How to Keep Players Engaged (Without Being Evil)

Why do some games keep us rapt and entertained until the closing credits, while others fizzle out and end up on our pile of shame? Let’s look at some key ways developers can keep players interested (without being evil about it) Support Game Maker's Toolkit on Patreon - Have Mark talk at your studio, university, or event - Games shown in this episode (in order of appearance) DOOM (id Software, 2016) Assassin's Creed: Origins (Ubisoft Montreal, 2017) Celeste (Matt Makes Games, 2018) Candy Crush Saga (King, 2012) Metro 2033 (4A Games, 2010) A Hat in Time (Gears for Breakfast, 2017) Titanfall 2 (Respawn Entertainment, 2016) Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (Naughty Dog, 2016) Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (Naughty Dog, 2017) Vanquish (PlatinumGames, 2010) Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Naughty Dog, 2009) Dead Space 3 (Visceral Games, 2013) Far Cry 5 (Ubisoft Montreal, 2018