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What makes a good RPG dungeon?

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A look at 10 great video game dungeons

Site iconMedium — May 15, 2020 at 5:43 AM

Good dungeon design isn’t universal - it depends on what verbs are available to the player, what the UI is like, and what the game’s core loops involve. Here, Felipe Pepe illustrates this by taking a look at several great dungeons and what makes them great in their respective contexts.

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