How to make an ADDICTIVE game?

Hello everyone! In my journey of becoming a better game developer I'm starting a series of videos related to what makes the games fun to play.
The first topic I did a research on is "why are games so addictive". I discovered many new things for me, and I'm happy to share them with you! I hope you'll also learn something new by the end of this video!
Leave a comment what topic would you like me to cover next, and make sure to be subscribed not to miss future videos!
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[@fat_sonic]

I'm literally taking notes

[@designerkewk]

this video is a hidden gem of TH-cam, thanks a lot

[@karulavagyan1332]

Do a video on what makes a good survival game! (Please)

[@lazercatanimations]

Fr

[@fpixel7190]

Excellent video! I see soo many survivors clones on steam but the vast majority fail to realize that its success wasnt just because of it being easy to play, it had rogue like elements, or the fact that the player could defeat countless hordes of enemies, as fun as that core loop is. Skinner Boxes galore. The entire game revolves around rewards (many of which are random) with casino like visuals and sounds. It was cleverly designed to be addictive.

[@m0stw4nt3d6]

Yeah, just the damage numbers going up releases sooo much dopamine

[@Wolfsins]

What game are you talking about exactly?

[@copsol]

This vid is honestly great for understanding on what makes fun fun, pretty insightful ngl

[@Vav97]

Thanks :)

[@conaticus]

great video! loved the integration of neurology as well

[@Vav97]

Thanks ❤️

[@arthuravagyan4568]

I see some new style of content huh? Love it🙌🏻

[@Vav97]

At this point I can say as always 🤣 thanks ❤️

[@Cris-im6pl]

You should make another evolution survival with more complexity like enviroment, temperature, and more things you can evolve like fur and mass to help out I loved that video!

[@Im_the_best_duck]

And maybe monkeys also, to see if they evolve to become something similar to people

[@revimfadli4666]

​@@Im_the_best_duckwouldn't the mechanism for that need to be coded in?
I think modular creatures would be more interesting

[@Trilychan]

Excellent!

[@ItsMeJuvyYT]

I think the main thing is: Have "awards" feel good, and have enough "rewards" throughout playtime.

[@Floky]

And... Why is your channel so addictive? What mind tricks are you using on us!? 🤔

[@Vav97]

Uploading once in 2 months :D

[@markcodingchannel]

You are so underrated mr Vav

[@pandaking_DK]

good editing man

[@Vav97]

Thanks ma man

[@viktorandersson7802]

Congratz to the wc win! ;)

[@Vav97]

Thanks :)

[@daniellaizekemoe1967]

4 waiting, 6 likes, 48 minutes till premiere & the first comment!

[@Vav97]

Successfully secured the first place :D

[@BhashkarKumar-td9ki]

Nice video can you please tell me or make a video for how add high dopamine in puzzle game

[@twinguy9633]

Doctor K is snakeoil guy

[@Skeffles]

Nicely edited video however I fundamentally disagree that this is a good idea. As game designers it's not our job to create an addiction that will take over peoples lives. Instead we should strive to create enjoyable experiences that are compelling enough for the players to spend time in them.

[@edupe6185]

🤓

[@nikz000]

Totally agree the point is different but producers unfortunately want addictive games

[@ka3n]

People have different goals my friend why cant I make my game addicting and fun at the same time?

[@riverbandit2138]

Well, I want to make an addictive game with low effort and maximum play time

[@NezertorcheaT]

mathematics? addition? multiplication? SQUARE ROOTS?!??

[@ayushdhurva]

0:11 what is the name of this game?

[@brot3372]

Random rewards is not worthy to be higher than rewards in general

[@TurboAlt-uu5ww]

geometry players competeed to be the first to beat a level