What Spelunky 2 Can Teach Us About Achievements

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United States The Gemsbok
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Game:
Spelunky 2 (2020)
Category:
Review
Duration: 19:11
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Game analysis that uses Spelunky 2 as a case study for how achievements have the unintuitive potential to enhance games.

00:00 Introduction
02:20 Achievements for Progression
06:29 Achievements for Challenges
12:01 Achievements for Hidden Elements
15:25 Caveats and Extra Guidelines
18:04 Conclusion

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