June 8, 2018
Are Score Systems Still Relevant? | Game Maker's Toolkit
Arcade classics were all about high scores and personal bests - but can scores still be relevant when mixed with more modern game design? Let’s find out!
Are Score Systems Still Relevant? | Game Maker's Toolkit (YouTube)
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Lenny Sirivong · June 8, 2018
Nice one, Mark! I've been playing a lot of Pocket-Run Pool and the scoring is the main mechanic that unveils a deeper mastery of the game. It does exactly what you're describing here, uses multipliers to encourage the desired experience: strategic, intentional play to make shots sequentially around the pool table.