Game mechanics you like or dislike

Eric · 2005-06-13T16:40:16

This post from Jamie Fristom's GameDevBlog lists several popular games and their various game mechanics. For example, Half-life 2's mechanics included shooting, driving, physics puzzles, automated turret placement, etc. Basically, ask yourself, "Would I want to replay that level/mission/section, or was I just relieved to finally get past it?". Below are the games, along with my preferences. Feel free to mention other well-known games in your responses. Zelda (Windwaker or Ocarina of Time) LIKE: nonlinear exploration, horseback riding DISLIKE: fighting, puzzle-solving, stealth, boss fights Metroid Prime LIKE: nonlinear exploration DISLIKE: shooting, jumping, boss fights, ball-mode stuff Half-Life 2 LIKE: driving, ant-lion/squad herding, automated turret placement DISLIKE: shooting, "Don't walk on the sand" stealth, physics-puzzle solving Tony Hawk Pro Skater LIKE: tricks, collecting DISLIKE: none GTA Vice City LIKE: driving, rail-shooting, remove-control vehicles DISLIKE: shooting Prince of Persia Sands of Time LIKE: none DISLIKE: fighting, navigating terrain Finally, here are a few that weren't in Jamie's list: LIKE: sniping oblivious AI enemies, grabbing-running-capturing the flag in BF1942 multiplayer CTF