The level design of Mario games often seems simple, while gradually and invisibly teaching the player what they should be doing and how they should be doing it. Ideas are introduced in a safe space, and then the safety nets are removed so the player can put those lessons into action before the challenges become more complex.
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto explaining World 1-1 is the best game design lesson of the week
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto himself walks you through World 1-1 in this video, and you get to see that design philosophy in action. This is possibly one of the most famous levels in the history of video games, and hearing Miyamoto explain the thought process behind the placement of damned near every pixel is a great way to learn a bit about what great level design can achieve.
Now go put those concepts to work in Super Mario Maker.
See More:
Most Popular
- The top two GOTY 2025 front-runners are AA games and that’s a good sign
- Fortnite maker charged with unfair labor practice over AI Darth Vader
- Star Wars Outlaws is better than you think it is
- Horror legend Tony Todd improvised a goodbye to his fans in Final Destination: Bloodlines
- Magic: The Gathering’s Final Fantasy card pre-orders are back in stock
