The David Perry Challenge

Written: January 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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The David Perry Challenge is a structured exercise from David Perry designed for aspiring game designers to cultivate expertise and discipline. They analyze the top 100 highest-rated games on their chosen platforms, focusing on mechanics, aesthetics, and player engagement.

The goal is to condense insights into one-page reviews per game, creating a repository of actionable knowledge. Completing this challenge sharpens critical thinking, demonstrates perseverance, and arms designers with industry insights for interviews.

Elements of the Challenge

  1. Choose 100 highest-rated games.
  2. Play and analyze those games.
  3. Create One Page Designs detailing design strengths and weaknesses.