There comes a time when you may want to kick back and enjoy a linear adventure, with no unnecessary bloat. The Soulslike ...

Immaculate level design in open-world games is crucial for a captivating player experience. Games like Metro Exodus, Batman: Arkham City, and Elden Ring showcase the importance of carefully crafted ...

Free-form level design in FPS titles like Neon White encourages non-linear exploration and player agency. Neon White focuses on speed and movement over typical shooter gameplay, using unique cards for ...

Linear, character-focused campaign with smart level design provides an engaging and entertaining experience. Epic final boss battle delivers a climactic conclusion to the 10-year Light and Darkness ...

Joey Brown is an interview reporter, editor, and lifelong gamer with experience in nearly every genre from space sims and MMORPGs to metroidvanias and city builders. He has sat down with industry ...

Everyone knows about game structure at its most basic level. Most games require you to play from the beginning and make your way to the end point. The path in between can diverge greatly, from a ...

When Miles Tost moved from The Witcher 3 to Cyberpunk 2077 in 2016, he soon realized that he was dealing with a unique challenge. Despite both being RPGs, the two “couldn’t be more different,” with CD ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. CD Projekt Red's lead level designer has openly discussed what Cyberpunk 2077 could have done better with its non-linear levels, using the Dishonored ...