Ep 36: Mini Games

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Side Mechanics & Mini-GamesWhether it’s Gwent from “The Witcher,” the hacking game in “Bioshock,” or the myriad of fishing minigames across so many genres, games are seldom only made up of their primary mechanic. What makes for a fun, meaningful side mechanic?When is it just fluff? That’s what we try to figure out in this week’s episode! Leave us a review, and send us an email, we’d love to hear your thoughts about your favorite minigames and side mechanics! [email protected] us on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Instagram/Tik TokTheme music is copyright free and from: https://www.youtube.com/@Pixverses

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Side Mechanics & Mini-Games Whether it’s Gwent from “The Witcher,” the hacking game in “Bioshock,” or the myriad of fishing minigames across so many genres, games are seldom only made up of their primary mechanic. What makes for a fun, meaningful side mechanic? When is it just fluff? That’s what we try to figure out in this week’s episode! Leave us a review, and send us an email, we’d love to hear your thoughts about your favorite minigames and side mechanics! overthinkinggamespodcast...

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