Monument Valley is such a treat, agreed. Thank you for the tip-off about Mini Motorways.
Have you seen Townscaper? https://store.steampowered.com/app/1291340/Townscaper/ Not exactly a game, but gorgeous, engrossing and supremely satisfying. The way new structures emerge from simpler ones as you tinker with the edges of buildings is truly wonderful...
I am not in gaming in a big way and stick to crosswords. But in the last few months started using a colouring by numbers app for its meditative qualities. This particular app doesn't just have sceneries or people but also famous art that one can colour by number. An additional benefit that I noticed was that it made me think more deeply about detailing and layering a work - be it art or a story.
My very non-gamet two bits. Loved the post Nishant. All the very best going forward.
I enjoyed the visualizations using Escher's work, although I admit to having little commonality. I have been averse to playing computer games ever since I realized I have no self control and wasted too much time (which is always short and impossible to make up when lost). For the past 30 years, I have deleted all the games that were included with my many computers and other electronic devices. So never dared to try role-playing or first person games. It is one of many cultural reference holes in my history (along with every popular TV show of the 90s during which I was simultaneously getting my degree, working in research, and raising my son. therefore had no TV). Thanks for adding this interesting content.👍
Nishant - you didn't mention the oddities of "Myst" and sequel Riven. These were unusual "games" that were more like puzzle and problem solving with visuals. Did you ever spend any time on these?
Game design has evolved exponentially - I agree.
I'm not sure I agree that every single person with a smartphone and touch-screen device will be interested in hardcore gaming.
For example - I love blendoku and played this game religiously when I was traveling. It was soothing...and it also works on color harmony.
Thank you for sharing the early subscription view. I love your perspective from the thinking of a visual artist. I approach all my understanding from science and functionality. Take care!
Monument Valley is such a treat, agreed. Thank you for the tip-off about Mini Motorways.
Have you seen Townscaper? https://store.steampowered.com/app/1291340/Townscaper/ Not exactly a game, but gorgeous, engrossing and supremely satisfying. The way new structures emerge from simpler ones as you tinker with the edges of buildings is truly wonderful...
I am not in gaming in a big way and stick to crosswords. But in the last few months started using a colouring by numbers app for its meditative qualities. This particular app doesn't just have sceneries or people but also famous art that one can colour by number. An additional benefit that I noticed was that it made me think more deeply about detailing and layering a work - be it art or a story.
My very non-gamet two bits. Loved the post Nishant. All the very best going forward.
I enjoyed the visualizations using Escher's work, although I admit to having little commonality. I have been averse to playing computer games ever since I realized I have no self control and wasted too much time (which is always short and impossible to make up when lost). For the past 30 years, I have deleted all the games that were included with my many computers and other electronic devices. So never dared to try role-playing or first person games. It is one of many cultural reference holes in my history (along with every popular TV show of the 90s during which I was simultaneously getting my degree, working in research, and raising my son. therefore had no TV). Thanks for adding this interesting content.👍
Nishant - you didn't mention the oddities of "Myst" and sequel Riven. These were unusual "games" that were more like puzzle and problem solving with visuals. Did you ever spend any time on these?
Game design has evolved exponentially - I agree.
I'm not sure I agree that every single person with a smartphone and touch-screen device will be interested in hardcore gaming.
For example - I love blendoku and played this game religiously when I was traveling. It was soothing...and it also works on color harmony.
Thank you for sharing the early subscription view. I love your perspective from the thinking of a visual artist. I approach all my understanding from science and functionality. Take care!