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Stop Getting Lost: Make Cognitive Maps, Not Levels

GDC Festival of Gaming

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  • Presented by Nicolas Oueijan, thatgamecompany

Intermediate. Assumes working knowledge.

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Nicolas Oueijan leverages cognitive science and urbanism research to explore how spaces can be designed to prevent players from getting lost.

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