OGN Ep 33: Engineer Thoughts on Engine Building Games
Engine building games create deeply satisfying gameplay experiences that mimic real-life decision-making through resource management and strategic planning. We explore what makes these games so compelling and highlight some of our all-time favorites.
• Engine builders are games where you exchange resources to become more efficient at gathering resources
• Games typically start slow with limited actions, then accelerate as your engine develops
• Splendor represents one of the purest examples of engine building with its gem-collecting mechanics
• Terraforming Mars offers a rich thematic setting…
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