Basics of Game Design

On Puzzles in Games

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or randomization can prove frustrating to brilliant players who can

solve puzzles but not coordinate their hand-eye movements or who

resent being forced to try random inputs until hitting on the one that

works.

Some of the rst adventure games like Infocom’s Zork series were

text-based where players had to type in directions for movement and

performing actions. Later, games like Sierra On-Line’s King’s Quest

and Leisure Suit Larry series and LucasArts’ Monkey Island series in-

clude graphics and have the player interact with the game by clicking

on actions and items. e genre reached its zenith of popularity with

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