What makes a game feel right? And why is great design almost invisible? 

In this reflective episode of The Gentleland Show, Jacky, Edwin, and Sam dive into the artistry behind game design. 

From haunting level layouts to painterly aesthetics and interactive storytelling. 

We explore how visual art, music, mechanics, and emotion come together to form living, breathing digital worlds. 

 We talk about: 

00:00 Intro 

01:16 Formative Game Memories 

03:15 Games as Living Museums 

04:26 Visual Storytelling in Mario 64 

06:12 How Nintendo Designs Emotion 

08:17 Duck Hunt & Emotional Design 

10:03 Do Games Need Realism? 

11:51 Stylized vs Realistic Art 

13:42 The Limits of Realism in Games 

14:39 Design Clarity vs Realism 

15:14 Gesamtkunstwerk & Game Design 

16:20 Final Thoughts & Outro 

Thanks for sharing this quiet moment with us. More to come! 🎨💛

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