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Game Design Critics

Game Design Critics

By TheCrancher

We take deep looks into the design of games.

Our goal is to find a mobile game and play it for about a week more or less, and then discuss the design of the game. We talk about what we liked, what stood out to us, what we didn’t like, and how we think we could make it better.

Here's our website for our podcast!
thecrancher.wixsite.com/gamedesigncritics/podcast

Thank you so much for listening!
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Game Design CriticsJun 24, 2020

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Talking to the creators of My Daughter is a Cultist

Talking to the creators of My Daughter is a Cultist

In this episode we talked about game design with the people who created My Daughter is a Cultist. We discussed the ins and outs of their game, and their love of video games.

Jan 29, 202401:32:23
Learning how to analyze games with GAMF

Learning how to analyze games with GAMF

We spend the episode talking how to analyze data for games for the better. GAMF can help everyone make their games better.

Jan 25, 202401:25:39
Evertile Episode

Evertile Episode

In this episode we take a look at the game called Evertile, and talk about what we liked, what we didn't like, and was it could possibly be improved!

If you are interested in playing the next game alongside us, it will be Battleheart! It's free on the Android and IOS store.

Thank you so much for listening!

Nov 03, 202140:34
Botworld Adventure Episode

Botworld Adventure Episode

This episode we dive into the design of Botworld Adventure!

We talk about the aspects we liked, didn't like, and ways it could potentially be improved.

Thank you so much for listening!

If you want to play along with us our next game we will be playing Evertile!
Aug 31, 202101:07:05
Hunt Royale

Hunt Royale

This episodes we discuss the good and bad aspects of Hunt Royale, and also ways to possibly improve it!

Thank you for listening!

If you are interested in playing the next game with us it will be Botworld Adventure!

Jul 10, 202149:59
Darkest Rogue Episode!

Darkest Rogue Episode!

This episode is all about the design of Darkest rogue!  We discuss our likes, dislikes, and ways to improve this free mobile game!

Thank you for listening!

If you are interested in playing our next game we are reviewing with us, it will be Hunt Royale, and its free on the Android and IOS store.

May 01, 202153:05
Coromon Episode!

Coromon Episode!

This episode we are talking about Coromon! The things we liked, disliked, and potential ways to improve!

Thank you so much for listening!

If you want to play along with us for the next episode, we will be playing Darkest Rogue: Episode 2.

Mar 02, 202101:08:30
War Tortoise 2 Episode!

War Tortoise 2 Episode!

Hello!

This episode we dive into War Tortoise 2, and talk about the things we liked, disliked, and ways to improve it!

Thank you for listening!

If you are interested in what game we are playing for next time it will be Coromon!  It is in early access, and it is on the Google, and IOS playstore!

Jan 16, 202156:10
Genshin Impact Episode!

Genshin Impact Episode!

In this episode we dive into Genshin Impact, and we discuss things we like, things we didn't like, and ways to improve!

Thank you for listening!

If you are interested in playing the next episodes game with us it will be War Tortoise 2!

Nov 04, 202001:13:26
Tom Clancy EliteSquad Design Talk

Tom Clancy EliteSquad Design Talk

This is our tenth episode!! Yay!!

In this episode we dive into Tom Clancy's Elite Squad, and we talk about what we liked, didn't like, and potential ways to improve the player experience.

Thank you so much for listening!

If you want to play along at home, our next game will be Genshin Impact. Have a great day!

Sep 30, 202050:22
Gladiator Rising 2

Gladiator Rising 2

Hello! This episode is about Gladiator Rising 2(early access).  We talk about the aspects we liked, didn't like, and ways to improve. We hope you enjoy it! Thank you for taking the time to listen!

If you are interested in playing the next game before we review it, it will be Tom Clancy's Elite Squad.  Its on IOS and Android play store.  

Sep 02, 202054:27
Elemental Dungeon

Elemental Dungeon

This is our episode about Elemental Dungeon where we talk about aspects of the game that we liked, disliked, and ways that it could be improved.  Thank you so much for listening!

If you're interested in playing the next game with us before we do the podcast for it, the game will be "Gladiator Rising 2"  and I think its only for Android at the moment.

Jun 24, 202056:09
TeamFight Tactics

TeamFight Tactics

This episode is about TeamFight Tactics and we discuss elements of the game that we though were bad, good things about the game, and ideas for improvement. WE hope you enjoy it, and thank you so much for listening!  

If you are interested in playing the next episodes game while we play it, it is called Elemental Dungeon.  

Apr 26, 202001:28:57
Bloons 2 Supermonkey Episode

Bloons 2 Supermonkey Episode

Hey everyone! For this episode we dive into Bloons 2, and discuss what we liked, disliked, and ways we think the game could be improved.  We hope you like this episode! Thank you for listening! 

Mar 31, 202001:01:35
BattleHand

BattleHand

In this episode we look into the free mobile game Battlehand, and dive into the designs of it. We talk about what we don't like, what we do like, and how things be improved. We hope you enjoy it, and thank you so much for listening.
Mar 03, 202001:18:09
One Bit Adventure

One Bit Adventure

Hey there!  After playing OneBit Adventure for about a week and a half we got together to discuss this free mobile game.  We talk about all the things we like and dislike about the game and find ways to improve it.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Game Design Critics Podcast!!

Feb 11, 202001:25:39
Idle Tower Tycoon

Idle Tower Tycoon

In this episode we discuss Idle Tower Tycoon and what makes us like it and dislike it. I hope you have as much fun listening to it as we had making it.

Feb 02, 202001:16:27
Gladiator Rising Episode!

Gladiator Rising Episode!

This time we are exploring the design in Gladiator Rising.  We will take a deep look into what makes this game good, and what makes it not so good, and in the end possibly find ways to make it even better.  

We are new to this whole podcast thing so please bare with us as we find ways to improve what we do and how we do it.  

Thank you for listening!

Dec 14, 201901:11:24
Soda Dungeon Deep Design Dive

Soda Dungeon Deep Design Dive

In this episode we take a deep look into the design of this free mobile game, Soda Dungeon.  This was our first podcast ever and I would like to apologize for the echo in the background.  We are still developing our process and how we do everything so for that we're sorry.  Enjoy!

Dec 05, 201901:17:28