Action Games -
: High-level play often involves predicting enemy moves (guessing based on patterns) rather than just reacting, as many modern action games include attacks faster than human reaction time.
: A dynamic camera is vital to keep the action in view, especially in complex 3D environments. 2. Mastering Combat & Skill Action Games
: Good action games provide a wide toolkit that encourages mechanical mastery over "first-order optimal strategies" (low-effort, high-reward moves). 3. How to Use (or Write) a Strategy Guide : High-level play often involves predicting enemy moves
Every successful action game is built on the foundation of the 3 Cs of game development : Mastering Combat & Skill : Good action games
: Designing "satisfying" combat requires hit stop (a brief pause on impact) and hit stun (briefly preventing an enemy from acting) to convey power and weight.