monster Hunter: World - 2018Fallout New Vegas - 2010World of Warcraft - 2004Final Fantasy 6 - 1994Final Fantasy 15 - 2016Final Fantasy 16 - 2023Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Final Fantasy 7 - 1997Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War 2 - 2009Horizon: Zero Dawn - 2017Assasin's Creed Valhalla - 2020Disco Elysium - 2019System Shock Remake - 2013Wasteland 3 - 2020Jupiter Hell - 2019Ctrl Alt Ego - 2022Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark - 2018Undertale - 2015Stardew Valley - 2016Caves of Qud - Early AccessGarage: Bad Dream Adventure - 1999Tiny Tina's Wonderlands - 2022Dave the diver - 2023F-Zero GX - 2003XCOM 2 - 2016Honkai: Star Rail - 2023Baldur's Gate 1 - 1998Nier Automata - 2017Super Mario RPG - 1996Bioshock - 2007Doom - 1993Pokemon Emerald - 2004Dragon Quest 8 - 2004Prey - 2017Battle Chef Brigade - 2017Vampire Survivors - 2022Pathfider War of the Righteous - 2021Dragon Quest 11 - 2017What Remains of Edith Finch - 2017Fallout 4 - 2015The Dungeon - 1975Moria - 1975DnD - 1975Hand of Fate 2 - 2017Wizardry 2 - 1982Ultima 1 - 1979Rogue - 1980Diablo - 1997Diablo 2 - 2000Diablo 3 - 2012Diablo 4 - 2023Borderlands 3 - 2019Hades - 2020Slay The Spire - 2019Dead Cells - 2018Dungeons of Dredmor - 2011Dark Souls - 2012Darkest Dungeon - 2016Elden Ring - 2022Darkest Dungeon 2 - 2017Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion- 2006Solasta: Crown of the Magister - 2020System Shock 2 - 1999Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011Ultima Underworld - 1992Elder Scrolls 1: Arena - 1994Runescape - 2001Dishonored - 2012Hitman 3 - 2021Deus Ex - 2000Xenoblade 2 - 2016Mother 3 - 2006Yakuza: Like a Dragon - 2020Xenoblade 3 - 2022Final Fantasy 14 - 2010The Hex - 2018Trails of Cold Steel 3 - 2017Wizardry 3 - 1983Final Fantasy 1 - 1987Chrono Trigger - 2015Octopath Traveller - 2018Valkyria Chronicles 4 - 2018Rune Factory 4 - 2012Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door - 2004Super Paper Mario - 2007Suzerain - 2020Colossal Cave Adventure - 1976Mystery House - 1980Roadwarden - 2022Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines - 2004Pathologic 2 - 2019Neverwinter Knights 2 - 2006Fallout - 1997Planescape Torment - 1999Fallout 3 - 2008Yes, Your Grace - 2020The Withcer 3 - 2015Dragon Age: Origins - 2009Mass Effect - 2007Sunless Skies - 201980 Days - 2014Overboard! - 2021Pentament - 2022Moon: RPG Remix Adventure - 1997Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - 2016Dicey Dungeons - 2019Borderlands 2 - 2012Stranger Things - 2016Dragon Age: Inquisition - 2014Mass Effect 2 - 2010Anthem - 2019Mass Effect Andromeda - 2017Pokemon Ultra Moon - 2017Pokemon Legends: Arceus - 2022Pokemon Scarlet - 2022Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos - Not Out YetCrusader Kings 3 - 2020The Sims 4 - 2014Neverwinter - 2013Destiny 2 - 2017Fire Emblem 3 Houses - 2019Final Fantasy Tactics A2 - 2007X-COM: UFO Defense - 1994Indivisible - 2019Terraria - 2011Esoteric Ebb - Early AccessTabletop Simulator - 2015Chess - 6th Century CENew Pokemon Snap - 2021Dark Souls 3 - 2016Street Fighter 6 - 2023
Videogames Have A Creativity Problem (and its not the one you think) Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2023-06-28 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out the Psychodyssey!:youtube.com/watch?v=AKoy_KMVIyUCreativity, artistry and self expression are all universal aspects of human existence - they've been around since the dawn of history, and will be around much longer than any of us... so why is it seemingly so difficult for videogames to make this stuff work? All across the gaming landscape titles try to encourage us to be creative or reward lateral thinking, but always end up falling into the same pitfalls - are videogames themselves simply not up to the task, or is there something more fundamental at work here? Either way, it's going to mean the Architect's greatest intellectual undertaking of all time: understanding the human brain.You Saw: The Last of Us 2 - 2020No Straight Roads - 2020Hi-Fi Rush - 2023Everhood - 2021Ragnarock - 2021The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time - 1998The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword - 2011The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess - 2008Xenoblade 3 - 2022Brutal Legend - 2009BPM: Bullets Per Minute - 2020Metal Hellsinger - 2022Crypt of the Necrodancer - 2015Guitar Hero - 2005Trombone Champ - 2022Theatrhythm Final Bar Line - 2023Animal Crossing New Horizons - 2020Bombing!!2 - A graffiti Paradise - DemoCooking Mama: Cookstar - 2020The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom - 2023TOEM - 2021New Pokemon Snap - 2021Storyteller - 2023Half Life Alyx - 2020Chicory: A Colorful Tale - 2021Jackbox 7 - 2020Before Your Eyes - 2021Phoenix Wright Trilogy - 2012Hitman 3 - 2021Art Squool - 2019Wii Music - 2008Passpartout The Starving Artist - 2017Passpar2 The Lost Artist - 2023Jackbox 9 - 2023Teardown - 2022Spore - 2008Tchia - 2023Psychonauts 2 - 2021Trailmakers - 2018Little Kitty Big City - Early AccessPersona 5 Royal - 2018DoomEpic Mickey - 2010Wandersong - 2018Minecraft - 2011Grounded - 2022Subanutica - 2018VAlheim - Early AccessTerraria - 2011Sims 4 - 2014Street Fighter 6 - 2023Umurangi Generation - 2020Deus Ex Mankind Divided - 2017Prey - 2017Reventure - 2019Factorio - 2020Surviving Mars - 2018Satisfactory - Early AccessAnno 1800 - 2019Monster Train - 2020Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Slay The Spire - 2019World of Warcraft - 2004Half Life 2 - 2004Crusader Kings 3 - 2020Deathloop - 2021Super Smash Bros Ultiamte - 2018Mortal Kombat 11 - 2017Rivals of Aether - 2015Nidhogg - 2014Omega Strikers - 2022Starcraft 2 - 2012Magic Arena - 2018Dead by Daylight - 2016Descenders - 2018Hyper Demon - 2022Slipways -2021Infinifactory - 2015Opus Magnus - 2017Neon White - 2022Super Mario 64 - 1996Getting Over It - 2017Pizza Tower - 2023Elden Ring - 2022Portal - 2007Super Mario Maker - 2015Final Fantasy 14 A Realm Reborn - 2010Occupy White Walls - 2018Mario and rabbids sparks of hope - 2022Bioshock Infinite - 2013The Hex - 2018The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe - 2022Monster Hunter World - 2018Disco Elysium - 2019Overwatch 1 - 2016En Garde! - Demo
How Tears Of The Kingdom Keeps You Playing Forever Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2023-05-27 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Guess The Game: https://guessthe.game/Tears of the Kingdom is a compulsively playable game, with many people losing hundreds of hours to its impossible-to-resist charms - but what distinguishes Link's latest outing from the many many games stuck languishing in our backlogs that we intended to keep playing, but could never quite find the enthusiasm to go back to?After diving into the depths and ascending to the skies, The Architect has gotten a few ideas - maybe the secret to a game that keeps us playing, and stops us from burning out is one that doesn't just distract us, but makes us care about what's going on? And just maybe, could it be that the secret to creating a sense of investment lies not in the work of developers, but our own minds?You Saw:Redfall - 2023The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 2023Gone HomeFallout 4Divinity Original Sin 2From DustSuper Mario 3D WorldHadesThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017Resident Evil 4 Remake - 2023The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe - 2022Vampire Survivors - 2021Persona 5 Royale - 2019Star Wars Jedi Survivor - 2023Psychonauts 2 - 2021The Legend of Zelda - Twilight Princess - 2006Forza Horizon 5 - 2021Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Cassette Beasts - 2023Fortnite - 2017Marvel Snap - 2022Dark Souls 3 - 2016Far Cry 5 - 2018Metroid Prime - 2002Metroid Prime 2: Echoes - 2004Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - 1997Xenoblade Chronicles - 2020Dredge - 2023Journey - 2012Yume Nikki - 2004Doom Eternal - 2020Terra Invicta - EARLY ACCESSSid Meir's Civilization 6 - 2016Wildfrost - 2023Elden Ring - 2022 Lonely Mountain Downhill - 2019Nier Automata - 2017The Pathless - 2020Half Life Alyx - 2020DOOM - 2016Fallout New Vegas - 2010The Witness - 2016Dishonored - 2012Super Mario Odyssey - 2017Terra Nil - 2023Celeste - 2018Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - 2016Mass Effect 3 - 2012Minecraft - 2011Metal Gear Rising: Revengance - 2013Hi-Fi Rush - 2023Undertale - 2015Chrono Trigger - 1995The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - 2000It Takes Two - 2021Death Stranding - 2019Mario Kart 8 - 2014Kirby and the Forgotten Land - 2022Genshin Impact - 2020God of War: Ragnarok - 2022Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - 2017Atomic Heart - 2023
Terra Nil Claims Its A Reverse Citybuilder. It Isnt. Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2023-04-27 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Arcane Workshop: youtube.com/@arcaneworkshop4323Terra Nil is a weird videogame, it claims to be a citybuilder with a reversed environmental theme, and yet, when it comes to delivering the fun you'd expect out of a citybuilder... Terra Nil just can't deliver - what gives? Is Terra Nil just a bad game coasting on false advertising, or is there something more going on here? After clawing their way out from the ruins of their fallen civilization, and pouring over so many ancient tomes that they started to lose their charm, The Architect has gotten a few ideas about what's really happening with Terra Nil - it's a game that is specifically designed not to reverse the citybuilder, but to invert it, and that's a pretty big difference. You Saw: Terra Nil - 2023Sim City 4 - 2003Cities Skylines - 2015City of Heroes - 2004Civilization 6 - 2016Anno 1800 - 2019Satisfactory - Early AccessFactorio - 2016Against The Storm - Early AccessUncharted 4 - Uncharted 4Final Fantasy 6 - 1994Dragon Quest 11 - 2017Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - 2022Player Unknown's Battlegrounds - 2017The Darwin Project - 2020Minecraft - 2011Infiniminer - 2009DOOM - 1993ULTRAKILL - Early AccessMetal Gear Solid 5 - 2015Metal Gear Rising Revengance - 2013Apex Legends - 2019Counter Strike: Global Offensive - 2012Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019Kirby and the Forgotten Land - 2022Deathloop - 2021Bioshock - 2007The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe - 2022Getting Over It - 2017The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - 2011The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017DOOM 2016 - hmmFinal Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Assassin's Creed Syndicate - 2015Assassin's Creed Origins - 2017Assassin's Creed Odyssey - 2018Assassin's Creed 1 - 2007Assassin's Creed Black Flag - 2013Senua's Sacrifice - 2017Mario And Luigi SuperStar Saga - 2003Mario Odyssey - 2017Sonic Mania - 2017Rise of the Tomb Raider - 2015Mirror's Edge - 2009Dishonored 2 - 2016Shadow Tactics Blades of the Shogun - 2016Teamfight Manager - 2021Resident Evil 4 Remake - 2023Metroid Prime - 2002Batman Arkham Asylum - 2009Ark: Survival Evolved - 2015Gears of War 5 - 2019Quantum Conundrum - 2012Forza Horizon 5 - 2021Tchia - 2023Xenoblade Chronicles - 2010Scorn - 2022Dead Space - 2008Signalis - 2022The Evil Within - 2014Hollow Knight - 2017Stardew Valley - 2016Portal - 2007Shovel Knight - 2014Elden Ring - 2022Resident Evil 8 - 2021Runescape - 2001Journey - 2012World of Warcraft - 2004Psychonauts 2 - 2021Dark Souls - 2012Prey - 2017Borderlands 2 - 2012Dark and Darker - Early Access?Wandersong - 2018Undertale - 2015Grand Theft Auto 5 - 2013Chrono Trigger - 1995Psychonauts - 2005Monkey Island 2 - 1991Metal Gear Solid 2 - 2001Dredge - 2023Antichamber - 2013What the Golf - 2019Carrion - 2020I Wanna Be The Guy - 2007Jump King - 2019Super Mario 3D World - 2013Dark Souls 3 - 2016Darkest Dungeon - 2016Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp - 2008Marvel's Midnight Suns - 2022Persona 5 royal - 2019Hunt: Showdown - 2018The Cycle: Frontier - 2022Fortnite - 2017Yume Nikki - 2004LISA: THe Painful - 2014Doki Doki Literature Club - 2017Atomic Heart - 2022Envirobear 2000 - 2009Oxygen Not Included - 2017Frostpunk - 2018Surviving Mars - 2018Rimworld - 2018Immortality - 2022Baldur's Gate 3 - Early AccessDawn of War 3 - 2017Sable - 2021Pokemon Scarlet - 2022There is no game: Wrong Dimension - 2020Duty Calls - 2011Wildfrost - 2023
Why Atomic Heart Fails To Live Up To Its Inspiration Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2023-03-29 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotAtomic Heart and Bioshock are two games that are inexorably linked across time, one established many genre conventions we still use to this day and defined an entire era of gaming, the other feels compelled to replicate and improve upon as much of Bioshock's success as possible, but somehow misses what made it's inspiration so cherished - what gives? How could Atomic Heart, a game with such clear reverence for Bioshock, not understand what made Bioshock great? Well, the answer lies in the ever-tricky to understand Metagame.The Architect has had to plunder multiple dystopias, command vast armies and even scrabble through a few fourth walls in order to truly understand what makes Metagames so special and also what makes them so tricky to get right. Maybe, the success of a metagame lies not in how complex it is, or even how balanced it is, but in how it makes us think, and how fun it is to figure out?Donate to charity, be a good person: donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appealCheck out Umami!: youtube.com/c/umamianimationsYou Saw: Atomic Heart- 2023Resident Evil 8 -2021Bioshock - 2007Bioshock 2 - 2010DOOM Eternal - 2020Psychonauts 2 - 2021Warhammer Total War 3 - 2022Neon White - 2022Xenoblade 3 - 2022Counter Strike: Global Offensive - 2012Baldur's Gate 3 - Early AccessMonster Hunter: World - 2018Slay the Spire - 2019Minecraft - 2011Teardown - 2022Persona 5 Royal - 2019Genshin Impact - 2020Dwarf Fortress - 2023Half Life Alyx - 2020Pikmin 3- 2013The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe- 2022Gears Tactics - 2020Pokemon Fire Red - 2004Dark Souls 3 - 2016Elden Ring - 2022Dishonored 2 - 2016Portal 2 - 2011Dune: Spice Wars - Early AccessRounds - 2021Starcraft 2 - 2012Super Smash Brothers Ultimate - 2018Dota 2 - 2013Rivals of Aether - 2017The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim - 2011Deus Ex - 2000Deathloop - 2021XCOM 2 - 2014Across The Obelisk - 2022Monster Train - 2021Magic The Gathering: Arena - 2018Potionomics - 2022Rimworld - 2018The Long Dark - 2014Subnautica: Below Zero - 2021Don't Starve - 2013Transistor - 2014ARK: Survival Evolve - 2015Escape From Tarkov - Early AccessDestiny 2 - 2017Fallout 4 - 2015Pokemon Emerald - 2004Phantom Brigade - 2023Prey - 2017Surviving Mars - 2018Cities Skylines - 2015Oxygen Not Included - 2017Path of Exile - 2013Enter The Gungeon - 2016Hades - 2020Against The Storm - Early AccessHitman 3 - 2021Evolve - 2015Hand of Fate 2 - 2017Hi-Fi Rush - 2023Terra Nil - 2023
How Dark Souls (accidentally) Taught You Cowardice Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2023-03-01 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Liam Triforce! youtube.com/channel/UCWQfbcMGyrPDlIU7wV7aAOQAs tough as its reputation may be, Dark Souls tries its best to give brand new players a helping hand as they find their barings in its hardcore world - unfortunately, the manner Dark Souls does this... accidentally tricks people into playing in a cowardly, risk averse way - meaning they have less fun, and are less willing to try and master the game's intricacies.Entry Level Strategies are a powerful and crucial tool that allow videogames to ease in beginner players, but sometimes, they're too helpful for their own good, and end up ruining otherwise great games - how do they do this? and how did Elden Ring finally fix From Soft's most persistent design problem? One thing's for sure, in order to solve this particular conundrum, the Architect is going to need more than that 100% block shield they've been carrying around since the start of the game.You Saw:Dark Souls 2 - 2014Dark Souls - 2012Dark Souls 3 - 2016Overwatch 1 - 2019Super Smash Bros Ultimate - 2018Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - 2021Dota 2 - 2013Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020XCOM 2 - 2016Counter Strike: Global OffensiveHitman: World Of Assasination - 2023Bioshock - 2007Pokemon: Fire Red - 2004Hi Fi Rush - 2023Elden Ring - 2022Street Fighter 4 - 2008Metal Gear Rising - 2012Celeste - 2018Monster Hunter: World - 2018Resident Evil 8 - 2021DOOM - 2016Wonderful 101 Remastered - 2020Apex Legends - 2019Batman Arkham Asylum - 2009XCOM: EU - 2012Half Life Alyx - 2020Halo: Master Chef Collection - 2014Dead Space - 2008Titanfall 2 - 2016Factorio - 2016Satisfactory - Early AccessStreet Fighter 5 - 2016Magic: The Gathering Arena - 2018Sonic Mania - 2017Dark and Darker - Early AccessSuper Mario 3D world - 2013Mario Kart 8 - 2014Burnout Paradise Remastered - 2018Descenders - 2018F Zero GX - 2003Spelunky 2 - 2020Hades - 2020THe Binding of Isaac: Rebirth - 2014Duck Game - 2015Bayonetta 2 - 2014Rollerdrome - 2022Pizza Tower - 2023Darkest Dungeon - 2016Marvel's Midnight Suns - 2022DOOM Eternal - 2020Hollow Knight - 2017Persona 5 Royal - 2019The Witness - 2016Neon White - 2022Getting Over It with Bennet Foddy - 2017Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 2019Bloodborne - 2015Stardew Valley - 2016Atomic Heart - 2023
Vampire Survivors Only Works Because Were Stupid Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2023-02-02 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Videogames Are Bad: youtube.com/@VideoGamesAreBad!You are terrible at maths. Sorry, someone had to say it. However, it's not all bad news - so is every other human being ever to live! You're ALL awful when it comes to numbers! Whilst you don't always realize it, humans have an incredibly flawed understanding of everything from size to statistics, changing the way we perceive and think about numbers, particularly in videogames - but does this make them better or worse?After clearing out a few suspiciously similar milk factories and plumbing the darkest depths of the human psyche, The Architect has determined that although the brain might be flawed, it's these flaws that can lead to some very fun game design, and no game knows this better than Vampire Survivors.You Saw:Vampire Survivors - 2022God of War: Ragnarok - 2022Pentiment - 2022Magic SurvivalPower Wash Sim - 2022Undertale - 2015Persona 5: Royale - 2019The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe - 2022Signalis - 2022Super Mario Bros Movie - Not Out YetSuper Mario Bros. - 1993PsychonautsMinecraftSuper Mario 3D WorldPinball FX 3Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & SapphireWonderputt ForeverHitman: World of Assasination - 2023Disgaea - 2003Borderlands 2 - 2012Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance - 2015Xenoblade 3 - 2022Diablo 3 - 2012Clicker Heroes - 2015Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn - 2014 World of Warcraft - 2022New Super Mario Bros Wii U - 2012Superliminal - 2019Portal 2 - 2011THe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 20017Marvel's Midnight Suns - 2013Pikmin - 2004Super Metroid - 1994Pizza Tower - 2023Counter Strike: Global Offensive - 2012Sonic Generations - 2011Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator - 2021Descenders - 2018Satisfactory - Early AccessResident Evil 2 Remake - 2019Resident Evil 4 - 2005Adventure Capitalist - 2014Frog Fractions 3 - 2020Destiny 2 - 2017The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011Fallout: New Vegas - 2013Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door - 2004Bug Fables - 2019Bioshock Infinite - 2013Slice and Dice - 2021Family Fortunes Wii U - 2013Monster Hunter World - 2018Pokemon Scarlet - 2023Pokemon Black 2 - 2012Baldur's Gate 3- Early AccessXCOM: Enemy Unknown - 2012XCOM 2 - 2016Spelunky 2 - 2020Super Smash Bros Ultimate - 2018Sid Meirs Civilization 6 - 2016Dota 2 - 2013Genshin Impact - 2020Konami's Castlevania: Grimoire Of Souls - 2021Runescape - 2004Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds - 2022Diablo Immortal - 2021Terraria - 2011Super Smash Bros Brawl - 2008The Last of Us 2 - 2020Luck Be A Landlord - 2023Deus Ex Mankind Divided - 2016Passpatout: The Starving Artist - 2017Lootbox Simulator - 2018Hi-Fi Rush - 2023
20(22) Games You Should Have Played Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-12-30 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotAs 2022 comes to a close, it's time to look back and reflect on a jam-packed year in videogaming - so many great games got released in the last twelve months from fast paced action thrillrides to thought provoking genre-busters that it's no wonder that a bunch of great videogames didn't get the time in the spotlight that they rightly deserve.Luckily for you, after combing through the archives, and playing quite frankly too many games over the last year, The Architect has emerged from their post-holiday meditation chamber with a list of the twenty games from the last year that most deserve your attention - and that you probably haven't already heard of.You Saw:Xenoblade 3 (2022)Kirby and the forgotten land (2022)Cult of the Lamb (2022)Horizon: Forbidden West (2022)Stray (2022)Elden Ring (2022)Vampire Survivors (2022)Overwatch 1 (2016)Sifu (2022)Scorn (2022)You Suck At Parking (2022)Iron Lung (2022)Super Mario Bros 2 (1988)Weird West (2022)Strange Horticulture (2022)Grapple Dog (2022)God Of War: Ragnarok (2022)Grounded (2022)Trombone Champ (2022)Symphony Of War: The Nephelim Saga (2022)Tunic (2022)Immortality (2022)Potionomics (2022)Power Wash Simulator (2022)Golden Light (2022)How Fish Is Made (2022)Rollerdrome (2022)Hardspace Shipbreaker (2022)Pentiment (2022)Hyperbolica (2022)The Looker (2022)Foxhole (2022)CTRL ALT EGO (2022)Signalis (2022)Not For Broadcast (2022)Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014)Teardown (2022)Neon White (2022)Citizen Sleeper (2022)wow crazy they almost all came out in 2022 what a weird coincidence
How To Make NPCs That Arent Completely Annoying Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-12-23 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Ludiscere: youtube.com/@LudiscereWhere would we be without companions: The sidekicks, allies and general hangers-on that accompany us through all the best videogames? Honestly, we'd probably be a lot happier, because most of them are annoying as hell - but why is that? Why are so many characters literally designed to be our friends and to help us so often irritating, pushy and generally useless, and what makes those few companions worth investing time into work so well?The Architect is glad you asked - they've been flying through trans-dimensional abbeys, alternate versions of japan and a fair few dystopias in search of the ultimate companion, and what they found was that the ultimate videogame sidekick has less to do with how nice they are, and more about the person behind the keyboard. Yeah, you!You Saw: Marvel's Midnight suns - 2022The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - 2011God of War Ragnarok - 2022Grand Theft Auto IV - 2008Resident Evil 4 - 2005The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion - 2006Bioshock: Infinite - 2013Persona 5 Royal - 2019Pokemon Sword and Shield - 2019The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - 1998Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel - 2014Fallout 4 - 2015Undertale - 2015Dark Souls - 2012Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2 - 2004Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - 2022Half Life 2 - 2004Halo: Infinite - 2021Crosscode - 2015Portal 2 - 2011Ico - 2001Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Hitman - 2016Fire Emblem Awakening - 2012Jedi: Fallen Order - 2019Portal - 2007Mass Effect 2 - 2010Puella Magi Madoka Magica - 2011The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011The Witcher 3 - 2016OneShot - 2016The Outer Worlds - 2019Pokemon Fire Red - 2004The Last of Us 2 - 2020Half Life 2 Episode 1 - 2006Psychonauts 2 - 2021God of War - 2018Pokemon Scarlet - 2022Monster Hunter World - 2018Mario and Luigi Dream Team - 2013Shadow of the Tomb Raider - 2018Ace Attorney Investigations 2 - 2011High On Life - 2022Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - 2022Symphony of War: The Nephelim Saga - 2022Fire Emblem 3 Houses - 2019The Banner Saga 3 - 2018Titanfall 2 - 2016Dragon Age Origins - 2009Nier Automata - 2017Genshin Impact - 2020Earthbound - 1994Final Fantasy 7 Demake - 1990Left 4 Dead 2 - 2009Grand Theft Auto V - 2013Yoshi's Island - 1995Spyro Reignited Trilogy - 2018Stardew Valley - 2016Mass Effect 3 - 2014Disco Elysium - 2019Dream Daddy - 2016Potionomics - 2022Half Life Alyx - 2020Borderlands 3 - 2019Watch Dogs 2 - 2016Fallout 3 - 2008Half Life 2 Episode 2 - 2007The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - 2006Kirby and the Forgotten Land - 2022Deltarune - NOT OUT YETStray - 2022
Why Is It So Easy To Break Videogame Economies? Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-12-03 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out the Jingle Jam: jinglejam.tiltify.comThere's something... off about videogame economics. Regardless of when the game was made, who by and what it's about - it's remarkably easy to crack a game's systems open and use them to find the optimal means of making money, even when that means doing things that aren't actually fun. Why is this? Why can't game designers simply make economies just as fair, balanced and well thought out as the real life economy?Well, that's a mystery The Architect has been studying for some time and it's, predictably, lead to even more questions. Between realms of the mind, post apocalypses and cities far beyond the stars, there's something strange going on with videogame economics, and the answer may just lie in our relationship with reality...You Saw:Yakuza 0 - 2015Moonlighter - 2018Final Fantasy 14Doom Eternal - 2020Persona 5 royal - 2019Witcher 3 - 2015Horizon Zero Dawn - 2017pokemon scarlet and violet - 2022Runescape - 2001Dragon Quest 11 - 2017Valheim - 2021Forager - 2019Minecraft - 2011Diablo 2 - 2000Starcraft 2 - 2010Monster hunter world - 2018Potionomics - 2022The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011Enter The Gungeon - 2016Civilization 6 - 2016Borderlands 3 - 2016Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 2019Offworld Trading Company - 2016Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator - 2021Mario Galaxy 2 - 2010EVE: Online - 2003Destiny 2 - 2017Destiny - 2014Death and Taxes - 2020The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017The Long Dark - 2017Resident Evil 4 - 2005Fallout New Vegas - 2010Perfect Heist 2 - 2021Deus Ex: Human Revolution - 2011Untitled Goose Game - 2019The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time 3D - 2011The Binding of Issaac Rebirth - 2014Super Mario World - 1990Hunt: Showdown - 2018Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019Deus Ex - 2000Dishonored - 2012Dishonored 2 - 2016Bioshock - 2007Signalis - 2022Age of Empires 4 - 2021Command and Conquer 3Dune Spice Wars - Early AccessTooth and Tail - 2017Steamworld Dig 2 - 2017Yakuza 7 - 2020Fallout 4 - 2015Elden Ring - 2022Wario Land: Shake It!- 2008Deep Rock Galactic - 2020Subnautica - 2017Don't Starve - 2013Rogue Legacy - 2013Hades - 2020Pokemon sword and shield - 2018Recettear - 2007Frostpunk - 2017World of Warcraft - 2004New World - 2021Super Paper Mario - 2007Watchdogs Legion - 2020Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor - 2016Citizen Sleeper - 2022Hardspace Shipbreaker - 2022Fifa 2023There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension - 2020Genshin Impact - 2020Teardown - 2022Rollerdrome - 2022
Why Videogames Want You To Fail Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-11-05 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/Thefearalcarrotcheck out eli_handle_b.wav!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUdZY_KRQndvMIPD-8_uXRwWhether we want to admit it or not - sometimes, we lose at videogames, it's an inevitable part of doing something challenging and naturally, gamers everywhere want to avoid this happening as much as possible. Why? Because failure and defeat aren't much fun... or are they? Contrary to popular belief, The Architect is genuinely awful at videogames and has seen their fair share of ruined colonies, terrifying monsters and doomed dungeon runs, but despite it all, some great games manage to make this experience entertaining and enriching without compromising their challenge - how can they pull this off? Well, it's all to do with rethinking the consequences of our failure and coming to terms with the fact that WE might be the reason why failure sometimes isn't fun.You Saw:Space engineers - 2013Shadow of Mordor - 2014Marvel's Avengers - 2020Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - 2020Mario Odyssey - 2017Marvel SNAP - 2022Mario Kart 8 - 2014Persona 5 Royal - 2019Dishonored - 2012Tunic - 2022Hardpsace Shipbreaker - 2022Fall Guys - 2020Deathloop - 2021Cruelty Squad - 2021Potionomics- 2022XCOM 2 - 2016Super Mario 3D World - 2013Darkest Dungeon 2 - Early AccessRimworld - 2018Dark Souls - 2012Bayonetta - 2014Strange Horticulture - 2022Sifu - 2022Apex Legends - 2019Shovel Knight - 2014Duck Tales - 1989Mega Man X - 1993Castlevania Symphony of the Night - 1997Super Mario Bros - 1983Minecraft - 2011Day Z - 2013Player Unknown's Battlegrounds - 2016Call of Duty Warzone - 2020Resident Evil 8 - 2021Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019Signalis - 2022Dead Space - 2008Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - 1992DOOM: Eternal - 2020Uncharted 4 - 2016Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 RemasteredBorderlands 3 - 2020Titanfall 2 - 2016Darkest Dungeon - 2016XCOM: Enemy Unknown - 2012Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga - 2022Dwarf Fortress - 2006Unsighted - 2021Pathologic 2 - 2019Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice - 2017Death Stranding - 2019Dead Cells - 2018Spelunky 2 - 2021Caves of Qud - 2015Rogue Legacy - 2013Hades - 2020Monster Train - 2020Prey: Mooncrash - 2018Slay The Spire - 2019Dark Souls 2 - 2014Dark Souls 3 - 2016Kings Field 3Bloodborne - 2015Elden Ring - 2022Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 2019Monster Hunter World - 2018Phantom Abyss - Early AccessBaldur's Gate 3 - Early AccessThe Elder Scrimbles 5: Skyrim - 2011Super Smash Brothers Ultimate - 2018Hitman 3 - 2021Binding of Isaac rebirth - 2014Totally Reliable Delivery Service - 2019Kerbal Space Program - 2011Accounting+ - 2017Half Life Alyx - 2020Trombone Champ - 2022Batman Arkham Asylum - 2009Fez - 2013Celeste - 2018Portal - 2007The Witness - 2016BABA IS YOU - 2019Sable - 2021Pac Man - 1980Doom - 1993Galaxians - 1979Hunt: Showdown - 2018Golf Gang - 2022
Why Classes Are D&Ds Best Idea Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-10-10 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Maggie Mae Fish!: youtube.com/c/MaggieMaeFishDungeons and Dragons has been around for years, and in its many years of influence, D&D has inspired a countless number of videogames. Experience points, a bunch of classic monsters, dungeons, and yes, even dragons as videogame staples can ultimately be traced back to the venerable king of roleplaying games - but there's one idea D&D popularized that doesn't get anywhere near enough credit. And that, is classes.Yep, everything from warlocks to warriors ultimately draw influence from a couple of very clever ideas the creators of D&D had way back in the 1970s - but why are classes so influential? In an attempt to find out why, The Architect has donned a sword, staff, bow and a whole host of other cliche articles of classy clothing in an effort to find out once and for all why both developers and players love classes as a mechanic so damn much.You Saw: Baldur's Gate 3 - EARLY ACCESSStranger Things - 2016Wizardry 1 SNES - 1980XCOM 2 - 2016Final Fantasy 3 - 1990Darkest Dungeon - 2016Overwatch - 2016 (yes I am refusing to note overwatch 2 as a seperate game out of spite thank you for asking)Among Us - 2018Paper Mario 2 The Thousand Year Door - 2004Super Paper Mario - 2007Moonbreaker - 2022Warcraft 3 - 2002World of Warcraft - 2004Guild Wars 2 - 2012Lost Ark - 2019New World - 2021Final Fantasy 14 - 2010Runescape - 2001Perfect Heist 2 - 2021Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Xenoblade 3 - 2022Dark Souls - 2012Elden Ring - 2022 Skyrim - 2011Path of Exile - 2013Fire Emblem: Three Houses - 2019 Dota 2 - 2013Dome Keeper - 2022Gears Tactics - 2020Space Engineers - 2013Deep Rock Galactic - 2020Invisible Inc - 2015Into The Breach - 2018Foxhole - 2022Battle Brothers - 2015Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga - 2022XCOM: Enemy Unknown - 2012The Binding of Isaac - 2014Risk of Rain 2 - 2019Gunfire Reborn - 2020Grim Dawn - 2016Titan Quest - 2006Dragon Age Origins - 2009Before Your Eyes - 2021Fallout New Vegas - 2010Terraria - 2011Magic The Gathering Arena - 2018Sid Meir's Civilization 6 - 2016Cybperpunk 2077 - 2021Prodeus - 2022
Why The Hell Are There So Many Fishing Minigames? Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-09-11 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Pixel A Day: youtube.com/c/pixeladayNo matter which genre of game you play, no matter which era of the medium is your favorite, one thing is inescapable - inevitable, and that is... fishing minigames. From RPGs to Rogelikes to MMOs, fishing minigames are in just about everything, and as much as we enjoy them, no-one really seems to know... why?Well, that's where The Architect comes in. After conspiring with outer gods, raising a clutch of horrible monster creatures and seducing the entirety of an isolated farming town, they've figured out why fishing seems to be everywhere and why we love it so much: Fishing is just one part of an invisible gaming safety net that helps preserve the fun of our favorite games for longer - the question is how they manage to pull it off?You Saw: Stardew Valley - 2016Red Dead Redemption 2 - 2018Final Fantasy 15 - 2016The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess - 2006Resident Evil 4 - 2005Wii Play - 2006Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - 2017Warframe -2013Nier Automata - 2017Sonic Adventure 1 - 1998Spiritfarer - 2020Animal Crossing New Horizons - 2020Ultimate Fishing Simulator - 2018A Short Hike - 2019Sea of Theives - 2018Yakuza Kiwami - 2016The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild - 2016Cult of the Lamb - 2022Minecraft - 2011Devil May Cry - 2001The Witness - 2016Elden Ring - 2022Crypt of the Necrodancer - 2015DOOM 2016 - hmmDOOM Eternal - 2020Paradise Killer - 2020DOTA 2 - 2013Infinifactory - 2013Final Fantasy 14 - 2010Sonic Adventure 2 - 2001Deep Rock Galactic - 2018Psychonauts 2 - 2021Final Fantasy 7 - 1997Final Fantasy 10 - 2001Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Yakuza Like A Dragon - 2020Dark Souls 3 - 2016Hollow Knight - 2017Across the Obilisk - 2020Halo Infinite - 2021The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim - 2011Fallout 4 - 2015Runescape - 2001It Takes Two - 2021Xcom: Chimera Squad - 2020XCOM - 2012XCOM 2 - 2016Cyberpunk 2077 - 2020A Hat In Time - 2016Metal Gear Solid 5 - 2015Left 4 Dead - 2008Xenoblade 3 - 2022God of War - 2018Deathloop - 2021Bioshock - 2007Borderlands 3 - 2019Hades - 2018Returnal - 2021Gloomwood - EARLY ACCESSHuniePop 2 - 2021There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension - 2020Lake Facade - 2022Tower of Fantasy - 2021Genshin Impact - 2020Fallout Shelter -2015Crosscode - 2015Valheim - 2021Sleeping Dogs - 2012Fallout 3 - 2008The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening Remake - 2019Perfect Heist 2 - 2021
Why Do We Love Hostile Worlds? Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-08-15 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Buried Treasure: buried-treasure.orgThere are few better feelings in games than being able to immerse ourselves in unfamiliar and hostile videogaming worlds, but quite often - they fail to deliver on their promise of presenting us with environments that challenge and surprise us at every turn... why?Well, it's hard to feel like a videogame environment is indifferent to your presence and filled with unknown mysteries when we already recognize the patterns and tropes used to construct them - so how can we get around this problem? The architect has braved multiple apocalypses, lands shrouded in spoiler warnings, and even vast subterranean cities to figure out this problem once and for all... and why the solution seems to involve cats?You Saw:Deathloop (2021)Bioshock (2007)Deus Ex Mankind Divided (2016)Prey (2017)Elden Ring (2022)The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011)Fez (2012)Dark Souls (2012)Metroid: Dread (2021)Hollow Knight (2017)Bloodstained: Ritual of the night (2019)Subnautica (2014)Minecraft (2012)Journey To The Savage Planet (2020)Control (2019)Rain World (2017)Super Mario Sunshine (2004)LSD Dream Emulator (1998)Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (2022)Monster Hunter World (2018)DOOM (2016)Resident Evil 8 (2021)Half Life 2 (2004)Spooky's Jump Scare mansion (2014)Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017)Dark Souls 3 (2016)The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)World of Warcraft (2004)Grounded (Early Access)Outer Wilds (2019)Five Nights At Freddy's: Security Breach (2021)Amnesia: The Dark Descent (2010)Mass Effect Legendary Edition (2021)Grand Theft Auto 5 (2013)Far Cry 6 (2021)EXO ONE (2021)Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015)Mirror's Edge (2010)Getting Over it (2017)Lorne's Lure (Early Access)Hyperbolica (2022)Call of Cuthulu (2018)Apex Legends (2019)Hunt: ShowdownEscape From Tarkov (EARLY ACCESS)The Cycle: Frontier (2022)Descenders (2018)Deltarune part 1 (2018)Psychonatuts 2 (2021)Psychonauts 1 (2005)Black Mesa (2015)Half Life Alyx (2020)Call of Duty 4 (2007)The Looker (2022)The Witness (2016)Xenoblade Chronicles DE (2020)Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019)Death Stranding (2019)Batman: Arkham Knight (2015)The Eternal Cylinder (2021)Power Washer Simulator (2022)
How Bad Balance Can Be A Good Thing Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-07-20 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out classics of game! youtube.com/user/ClassicsOfGame Balance in videogames is a tricky thing, no-one can ever seem to get it quite right. From AAA studios to tiny indie games, you'll always find someone complaining about a game's balance, and in particular, about how something is probably overpowered. It's a tale as old as time! But are overpowered strategies really as bad as we've been led to believe? The Architect doesn't think so - sure, something being overpowered can suck, but by fiddling with the power levels of various ingame options, developers can also spice up their games in several really interesting ways that we don't tend to talk about, all it's going to take to prove it is braving some of gaming's most overpowered obstacles ever.You Saw:Anno 1800 - 2019AM2R - 2016Cyberpunk 2077 - 2020Diablo Immortal - 2021Dota 2 - 2013Starcraft 2 - 2010Hearthstone - 2014Team Fortress 2 - 2007Pico Park - 2021Halo Infinite - 2021Left 4 Dead 2 - 2009ULTRAKILL - Early AccessMetal Gear Rising: Revengance - 2012Apex Legends - 2019Devil May Cry - 2001Final Fantasy 14 - 2010 technicallyFinal Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020Final Fantasy 10 - 2001Final Fantasy 7 1997Bayonetta 2 - 2014Devil May Cry 5 - 2019Titanfall 2 - 2016Divinity Original Sin 2 - 2017Deep Rock Galactic - 2020Fling To The Finish - 2021The Cycle: Frontier - 2022Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door - 2004DOOM Eternal - 2020Fire Emblem: 3 Houses - 2019Satisfactory - Early AccessMagic Duels - 2015Magic Arena - 2018League of Legends - 2009Arcane - 2021Project Winter - 2019Gary's Mod - 2006Evolve - 2015It Takes 2 - 2021Dead By Daylight - 2016Spy Party - 2018Crawl - 2014Half Life 2 - 2004Guild Wars 2 - 2012World of Warcraft - 2004Call of Duty WW2 - 2017Street Fighter 4 - 2008Street fighter 5 - 2016Bioshock Infinite - 2013Elechead - 2021
How To Design An Unsolvable Problem Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-06-25 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out SokPop! sokpop.co Sim City is one of the most important videogames ever made, but Will Wright's magnum opus isn't revolutionary because it made architecture fun, but in how it created an entirely new kind of videogame: the problem solver. Problem Solving videogames are a unique collection of titles that rely not on the developer to author specific obstacles, but on the player to interact with a set of meticulously-balanced variables and rules and in the process create a series of challenges that are totally unique. The Architect has been trying their hand at alchemy, logistics, speed running and even... whatever that word is for planning out what buildings look like in an effort to figure out the root of this particular problem - and they've come to a startling conclusion. Some of the best problems in videogaming are, in fact, designed to be unsolvable.You Saw:Streets of Rage - 1991Super Mario Bros - 1985Surviving Mars - 2018Game Dev Tycoon - 2015Sim City - 1989Civilization 6 - 2016Starcraft 2 - 2010Sim City 3000 - 1999Sim City (2013) - :/Sim City 2000 - 1993Utopia - 1982Sim City 4 - 2003Anno 1800 - 2019They Are Billions - 2017Teardown - 2022Hardspace Shipbreaker - 2022Factorio - 2020The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe - 2022Super Mario Odyssey - 2017World of Goo - 2008Rimworld - 2018Evil Genius 2 - 2021Satisfactory - Early AccessNeon White - 2022Dorfromantik - 2021Spacechem - 2011Infinifactory - 2015Exapunks - 2018Opus Magnum - 2017Human Resouce Machine - 2015Cities Skylines - 2015Two Point Hospital - 2018Frostpunk - 2018Northgard - 2017Mini Motorways - 2019Death Stranding - 2019Wilmott's Warehouse - 2019Tetris 99 - 2019Fallout New Vegas - 2010Super Mario 64 - 1996The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011Quake - 1996Elden Ring - 2022Divinity Original Sin 2 - 2017Terra Nil - Early AccessBaba is You - 2019The Greatest Movie Of All Time (2007)Fall Guys - 2020
Whats So Difficult About Alternate Endings? Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-06-01 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out iamerror!: youtube.com/c/iamerrorVideogames are unique for a lot of reasons, but what makes them stand out amongst every other form of media is the simple fact that they can end in a variety of ways. From choosing who lives and who dies, the fate of the world, to simply what colour a big pretty ending explosion is - alternate endings are one of the great videogaming ideas...So why are they so often kind of rubbish?The Architect has scouted multiple timelines, delved into the farthest reaches of the universe and poked around in the still-smoking craters left by controversial videogames to figure out the answer - games with multiple endings are great, but not for the reasons we think... and it's this misconception that's dragging down a whole load of otherwise great games.You Saw: The legend of zelda breath of the wild - 2017The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - 2003Titanic - 1997Waiting for Godot - 1952Dishonored 2 - 2016Papers Please - 2013Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp - 2020Clue - 1986Disco Elysium - 2019Storyteller - Early AccessResident Evil 7 - 2017Undertale - 2015Until Dawn - 2015Far Cry 5 - 2018Detroit: Become Human - 2018Fallout 4 - 2015Mass Effect Legendary Edition - 2021The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe -2022Citizen Sleeper - 2022Reventure - 2019Pikmin - 2001Telltale's Batman - 2016Not For Broadcast - 2022Nier Automata - 2017Shadow The Hedgehog - 2005Chrono Trigger - 1995Fire Emblem 3 Houses - 2019Catherine - 2011Red Dead Redemption 2 - 2018Sonic Mania - 2017Bioshock - 2007Silicon Dreams - 2021Dawn of War 2: Chaos Rising - 2010Metro Exodus - 2019Paradise Killer - 2020Life Is Strange - 2015Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door - 2004Deus Ex: Human Revolution - 2011Bastion - 2011Ghost of Tsushima - 2020Grand Theft Auto 5 - 2013Infamous - 2009Pikmin 2 - 2004Dark Souls - 2012Furi - 2016Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 2019Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - 1997The Talos Principle - 2014Super Mario 64 - 1996Hollow Knight - 2017Bloodborne - 2015How Fish is Made - 2022Fallout New Vegas - 2010Final Fantasy 14 - 2010Sonic Generations - 2011
How Nostalgia Is Holding Games Back Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-05-06 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotEveryone loves engaging in a bit of nostalgia - it's a way to enjoy the things we love from an entirely new perspective, adding some extra layers to our existing cherished childhood memories - from Mario to Pokemon to Dark Souls, everyone has something they're nostalgic about... but is that a good thing?After a lot of soul searching, and a few trips into alternate pasts and futures - The Architect has discovered an unsettling truth - that nostalgia might not be the universal good we often think it is, and in fact, our obsession over our own flawed memories might be ruining our present day fun...Go check out Yames! pantagruel.itch.ioYou Saw:jedi fallen order (2019)rocket league (2015)Bloodstained: ritual of the night (2019)Super Smash Bros Ultimate (2018)FF7 Remake (2020)Spider Man: No Way Home (2022)Super Mario Odyssey (2017)Super Mario 64 (1996)Dark Souls 3 (2016)Dark Souls (2012)The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time (1998)The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker (2002)The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011)The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)Halo 1 (2001)Final Fantasy 6 (1994)Cuphead (2017)Dishonored 2 (2016)Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997)Animal Crossing New Horizons (2020)The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019)Tem Tem (EARLY ACCESS)Coromon (2022)Nexomon: Extinction (2020)Monster Crown (2020)Pokemon Emerald (2004)Pokemon Showdown (2011)The Legend of Zelda: A Link To the past (1991)Far Cry Primal (2016)Metal Gear Rising: Revengance (2012)The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim (2011)Pokemon Sword (2019)Fortnite (2017)Realm Royale (2018)Portal 1 (2007)Quantum Conundrum (2012)Q.U.B.E 2 (2018)Superliminal(2019)Portal 2 (2011)Narbacular Drop (2005)Tag: The Power of Paint (2008)Unturned (2014)Minecraft (2011)Terraria (2011)Starbound (2016)Tales of Maj'eyl (2012)Rogue (1980)Yooka Laylee (2017)Banjo Kazooie (1998)Banjo Tooie (2000)Project Warlock (2018)Ion Fury (2018)Hellbound (2020)DOOM: Eternal (2020)Nightmare Reaper (2022)Dusk (2018)Quake 2 (1997)ULTRAKILL (EARLY ACCESS)Sonic Mania (2017)Sonic The Hedgehog (1991)Super Mario Bros Advance (2001)Super Smash Bros Brawl (2008)Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019)Resident Evil 2 (1998)Pokemon White 2 (2012)Pokemon Shining Pearl (2022)Final Fantasy 15 (2016)Watchdogs (2014)Sea of theives (2018)Hollow Knight (2017)Super Metroid (1994)Metroid Dread (2021)Guacamelee 2 (2018)Ori and the Blind forest (2015)Supraland (2018) Toki Tori 2 (2013)Unsighted (2021)Elden Ring (2022)Tenchu: Stealth Assasins (1998)The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe (2022)Metroid Fusion (2002)Metroid (1986)A Hat in Time (2017)Shovel Knight (2014)Mega Man 2 (1988)Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (2005)Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (2008)Hypnospace Outlaw (2019)DOOM (2016)Ready Player 1 (2018)Pokemon Heart Gold (2009)Dead Estate (2021)
Why Tunic Hides Its Tutorial Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-04-12 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotOver the last decade, videogames have gotten much better at communication. After so many years, we've finally got comprehensive tutorials, clear user interfaces and well-paced difficulty curves that never leave you overwhelmed or confused - but have videogames lost something in this transition to easy-to-play accessibility? The Architect thinks so.After stumbling their way through forests, caverns and ancient ruins, The Architect has uncovered scraps of an ancient manual, containing a hidden secret within: Sometimes, hiding information from the player, and making learning itself part of a game's challenge, can make eventual mastery all that more satisfying. Luckily for us, Tunic is here to show us how this nearly-forgotten technique is done.Check Out Skyehoppers!:youtube.com/c/SkyehoppersYou Saw:Tunic - 2022Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu - 2018Gears Tactics - 2020Shadow of War - 2017Metroid Dread - 2021Deathloop - 2021Heaven's Vault - 2019Psychonauts - 2005Death Stranding - 2019Street Fighter 5 - 2016Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - 2017Metroid Prime - 2002Hollow Knight - 2017Steamworld Dig 2Elden Ring - 2022Golden Light - 2022Bug Fables - 2019Monster Hunter Rise - 2018Monster Hunter World - 2021Fez - 2012XCOM: Enemy Unknown - 2012BABA is YOU - 2019The Witness - 2016Antichamber - 2013Super Metroid - 1994Super Mario Bros - 1985XCOM 2 - 2016Portal 2 - 2011Far Cry 4 - 2014Half Life Alyx - 2020Knightfall - 2022Dark Souls - 2012Journey - 2017Minecraft - 2011Satisfactory - Early Access
Why The Best Open World Is A (slightly) Closed World Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-03-21 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Codex Entry: youtube.com/channel/UCseUB-78sF7MGcbl4mHhEngOpen World games have been in a bit of a rut for years now, ever since Far Cry 3 set the tone for the genre more than a decade ago, every single open world game has been held prisoner by a single feature: Towers. The bane of exploration-lovers everywhere. Or are they? The Architect has seen a fair share of towers, and they're starting to doubt whether towers really are at fault for bad open worlds after all - hell, even Elden Ring has them, and that game has a great world! After saddling up and exploring the worlds of Hyrule, The Mojave and now the Lands Between, finally the secret of good world design is within grasp... It's just inside this innocent looking chest, I swear...You Saw:Halo Infinite - 2021Batman Arkham Knight -2015Horizon: Zero Dawn - 2017Far Cry 5 - 2018Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011Breath of the Wild - 2017Cybperpunk 2077 - 2020Assasins Creed Valhalla - 2020Assasins Creed Odyssey - 2018Spiderman PS4 - 2018Shadow of War - 2017Infamous: Second Son -- 2014Genshin Impact - 2020Deus Ex: Human Revolution - 2011Elden Ring - 2022Metro Exodus - 2019Fallout 4 - 2015Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion - 2006Fallout 3 - 2008Sea of Thieves - 2018Far Cry 3 - 2012Hyperbolica - 2022Tunic - 2022Batman Arkham City - 2011Sable - 2021Fallout: New Vegas - 2010World of Warcraft - 2004Far Cry 6 - 2021
Is It Possible To Make Feeling Weak Fun? Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-02-25 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotPower fantasies are almost ubiquitous in games, from the absolute most casual experiences out there to the hardest of the hardcore - videogames LOVE making us feel strong and powerful, and why wouldn't they? Feeling powerful is loads of fun!However, a feeling of strength and control isn't all games have to offer, and in our obsession with power fantasies, some equally good kinds of games can sometimes get swept under the rug. After a lifetime's worth of training in the martial, bureaucratic and logistical arts The Architect is ready to tell you how being weak is just as fun as being strong - even if it's in an unconventional way. Links to charities:mightycause.com/story/M1wzpfhttps://vuf-td.space/https://voices.org.ua/en/Check out Graythorn!: youtube.com/channel/UCDFghROk9t0fdXLppfn0gRwYou Saw (a lot of stuff, jeebus):Elden Ring - 2022Dying Light 2 - 2022The Sandbox - lmaoFortnite: Battle Royale - 2017Dishonored - 2012Carrion 2020Bayonetta 2 2014Warhammer 40k Space Marine - 2011Mirror's Edge - 2008Mario Odyssey - 2017Crumble 2020Neon White - Early accessMetal Gear Rising Revengence - 2013Dark Souls - 2012Untitled Goose Game -2019Bloodborne - 2015Dark Souls 3 - 2016Control - 2019Ultrakill - Early AccessPikmin 2 - 2004Disco Elysium - 2019Silt - Early AccessDeath Stranding - 2019Sifu - 2022Apex Legends - 2019Spellbreak -2020Battle Brothers - 2015Kenshi - 2015Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019The Stanley Parable - 2013Fallout 3 - 2008Bioshock - 2007Fable - 2004Infamous: Second Son - 2014Spoodermon No Way Back For The Franchise - 2022Saints Row 4 - 2013Infamous 1 - 2009Mass Effect Legendary Edition - 2021Far Cry 5 - 2018Spec Ops: The Line - 2012This War of Mine - 2014Undertale - 2015Papers Please - 2013Not For Broadcast - 2022Death and Taxes - 2020Strange Horticulture - 2022Not Tonight 2 - 2022Mind Scanners - 2021Silicon Dreams - 2021Blade Runner - 1982Frostpunk - 2018Fable 2 - 2008LISA:The Painful - 2014Twilight Princess - 2006Uncharted 3 - 2011Metal Gear Solid 4 - 2008Doom: Eternal - 2020Doom - 2016Monster Hunter World - 2018Viscera Cleanup Detail - 2015Batman Arkham City - 2011Sherlock Holmes: Crime and Punishment - 2014Return of the Obra Dinn - 2018Hypnospace Outlaw - 2019Wilmot's Warehouse - 2019EVE Online - 2003Animal Crossing New Horizons - 2020Microsoft Flight Simulator -2020Ace Combat 7 - 2019Assemble With Care - 2019Asura's Wrath - 2012Crosscode - 2015
What Was Disco Elysium Actually About? Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2022-02-02 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out ShayMay youtube.com/user/heyshaymayDisco Elysium is a weird game - that much is obvious. It's got high minded philosophical commentary sharing space with childish jokes, it mocks just about every political worldview ruthlessly, and it veers drunkenly between bleak musings on the state of post-capitalist reality and joyous moments of pure fun.It's no wonder that many people, The Architect included, have tried and failed over and over again to figure out what, if anything, Disco Elysium is actually about. Until now. Against the advice of the many voices in their head, The Architect has ventured into the wild pale yonder of Elysium and lived to tell the tale, specifically, a tale about how failure... is just the beginning.You Saw:Disco Elysium - 2019Outer Wilds - 2019Manifold Garden - 2019Never Gonna Give You Up - 1987
20(21) Games You Should Have Played Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-12-30 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotWhoops! Genesis Noir is available on gamepass!It's the end of another year in videogaming and oh what a year it's been - regardless of how well your 2021 has gone, there's one thing we can agree on, that there's been a bunch of great videogames in the last 12 months. Unfortunately, that also means that some otherwise great games have been overshadowed by bigger titles.Luckily, The Architect has spent the last 365 days rummaging through every last videogame released this year and has come up with a definitive list not of the best games of the year, but of the games you should've played... but probably didn't - as well as where best to buy them during the holiday sales. Buckle up! There's some real gems in here.Also, sorry for some audio glitches here and there - I couldn't upload a fixed version but they're only noticeable if you're insane like I am!You Saw:Dyson Sphere Program (Early Access)New Pokemon Snap (2021)Hitman 3 (2021)Resident Evil 8 (2021)Outer Wilds (2019)It Takes Two (2021)Everhood (2021)Chicory - A Colorful Tale (2021)- Of The Killer series (2021)Slipways (2021)Silicon Dreams (2021)Blade RunnerMundaun (2021)The Forgotten City (2021)Genesis Noir (2021)Loop Hero (2021)Spookware (2021)Unpacking (2021)Unsighted (2021)Webbed (2021)Nerts (2021)Escape Simulator (2021)Cruelty Squad (2021)Sable (2021)GTA Trilogy Remastered (2021)Balan Wonderworld (2021)Ball in a Cup Game (Early Access)Before Your Eyes (2021)Wildermyth (2021)Inscryption (2021)
How Videogames Keep You Playing Forever Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-12-22 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out FD Signifier! youtube.com/c/FDSignifireYou probably already know this, but video games are LONG - we pour hour after hour into not just our favorite videogames, but also ones we don't even like that much - and there is no better example of the sheer compulsive, time-sucking power of games than Roguelikes. Ever since their inception at the dawn of interactive entertainment, rogue and its spawn have demanded millions of hours of our collective time... but how?The Architect has plundered basements, raided ancient castles and delved into realms of anime as yet undreamed of to fiind out what it is about roguelikes, and by extension all videogames that is so damn compelling... that is unless they get distracted with another Isaac run.You Saw:Breath of the Wild (2017)Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)Shadow of War (2017)Monster Hunter: World (2018)Persona 5 (2016)Portal (2007)It Takes 2 (2021)Fortnite (2017)Troll 2 (1990)Tales of Maj'eyal (2012)Spelunky 2 (2020)The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014)FTL: Faster than Light (2012)Genshin Impact (2020)World of Warcraft (2004)Runescape (2001)Final Fantasy 14 (2010)Super Mario Odyssey (2017)Dota 2 (2013)Dishonored 2 (2016)Minecraft (2011)Descenders (2019)Dead Cells (2018)Halo Infinite (2021)Sea of Theives (2018)Potioncraft (Not out yet)Hyrule Warriors: Age of CalamityXenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017)Xenoblade Chronicles: DE (2020)Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)Inside (2016)Undertale (2015)A Short Hike (2019)The Longing (2020)Dark Souls 2 (2014)Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019)The Colonists (2020)Satisfactory (Early Access)Factorio (2020)Spelunky Classic (2008)Caves of Qud (early Access)Hades (2020)Going Under (2020)Enter the Gungeon (2017)Monster Train (2020)Dungeon Crawl: Stone Soup (2006)Inscryption (2021)Slay The Spire (2017)Gunfire Reborn (2021)Rogue Legacy (2013)Immortal Redneck (2016)Spelunky (2012)Psychonauts 2 (2021)Destiny 2 (2017)Hearthstone (2014)Splitgate (2019)
Why Can Master Chief Only Carry Two Guns? Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-12-07 | Check out the Yogscast jingle Jam 2021: jinglejam.tiltify.comSupport the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotHow does Mario remain so infamously creative, without ever having to tell you how its new ideas work? Why do platinum games make your dodge move so powerful? And how does Halo create interesting strategic decisions by taking your guns away? the answer is a little-known and abstract concept called Toolsets. A videogame's toolset is the culmination of all of your abilities and all of your strategic options, and the way each component fits together can have a huge yet invisible impact on the way you play - and there is no better example of the power of a good toolset than Halo. By restricting players to just two weapons at a time, Halo didn't just use a toolset to shape the way you play, but to put players in charge and let them decide their own strategies, a decision that inadvertently changed the course of videogame history...You Saw:Halo: Combat Evolved - 2001Doom - 1994Quake 2 - 1997Half Life - 1998Halo Infinite - 2021DOOM: Eternal - 2020Blood - 1997Halo 2 - 2004Grand Theft Auto 5 - 2013Titanfall 2 - 2016Counter Strike: Source - 2000Halo 3 - 2007Psychonauts 2 - 2021Eastern Front: 1941 - 1981Asteroids - 1979Human Resource Machine - 2015Super Mario Odyssey - 2017Hades - 2020Wonderful 101: Remastered - 2020Nier: Automata - 2017Bayonetta 2 - 2014Metal Gear Rising: Revengance - 2013DUSK - 2017Halo: Reach - 2010Prey - 2017Super Metroid - 1994Metroid Prime Trilogy - 2009Ori and the Blind Forest - 2015Ori and the Will of the Wisps - 2020Stardew Valley - 2016The Eternal Cylinder - 2021The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017King's Quest V - 1990Dota 2 - 2013Shovel Knight - 2014Sonic Adventure - 1998World of Warcraft - 2004The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - 2011Castlevania: Symphony of the night - 1997Super 3D Noah's Ark - 1994Witch It - 2017
How Videogames Make The Ultimate Sacrifice Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-11-11 | Check out GiantGrantGames: youtube.com/channel/UCdHKiETyuMbV6a86GRK-MWASupport the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotSacrifice as a concept has been a part of human culture since the very beginning - and as the concept has evolved and changed, it's taken on a variety of forms: Personal, emotional, financial... as well as a few rather more grizzly varieties. But through our culture's long relationship with sacrifice, they've always been seen as emotional, dramatic and memorable moments that define a story... so why can't the same be said for videogames?Despite getting a lot of mileage out of the aesthetic of sacrifice, very few videogames have managed to create ones as satisfying as the literary and cinematic greats. Videogame sacrifices almost always end up as unsatisfying, arbitrary distractions that feel bad to engage with - but why? The Architect is going to find out, even if it means venturing into spooky woodland cabins, more than one type of dystopic future and the worst, most poorly thought out bowels of the Fallout universe.You Saw:Fallout 3 - 2008Left 4 Dead 2 -2009XCOM: UFO Defence - 1997Xenoblade 2 - 2017Teardown - Early AccessThe Iron Giant - 1999Romeo And Juliet - 2013Star Wars: Return of the Jedi -1983Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker - 2019Dark Devotion - 2018The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - seemingly every year lmaoFar Cry 3 - 2012Fable 2 - 2008Magic Arena - 2018Warhammer Total War 2 - 2017Fire Emblem Warriors - 2017Fire Emblem Fates - 2015Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn - 2007Fire Emblem 3 Houses - 2020Halo: Reach - 2010Inscryption - 2021Resident Evil 4 - 2005Dark Souls 3 - 2016The Binding of Issac: Rebirth - 2014Darkest Dungeon - 2016Unrailed - 2020Outer Wilds - 2019Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice - 2017Pathologic 2 - 2019LISA: The Painful - 2014Unsighted - 2021Mass Effect 2 - 2012Mass Effect Remastered - 2021The Hex - 2018Xenoblade Chronicles DE - 2020Nier Automata - 2017Pokemon Emerald -- 2004Rolled Out - Early Access
Finding True Freedom In Videogames Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-10-14 | Check out Hotcyder! youtube.com/channel/UC_r8gFeezEBZVnazvbv75pQSupport the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotIs there anything better in videogames than that feeling of total freedom? Where you can go wherever you like, do whatever you want and become whoever you want to be - probably not. However, as much as the gaming community loves to feel like they're finding their own fun, the reality is a little more complicated.See, when playing a game, we're never truly making our own decisions, and game designers must strike a constant balance between letting the player off the leash and making sure that their freedom actually means something. After a long trek through the desert and across the world, The Architect has managed to discover how the best, most liberating games of all manage to pull this trick off, and surprisingly, it's often by restricting players that the most empowering games work so well.You Saw:Outer Wilds - 2019Final Fantasy 14 - 2010Animal Crossing New Horizons - 2020The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild - 2017Starcraft 2 - 2010The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011The Legend of Zelda - 1986Planescape Torment - 1999Divinity: Original Sin 2 - 2017Passpartout: The Starving Artist - 2017Monster Hunter: World - 2018Minecraft - 2011Half Life: Alyx - 2020Genshin Impact - 2020Prey - 2017Far Cry 5 - 2018Grand Theft Auto 5 - 2013Destiny 2 - 2017Borderlands 3 - 2019Cyberpunk 2077 - 2077 am i rite??? (it was 2020 in case you forgot)The Stanley Parable - 2013Deltarune Chapter 1 - 2018Mass Effect 3 - 2012Psychonauts 2 - 2021Deathloop - 2021Undertale - 2015Sable - 2021TOEM - 2021Before Your Eyes - 2021Accounting Plus - 2018Art Sqool - 2019Umurangi Generation - 2020No Man's Sky - 2016Gears Tactics - 2020X-COM: UFO Defence - 1994XCOM - 2012XCOM 2 - 2016Offworld Trading Company - 2016Dota 2 - 2013Magic Arena - 2018Yu Gi Oh: Legacy of The Duelists - 2020Teardown - Not Out YetDeus Ex: Mankind Divided - 2016Dishonored - 2012Hitman 3 - 2021Dishonored 2 - 2017Disco Elysium - 2019Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 2019Dark Souls 3 - 2016Telltale Game of thrones - 2014Mario Maker - 2015Pokemon Ultra Moon - 2017Warcraft 3 Remastered - 2020Legion TD 2 - 2021
How Storytelling Saved Psychonauts Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-09-22 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Transparency: youtube.com/channel/UCwOConcPgxt3lIKIfBSNrTgThe history of Psychonauts is an interesting one, it went from promising project, to embarrassing failure, to fan-fave cult classic before having a glorious return fifteen years later. What caused Psychonauts to fail, and why did people fall in love with it anyway?The answer, as The Architect has just found out, is a little technique called Environmental Storytelling, a way to communicating complete narratives, not through mere words, but through nothing but level design. How is it possible to do that? Well, as it turns out, things are a little more complicated than putting some graffiti on the wall and calling it a day...You Saw:Psychonauts (2005)Psychonauts 2 (2021)Disco Elysium (2019)Bioshock (2007)The Stanley Parable (2013)Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019)Deltarune (IDK it's weird)Journey (2012)Bloodborne (2015)Half Life: Alyx (2020)Horizon: Zero Dawn (2017)Deathloop (2021)Psychonauts and the rombus of Ruin (2017)A Hat In Time (2017)Wolfenstein: The New Colossus (2017)Half Life 2 (2004)Wolfenstein: The New Order (2014)Dark Souls 3 (2016)Bioshock Infinite (2013)Overwatch (2016)The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim (2011)Fallout 4 (2015)The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion (2006)Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (2016)Far Cry 3 (2012)Hitman 3 (2021)Mass Effect Legendary Edition (2021)The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)Metal Gear Rising: Revengance (2013)Batman Arkham City (2011)
Building Better Crafting Systems Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-08-29 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotDarkfry: youtube.com/channel/UCXUPDybKG7nqIxEeKS8fi5wSnoman Archive: youtube.com/channel/UCeP1Enud_t8FBRrDroYPJvQYou Saw: Humankind (2021)Valheim (Early Access)Satisfactory (Early Access)Animal Crossing New Horizons (2021)Final Fantasy 14 (2013)Spiritfarer (2020)Fallout 4 (2015)Resident Evil 8 (2021)Ooblets (Early Access)Horizon: Zero Dawn (2017)The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)Runescape (2001)Stardew Valley (2016)Minecraft (2011)Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book (2015)Battle Chef Brigade (2017)Terraria (2011)Subnautica: Below Zero (2021)Prey (2017)Project Winter (2019)THe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim (2011)Death Stranding (2019)Potion Craft (Early Access)Factorio (2020)Deep Rock Galactic (2020)The Last of Us 2 (2020)Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)Far Cry 3 (2012)Monster Hunter World (2018)Monster Hunter: Rise (2021)God of War (2018)Dead Space 3 (2013)Mass Effect: Andromeda (2017)Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014)Ghost of: Tsushima (2020)Psychonauts (2005)Crafting systems are one of the most popular mechanics in all of videogaming, appearing in everything from open world games to shooters to MMOs, and if there's one thing that most crafting systems have in common it's the fact that they... sort of suck.Whether they're boring or time consuming or overly simplistic, there are a lot of potential problems that can plague crafting systems, and to make matters worse - a lot of the bad ones look just like the good ones.So, what’s the solution?Well, after some tinkering, salvaging and refining, The Architect has come up with a three-step formula to fixing every crafting system, focusing not on their mechanics, or their balance, but the way they affect their parent games - it makes sense in context, trust me.
The Ugliest Videogame Ever Made Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-08-04 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotThe short n' ugly bundle: itch.io/b/988/the-shorter-games-with-worse-graphics-bundle-round-2What does it mean for something to be ugly? Is it when something is repulsive, when it offends your senses, or is it when something is just plain bad? Beyond that, is there any situation where ugly games can actually be good?The Architect thinks so. They've torn and screamed their way through the fleshpunk dystopia and come out the other side with profane visions relating to the truth of ugly games. They aren't good - but they *are* interesting, and by playing them, we can learn more about the games we love and see videogames as a whole in a new, uglier, light - it's a good thing I promise.#You Saw:Cruelty Squad - 2021Death Stranding - 2019Bird Museum - 2020Art Squool - 2020Nier Automata - 2017Mario 64 - 1996Bennet Foddy's Getting over it - 2017Super Mario Bros - 1985Super Mario World 3D - 2013New Super Mario Bros. U - 2012Super Mario Galaxy 2 - 2012A Hat In Time - 2017The Hex - 2017Super Mario Odyssey - 2017The Binding Of Isaac: Rebirth - 2014Resident Evil - 1996Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019Resident Evil 6 - 2012Jazzpunk - 2014The Stanley Parable - 2013Furi - 2016Jedi: Fallen Order - 2019Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn - 2013I Wanna Be The Guy - 2007Sonic The Hedgehog (2006) - hmm i wonderXCOM 2 - 2016Dark Souls 3 - 2016Demon Souls Remake - 2020Dark Souls - 2012Bloodborne - 2015Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 2019Dark Souls 2 - 2014Knock-Knock - 2013Pathologic 2 - 2019The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011Goat Simulator - 2014Surgeon Sim - 2013Octodad: Dadliest Catch - 2014Street Fighter 2: Turbo - 1992Street Fighter 5 - 2016Lego Builder's Journey - 2019Journey - 2012Horizon: Zero Dawn - 2017Mario Tennis Aces - 2018God of War - 2018The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - 2011Deadly Premonition - 2010It Takes 2 - 2021Earth Defence Force 4.1 - 2016Minecraft - 2011Gorbino's Quest - 0000000000000
Why Wildermyths Best Story Wasnt Written By Anyone Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-07-11 | Check out HeavyEyed! youtube.com/c/heavyeyedSupport the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotVideogames are a storytelling medium, everyone knows that - but unlike their contemporaries, they allow us to write our own stories too - by interacting with the systems and mechanics of games, we can tell gripping stories of survival against the odds, create epic rivalries between us and NPCs, and epic quests starring heroes of our own creation.So... how can games do this?Well, one of the best ways is through a particular game design ethos called permanence - where games remember your actions and allow you to build on them, not just over the course of a single level, but an entire playthrough - and there's no better example of it than a little game called Wildermyth. As a result, the Architect has spent the last few weeks making friends with orcs, delving into old addictions and apologizing to dragons for that big misunderstanding, all in an effort to understand how games can create stories not by writing them - but by giving us space to write them ourselves...You Saw:Wildermyth - 2021Shadow of War - 2017Spelunky 2 - 2020DOOM Eternal - 2020Prodeus - Early AccessSuper Mario 3d World - 2013Super Mario Galaxy - 2007Humankind - Early AccessSlipways - 2021Dark Souls 2 - 2014Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019Pokemon Fire Red - 2004Pokemon Sword - 2019Sid Meir's Civilization 6 - 2016Sid Meir's Civilization - 1991Donkey Kong - 1981Dragon's lair - 1983Galaxians - 1979paperboy - 1984Defender - 1981Metal Slug 3 - 2000Gauntlet - 1985Hades - 2020Dark Souls - 2012The Matrix - 2000Tales of Maj'Eyal - 2012Skul the hero slayer - 2021FTL - 2012Dicey Dungeons - 2019Nowhere Prophet - 2019The Long Dark - 2014Hunt: Showdown - 2018XCOM: UFO Defence - 1994XCOM 2 - 2016Star Renegades - 2020Assasins' Creed Odyssey - 2018Shadow of Mordor - 2014The Fermi Paradox - Early AccessDeath Stranding - 2019No Man's Sky - 2016Among Us - 2018Fallout New Vegas - 2010It Takes Two - 2021
How The Best Game of 2021 Respects Your Time By Ending Too Soon Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-06-16 | Endings are something that we don't appreciate enough, we spend so much time trying to squeeze every drop of content from games that we often don't get around to finishing them at all - and worse yet, some developers don't even *want* you to finish their games, leading to a malaise that's afflicted videogames for close to a decade.The solution? We need to embrace the shorter, more imperfect endings that video games have to offer, and after blinking their way through time and across the boundary of mortality, The Architect has some wisdom to share about how some of the best games of the year so far can create satisfying conclusions that mean much more because they aren't complete.Check out Shadowatnoon!: youtube.com/channel/UCfm4bBx0sW4NGAFzfGkLCMgSupport the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotYou Saw:Before Your Eyes (2021)Fire Emblem 3 Houses (2019)Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (2016)The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)Pokemon Fire Red (2004)Portal (2007)Monster Hunter Rise (2021)The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)Fallout 4 (2015)Fortnite (2017)Genshin Impact (2020)Final Fantasy 7 Remake (2020)Hearthstone (2014)Pikmin 3 (2013)A Short Hike (2019)Kirby Star Allies (2018)The Stanley Parable (2013)Sonic Unleashed (2008)Pikmin (2001)Gorogoa (2017)The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension (2020)BABA IS YOU (2019)Minit Racer (2021)Farcry 5 (2018)Grow Up (2016)Pyre (2017)What Remains of Edith Finch (2017)Hypnospace Outlaw (2019)Gunpoint (2013)Inside (2016)QWOP (2010)Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (2013)Doom Eternal (2020)SNKRX (2021)Metal Gear Rising: Revengance (2013)Wonderful 101 Remastered (2021)Nier Automata (2017)Bayonetta 2 (2014)Astral Chain (2019)Mass Effect Trology (2021)80 Days (2014)Overboard (2021)Hades (2020)Dead CellsRimworld (2018)Slipways (2021)Despot's Game - Not Out YetMonster Hunter World (2018)The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim (2011)Life Is Strange (2015)Hitman 3 (2021)New Pokemon Snap (2021)Batman Arkham Knight (2015)Apex Legends (2019)Assasin's Creed Valhalla (2021)Battlefront 2 (2017)Disco Elysium (2019)Raid Shadow Legends (lol who cares)Knockout City (2021)
The Secret To Resident Evils Success Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-05-23 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck Out No More Jockeys: youtube.com/channel/UCS8aP7SiA_eTfvT_GruxzswResident Evil is a hell of a game, it's got great world design, terrifying zombies and some... *extensive* characterization - but that's not all. Resident Evil is also the master of tension. Tension is the secret ingredient that turns mere excitement into exhilaration and simple fear into outright horror, but how do the best of the best use this subtle game design element to their advantage?Whether it's Half Life Alyx's Jeff, Resident Evil's Lady Dimitrescu and Subnautica's Reapers - the greatest moments of videogaming tension rely not on outright scares, but on taking control away from the player - and after a much-needed change of clothes, the Architect is ready to tell you how they do it.You Saw:Dark Souls 3 - 2016Subnautica - 2018Resident Evil 8 - 2021Resident Evil 4 - 2005Half Life Alyx - 2020Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 2019Subnautia: Below Zero - 2021Dead Space - 2008Alien Isolation - 2014Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes - 2015Mass Effect 2 - 2010Quantum League - 2021Pikmin - 2001Unrailed! - 2020Satisfactory - Not out yetResident Evil 2 Remake - 2019The Stanley Parable - 2011Don't Starve - 2013Amnesia: The Dark Descent - 2010Monster Hunter: World - 2018Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice - 2017The Long Dark - 2014Resident Evil 7 - 2017Resident Evil 1 Remake - 2002Dark Souls - 2012Wolfenstein 2 - 2017Metroid Prime - 2002Super Metroid - 1994The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - 2011Trials Rising -2019Slipways - Not out yet
Why Do So Many Games Have Tanks, Healers and DPS? Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-05-01 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotCheck out Laura's channel! youtube.com/channel/UCgBcTeH9MIsQteTNufpiuxATanks, Supports and Damage Dealers are a staple of... too many games to count - and no matter where you look this holy trinity seems to be growing more and more popular over time, but why?A veteran of MMOs, Hero Shooters and all sorts of tactics games, The Architect has squeezed into an ill-fitting helm of domination and waded out onto the battlefield to work out why the holy trinity is so common, and what effect it has on our favorite games.You Saw: Overwatch- 2016World of warcraft - 2004Gears Tactics - 2020Rocket league - 2015Teamfight Manager - 2021Guild Wars 2 - 2012Final Fantasy 14 - 2013Outriders - 2021Divinity Original Sin 2 - 2017Darkest Dungeon - 2016Starcraft 2 - 2010Apex Legends - 2019Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - 2020For The King - 2017The Hex - 2018Super Smash Bros Ultimate - 2018Runescape - 2001Fire Emblem 3 Houses - 2019Total War Warhammer 2 - 2017Star Renegades - 2020Deep Rock Galactic -2020Chrono Trigger - 1995Spellbreak - 2020Humankind - Not out yetDota 2 - 2013Fortnite - 2017Tabletop Simulator - 2015Super Mario 3D world - 2013New Super Mario Bros Wii U - 2012Telltale's The Walking Dead - 2012
What We Can Learn From A 2000 Year Old Puzzle Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-04-07 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGamesFollow me on Twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotWhy are puzzles so popular? They're less exciting than action games, less compelling than narrative ones, and less challenging than the peak of strategy games, but in spite of all that - they're endearingly popular. Why?The Architect has delved into both ancient records and cutting-edge games to try and figure this out, and after some initial confusion, they've happened upon a eureka! moment all of their own, holding the secrets not just of puzzle design, but of why we create them in the first place.Check out Writing On Games: youtube.com/channel/UCPlWv88ZRMxCcK3BGjrX7ewYou Saw:The Witness - 2016Fez - 2012Ultrakill - Not Released yetDisco Elysium - 20195D Chess with multiverse time travel - 2020Mini Metro - 2014Doom Eternal - 2020Picross Touch - 2016World of Goo - 2008The Talos Principle - 2014Supraland- 2018Samsara Room - 2020Maquette - 2021Antichamber - 2013Braid - 2008Professor Layton: The Curious Village - 2007Monument Valley 2 - 2017Portal - 2007Portal 2 - 2011Superliminal - 2019Size Matters - 2021BABA IS YOU - 2019MO:Astray - 2019The Swapper - 2013Thimbleweed Park - 2017Genesis Noir - 2021Dorfromantik - 2021
How To Create A Legendary Sword Fighting Game Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-03-16 | Support the channel on Patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGames Follow me on Twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotSwords have been a mainstay of human culture since before you fleshy sacs of mostly water knew how to write - all across the world, nearly every culture has its version of the sword, and a whole host of stories and heroes to accompany it.Tales of swordfighting are all about high adventure, epic battles, and legendary duels between masters of the blade - but how can we adapt them to videogame form? Well, The Architect has been training with wise senseis, duking it out with cybernetic goons and facing down mighty warriors for weeks just to be able to answer that question, and the answer may surprise you - a great swordfight isn't about realism, but about creating both a sense of lethality, but also a sense of vulnerability.Check out GlitchxCity: youtube.com/channel/UC-lmdv0OTb4uQQSzwbzhLsgAnd the Videogame Mod Museum: youtube.com/user/videogamemodmuseumYou Saw:For Honor- 2016Runescape- 2001Undertale - 2015Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - 2020Total War Warhammer 2 - 2017Ryse: Son of Rome - 2013The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2016Jedi: Fallen Order - 2019Xenoblade: Definitive Edition - 2020Fire Emblem: Three Houses - 2019Dark Souls - 2012Sekiro - 2019World of Warcraft - 2004The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD - 2016Ninja Gaiden - 1988Link: The Faces of Evil - 1993Dark Souls 2 - 2014Metal Gear Rising: Revegance - 2013Ghostrunner - 2020The Witcher 1 - 2007Lords of the Fallen - 2014The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - 2011Nidhogg - 2014The Princess Bride - 1987Dark Souls 3 - 2016Nier Automata - 2017Bayonetta 2 - 2014Bushido Blade - 1997Furi - 2016Dynasty Warriors 9 - 2018Katana Zero - 2019Excalibur - 1981SMITE - 2014Mordhau - 2019Deep Rock Galactic - 2020
Why Hitman Isnt A Stealth Game Adam Millard - The Architect of Games 2021-02-23 | Support the channel on patreon!: patreon.com/ArchitectofGames Follow me on Twitter!: twitter.com/ThefearalcarrotHitman is a hell of a franchise. It's been around for just over two decades and it's been rebooted and overhauled more times than anyone can count (3), and over its many iterations, the team behind it have learned some very interesting lessons about how to get people to play a certain way, and about what kind of game they were actually making.With Hitman 3 marking the end of Agent 47's career for the time being, The Architect - a fellow master of disguise - has taken it upon themselves to look back at Hitman's history and run through how the game earned its by now legendary reputation, as well as how the developers created it.Hitmaps: hitmaps.comDungeons and Daddies: dungeonsanddaddies.comYou Saw:Hitman: Codename 47: 2000Hitman: Blood Money: 2006HITMAN: 2016HITMAN 2: 2018HITMAN 3: 2021Factorio: 2020Polybridge: 2015Opus Magnum: 2017Dishonored 2: 2016Deus Ex: Human Revolution: 2011Metal Gear Solid 5: 2015THE GAME OF WHICH WE DO NOT SPEAK (Hitman: Absolution): 2012Fling To The Finish: Not Out Yet
